Texas Senate Corruption Showdown: Stocks, Scandals & $300K Quid Pro Quo
Team Texas politics turned an anti-corruption plan into a rodeo starring Colin Allred, who promises to outlaw lawmakers' stock trading, ban corporate PAC cash, and punch the 2010 Supreme Court's Citizens United ticket in the face. Allred calls out 'special interests' hiking drug prices and exploiting tax carveouts, while pledging a lifelong lobbying timeout. Meanwhile, AG Ken Paxton struts in with a 2023 Senate acquittal on 16 juicy impeachment articles and a recent $300,000 exit fee for securities fraud allegations. It's a Texas two-step primary dance with John Cornyn's rival anti-corruption crooner act making even more noise for 2025.
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(1 of 3)Texas Senate race brings corruption to full remix: banning lawmakers buying stocks while letting ex-AGs pay $300K like parking tickets. Who needs drama TV when you've got state politics starring this cast of characters?
When decades-old anti-corruption measures stall like a rusty pickup, Texan candidates promise a lifetime lobbying timeout – perfect if you enjoy eternal career limbo.
Ken Paxton's latest move: Paying nearly $300,000 for securities fraud like it's a VIP concert ticket, then getting acquitted on 16 impeachment gigs. Now that's Texas hospitality.
Source: Axios | Published: 8/28/2025 | Author: Stephen Neukam
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