Despite proposals, few Texan transparency laws have had large impact. Texas Government Transparency?

Lawmaker disclosure bills get little love from Texas’ top leaders

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

AUSTIN — Six months before the Texas Legislature kicked into gear, Gov. Rick Perry told reporters that candidates for public office should be as “transparent” as they can possibly be with their personal financial interests. It has remained the term du jour for state leaders this legislative session

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