Political Action Committee

Parents demonstrate in front of the Frisco Independent School District building demanding a mask mandate for the district and improved sanitation and air conditions for students in Frisco on Sept. 10, 2021. The demonstration was organized by Unified Parents of Frisco, formed in response to the pandemic and its consequences on their children’s lives and education.

Education

Texas’ traditionally sleepy school board races are suddenly attracting attention — and money

As conservative parents become more frustrated with how school boards handled the pandemic, once-ignored school board elections are becoming better funded.

Austin

A Group Of Austinites Is Petitioning To Change The Mayor's Role And How Local Elections Work

Audrey McGlinchy

A new political action committee wants to change the powers and structure of the Austin City Council — and the way local elections are held.“I think there…

The Republican super PAC Engage Texas raised $2.3 million in the second half of 2019.

Politics

GOP Super PAC Focused On Voter Registration Builds Massive Organization

Patrick Svitek

Backed by massive donations, the Republican super PAC Engage Texas is assembling a behemoth of an organization as it rushes to register new voters ahead…

Austin

Tracking Down the Austin PAC Behind the Ann Kitchen Recall Petition

Audrey McGlinchy

When you Google image search Rachel Kania and Tori Moreland, you'll find each of them in similarly staged photos, each wearing a collared shirt and…

Texas

Campaign Contributions From 'Dark Money' Groups Under Spotlight at Texas Capitol

Gov. Rick Perry vetoed a bill last session that would have subjected some groups to stricter campaign finance disclosure rules. Now, the Texas House State…