Once again, Texas Legislature unlikely to pass ethics legislation this year

Once again, Texas Legislature unlikely to pass ethics legislation this year

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps visitors up to speed on the most crucial Texas information. The Texas Legislature gets on track to pass essentially no significant ethics legislation this year as the schedule ticks closer to the end of the session. Lawmakers submitted dozens of costs that would … Read more

Texas Megadonor Alex Fairly Breaks Ranks With GOP’s Ultraconservative Wing Over Disillusionment

Texas megadonor Alex Fairly joined forces with the GOP’s ultraconservative wing. He didn’t like what he saw.

Title: "Alex Fairly’s Political Evolution: How a Texas Businessman Redefined Conservative Influence Amid GOP Turmoil" Meta Description: Dive into the transformative journey of Alex Fairly, the Amarillo magnate reshaping Texas politics. Explore his alliance with Tim Dunn, his moral awakening, and the seismic implications for the state’s GOP future. Introduction: A New Power Player Emerges … Read more

Texas Mandates AI Disclosure in Political Ads Amid Growing Deepfake Concerns

With AI on the rise, Texas House passes bill requiring more transparency in political ads

Texas Takes Bold Step Against AI-Altered Political Ads: House Passes Landmark Disclosure Bill By [Your Name], Political Policy Analyst | Published [Date] AUSTIN, TX — In a decisive move to combat election misinformation, the Texas House of Representatives passed House Bill [Number] on Wednesday, mandating clear disclosures for political advertisements that use AI-altered images, audio, … Read more