Campaign Finance Reform
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WHEREAS, campaign funding at all levels of government has soared in recent decades; and
Note: This is an old resolution that has been superceded by a new version.
Whereas, Candidates for public office now depend upon large contributions to run competitive campaigns; and
Whereas, Elected officials often operate on behalf of contributors who want their wealth to control government decision-making; and
Note: This is an old (2006) version, which has been superceded by a new resolution (2/2008) entitled "Texas Public Campaign Financing". WHEREAS Candidates for public office now depend upon
Party to make changes in way it spends corporate money in return for deferred prosecution.
AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF
Friday, November 18, 2005
By Laylan Copelin
The Republican Party of Texas avoided prosecution Thursday by agreeing to stop using corporate money for some political activity.
Note: This is an old resolution that has been superceded by a new version.
CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM
Whereas, Candidates for public office now depend upon large contributions to run competitive campaigns; and