Paxton’s office accused the school district of illegally using public funds to promote its failed 2024 bond measure.
Electioneering
Senator Seeks To Stop School Electioneering on Taxpayers’ Dime
State Sen. Brian Birdwell’s bill aims to prevent misuse of public resources to influence elections.
Denton ISD Admins Admit Guilt, Avoid Court in Criminal Electioneering Case
Lindsay and Jesus Lujan are scheduled to be placed in pre-trial diversion.
Denton ISD Admin Delays Criminal Electioneering Case Again
Criminal convictions may deter future violations by school officials tempted to sway elections using taxpayers’ money.
Attorneys Argue Palo Pinto County’s Political Signage Restrictions Went Too Far
The three-judge panel appeared sympathetic to plaintiffs’ argument that the county’s political signage rules violate the First Amendment.
Denton ISD Admins Delay Criminal Electioneering Cases
Charges against Jesus and Lindsay Lujan mark the first time Texas school officials have been criminally prosecuted for using public resources to electioneer.
Huffman ISD Accuses AG’s Office of Election Interference in Response to Electioneering Lawsuit
The district is under fire for a leaked recording of Superintendent Benny Soileau encouraging staff to support anti-school choice Republicans.
Denton School Officials Criminally Charged for Electioneering
Citizen complaints led to first-ever criminal prosecutions of government school officials for using district resources to electioneer.
McKinney Mayor George Fuller Fined for Ethics Violations
The Texas Ethics Commission imposed a $500 civil penalty to “deter future violations” of electioneering laws.