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Years into their work, Denton ethics board is facing burden of proof to bring changes to ethics codeDenton’s ethics code has been called unique, but not in a good way, and an “embarrassment” by David Zoltner, a current board member and longtime critic, in part due to the burden of proof requirement. It requires complainants to become what Zoltner called “amateur prosecutors” and prove their case at a public hearing.
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It did not specify the focus of the investigation, but Nehls said it was related to his campaign’s finances.
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Crowley ISD trustee Mia Hall faces accusations of misusing public funds and school district resources for political campaigning.
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Dallas' first Inspector General Bart Bevers plans to investigate city employee misconduct and other government scandals.
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That's a key recommendation from Mayor Eric Johnson's Ethics Task Force, which just issued its multipage report.
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Texas' judicial ethics commission has found 11 current and former judges broke the law by indiscriminately denying free bail to thousands of poor people…
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Shaub, who has had many battles with the Trump administration, says he is quitting to become a legal activist. He says the "current situation" shows tougher ethics action is needed.
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As we cover conflicts of interest in the Trump administration, a question frequently arises: What parts of the government have the power to hold the president and his appointees accountable on ethics?
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A legislative advisory board has found that the Texas Ethics Commission punishes minor infractions and unduly stigmatizes politicians for minor mistakes.…