- November 9, 2015

Texas Government Transparency Efforts Slapped With D- Rating

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KUT — Earlier this year, when Texas’ 84th Legislative Session was just shifting into gear, Gov. Greg Abbott was urging sweeping ethics reform. He characterized government transparency as the most important commodity to bolster the bond of trust between lawmakers and the people. Despite the promises, not much changed last session.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning Center for Public Integrity released a new scorecard for what it’s calling “state integrity.” Out of all 50 states tested, Texas didn’t do so well. The Lone Star state got a “D-” grade, putting us as number 38 on their public integrity meter.

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