Efforts to ban double dipping by longtime politicians went nowhere in the last legislative session. That could change now that the two leading candidates for governor have expressed support for banning the controversial practice.
Chris Turner
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Rivalry Game Fundraising a Growing Political Trend
The Longhorns and Sooners won’t be the only ones looking for a win this weekend in Dallas. More than 30 Texas legislators are hoping to turn the Red River Rivalry game into campaign cash.
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Bidness As Usual
A Green Light for Lawmakers’ Pension Hikes, Double Dipping
UPDATED: State Rep. Jason Isaac, R-Dripping Springs, again attempted to add a measure decoupling legislators’ pensions from judges’ pay. But the amendment to Senate Bill 1459 was defeated Tuesday.
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Bill Banning “Double Dipping” Dies in Committee
An effort to ban “double dipping” by elected officials, a practice brought to light during Gov. Rick Perry’s run for president, has gone on life support.
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Bill That Would End “Double Dipping” Gets Hearing
The obscure law that allows Gov. Rick Perry to collect both his pension and salary was the subject of a hearing Monday. A proposed bill would prevent future state officeholders from using the provision.
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Democratic Strategist Has Big Wins, Little Patience
After successfully leading the bruising campaigns for two state senators and a state representative, Terrysa Guerra, an unassuming Democratic strategist, has emerged as a secret weapon for her party.
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Bidness As Usual
Weak Disclosure Laws Keep Public in the Dark
Ethics reformers are looking to overhaul the personal financial statements state lawmakers must file. The form doesn’t ask for much detail, hasn’t been updated in years and has led to confusion and varying interpretations about what must be revealed.
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State Government
Bill Would Ban “Double-Dipping” by Politicians
State Rep. Chris Turner, D-Grand Prairie, says he’s found the perfect way for elected officials to put their money where there mouths are when it comes to exercising fiscal restraint: ban “double-dipping” by politicians.
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Defeated Candidates Ask Voters for Another Shot
They lost in 2010, but some candidates are hoping by now that voters have changed their minds. The 2012 ballot will be stippled with officeholders who were cast out by voters last election but want to try again.
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Campaign Chatter
Ted Cruz tries to lure David Dewhurst into a fight, while Tom Leppert taunts them both in a new TV ad.
