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Who Really Benefits from School Vouchers?

I do not pretend to know the motivation of Jeff Yass. But I do know that Mr. Yass is not a Texan, and I also know that Texas is not for sale.

by Leonora Boulton

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Is Ted Cruz’s Podcast PAC Payoff Scheme Illegal?

by Justin Miller

Did an Operation Lone Star Contractor Fly Tennessee’s Governor to Eagle Pass?

by Justin Miller

Texas Observer School Board Investigation Spurs Call for Reform

by Steven Monacelli

Apr 18, 2018

Beto’s Not the Only Texas Democrat with a Big-Dollar Haul

The year’s first quarterly reports are in — and many Democratic congressional candidates are giving Republicans a run for their money.

by Justin Miller

Mar 02, 2018

A ‘Blue Wave’ Without Much Green

Texas Democrats may miss out on a progressive movement sweeping the country if they don’t find money to fuel their campaigns.

by Morgan O'Hanlon

May 30, 2017

Indicted Senator Carlos Uresti Exchanged Campaign Funds with Alleged Co-Conspirators

The transactions raise more legal and ethical questions for the embattled senator, experts say.

by Kolten Parker

Aug 07, 2015

Meet the Millionaires and Billionaires Behind Ted Cruz, Rick Perry and Jeb Bush

by Jack Craver

Apr 28, 2015

Alamo City Mayoral Race Heats Up

by Christopher Hooks

Greg Abbott Oct 07, 2014

Greg Abbott, Wendy Davis On Track to Spend $100 Million in Guv Race

by Christopher Hooks

Perry Vetoes Dark Money Disclosure Bill

by Olivia Messer

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