29 Luddite Lawmakers Fail To File Computerized Campaign Reports

Two state senators and 27 state representatives elected in November failed to file campaign contribution and expenditure reports in the Internet-accessible electronic format required by Texas' 1999 Electronic Disclosure Law. Taking advantage of loopholes, these horse-and-buggy Luddites forced over $3 million in political contributions off the information superhighway. The 27 Luddite representatives comprise 18 percent of all House members. Read More