Outgoing Texas House speaker Dennis Bonnen leaves legacy of political ambition, talent and scandal
Dallas Morning News
Barragan, J.
01/09/2021
3 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Executive orders; Government ethics; Miller, Bill; Patrick, Dan; Perry, Rick; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Straus, Joe, III; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
After targeting GOP lawmakers in elections, can Dustin Burrows find redemption in the Texas House?
Dallas Morning News
Barragan, J.
12/12/2020
3 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Government ethics; House of Representatives, Texas; Lambert, Stan; Phelan, Dade; Stephenson, Phil; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Bonnen says that MQS knew his offer of press credentials was not for real
Austin American Statesman
Tilove, J.
03/11/2020
2 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Empower Texans PAC; Government ethics; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Amid retaliation claims, some question whether Texas House Speaker hurting GOP unity in 2020
Dallas Morning News
Barragan, J.
01/09/2020
3 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Cyrier, John; Larson, Lyle; Legislative committee appointments; Nevárez, Poncho; Paddie, Chris; Phelan, Dade; Republican Party of Texas; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Toth, Steve
A close look at the infamous audio recording that shows how some politicians operate when they think no one is watching
Dallas Morning News
Lieber, D.
12/22/2019
2 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Empower Texans PAC; Government ethics; Politics; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Bonnen ‘likely violated’ law but shouldn’t be charged, report says
Austin American Statesman
Cobler, N.
12/21/2019
6 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Collier, Nicole; Empower Texans PAC; Government ethics; Gray, Patricia; Hartnett, Will; House Committee on General Investigating; Meyer, Morgan; Phillips, Thomas 'Tom' R.; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Texas lawmakers say Speaker Dennis Bonnen could have violated bribery laws but won’t face prosecution
Dallas Morning News
Barragan, J.
12/21/2019
4 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Collier, Nicole; Empower Texans PAC; Government ethics; House Committee on General Investigating; Meyer, Morgan; Misconduct in office; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Turner, Chris
Panel says Texas House Speaker Bonnen ‘likely’ violated state law, but doesn’t call for charges
Houston Chronicle
Goldenstein, T.
12/21/2019
3 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Collier, Nicole; Empower Texans PAC; Government ethics; House Committee on General Investigating; Meyer, Morgan; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Turner, Chris
Power struggle: Why even have local control?
Houston Chronicle
Fulton, B.
12/20/2019
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; County government; Lobbyists; Municipal government
Former Speaker Joe Straus still a player
Longview News-Journal
McNeely, D.
11/28/2019
1 doc(s)
Allison, Steve; Bonnen, Dennis; Craddick, Tom; Davis, Sarah; Lambert, Stan; Raney, John; Republicans; Straus, Joe, III; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Texas Forever Forward; Texas House campaigns
Analysis: Almost nothing in Texas government has unanimous consent
Bryan Eagle
Ramsey, R.
11/27/2019
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; County government; Lobbyists; Municipal government; Patrick, Dan; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Why Texas Republicans are looking to political guru Karl Rove to keep state House majority
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Moritz, J.
11/23/2019
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Bonnen, Dennis; Leading Texas Forward PAC; Republican Governors' Association; Republicans; Rove, Karl; Texas House campaigns
Texas House is looking for new leadership, maybe a change in direction
Victoria Advocate
Ramsey, R.
11/22/2019
1 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Government ethics; Legislative turnover; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives
How two promising political careers died from self-inflicted wounds in less than a month
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Moritz, J.
11/15/2019
2 doc(s)
Anchía, Rafael; Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Illegal drugs; Legislative turnover; Nevárez, Poncho
A little ignorance can lead to bliss in Texas politics
Victoria Advocate
Ramsey, R.
11/13/2019
2 doc(s)
Bell, Chris; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Congressional candidates; Cornyn, John; Hegar, Mary Jennings 'MJ'; Public opinion polls
State firefighters: Learning from Bonnen’s dumpster fire
Austin American Statesman
Riddle, J.
11/11/2019
1 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Citizen political participation; Firefighters; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Workers' compensation
Two Views: We need a cease-fire in the state’s war on local governments
Austin American Statesman
Smith, G.
11/04/2019
1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Local ordinances; Municipal government; Republican Party of Texas; Suburban areas; Urban areas
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott stepping up for House Republicans as Speaker Dennis Bonnen steps aside
Dallas Morning News
Jeffers Jr., G.
11/04/2019
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Bonnen, Dennis; Bowers, Rhetta Andrews; Johnson, Julie; Ramos, Ana-Maria; Texas House campaigns; Turner, John
Unlike Trump, Bonnen was only a ‘demigogue’
Austin American Statesman
Tilove, J.
11/03/2019
2 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Cornyn, John; Empower Texans PAC; Government ethics; Impeachment; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Trump, Donald
Bonnen’s longtime buds discuss rise, meteoric fall
Dallas Morning News
Lieber, D.
11/03/2019
1 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Empower Texans PAC; Legislative turnover; Merritt, Tommy; Smith, Todd; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Poll: Texans split on Trump inquiry
Austin American Statesman
Cobler, N.
11/02/2019
3 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Impeachment; Public opinion polls; Trump, Donald
State leaders should support all cities
Austin American Statesman
Goodwin, V.
10/31/2019
2 doc(s)
Austin, Texas; Bonnen, Dennis; Goodwin, Vikki; Municipal government
Conservative groups call for special legislative session
Austin American Statesman
Cobler, N.
10/31/2019
4 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Empower Texans PAC; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Special session potential topics; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Adios, Speaker Bonnen
Longview News-Journal
McNeely, D.
10/31/2019
3 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Empower Texans PAC; Legislative turnover; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
The best antidote for a political scandal? Sound a base note.
Longview News-Journal
Ramsey, R.
10/29/2019
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Austin City Council; Bonnen, Dennis; Homelessness; Municipal government; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives
Bonnen stench lingers
Dallas Morning News
Jeffers Jr., G.
10/28/2019
4 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Campaign contributions; Legislative turnover; Parker, Tan; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
His policies are hollow, but Bonnen’s intent clear
San Antonio Express News
Editorial
10/28/2019
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis
Bonnen’s quid pro quo, like most, was legal
Austin American Statesman
Autullo, R.
10/27/2019
5 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Bribery; Dukes, Dawnna; Empower Texans PAC; Journalism; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
From burger joint parking lot to political backroom
Austin American Statesman
Herman, K.
10/27/2019
1 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Talarico, James
Legislature should honor concept of local control
Beaumont Enterprise
Editorial
10/27/2019
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Lobbyists; Municipal government
Rep. Kyle Kacal talks election issues, Bonnen recording
Bryan Eagle
Smith, J.
10/27/2019
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Kacal, Kyle; Raney, John; Texas House candidates
House Speaker Dennis Bonnen may be gone, but the fight over local control continues
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Greene, R.
10/27/2019
2 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; County government; Municipal government
Proposition 4 seems more like political posturing than a real solution to a problem
Houston Chronicle
Grieder, E.
10/27/2019
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Constitutional amendments; Howard, Donna; Leach, Jeff; State income taxes
Ashby a positive, vital influence for East Texas
Lufkin Daily News
Brown, B.
10/27/2019
2 doc(s)
Ashby, Trent; Bonnen, Dennis; Lufkin, Texas; Turner, Jim
Siding with the locals back home: Q&A with Republican state Rep. Kyle Kacal
Waco Tribune Herald
Staff
10/27/2019
5 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Ashby, Trent; Audio recordings; Bail; Biedermann, Kyle; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Empower Texans PAC; Kacal, Kyle; Property taxes; School finance; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Let's reject any notion that press credentials are political perks or rewards for favors
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Moritz, J.
10/26/2019
3 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Campaign contributors; Empower Texans PAC; Journalism; Patrick, Dan; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
No criminal charges for Bonnen from recording; Dems float conspiracy
Austin American Statesman
Autullo, R.
10/25/2019
3 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Bribery; Criminal investigations; Empower Texans PAC; Journalism; Meyer, Morgan; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Texas Rangers (Law enforcement); Yenne, Jeri
Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen won’t face criminal charges, prosecutor says
Dallas Morning News
Barragan, J.
10/25/2019
4 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Criminal investigations; Empower Texans PAC; House Committee on General Investigating; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Texas Rangers (Law enforcement); Yenne, Jeri
House Speaker Dennis Bonnen won’t face criminal prosecution, Brazoria County DA says
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
10/25/2019
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Collier, Nicole; Criminal investigations; Empower Texans PAC; Gray, Patricia; Hartnett, Will; House Committee on General Investigating; Meyer, Morgan; Phillips, Thomas 'Tom' R.; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Texas Rangers (Law enforcement); Yenne, Jeri
Bonnen spared criminal charges
Houston Chronicle
Zelinski, A.
10/25/2019
4 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Bribery; Burrows, Dustin; Criminal investigations; Empower Texans PAC; Gray, Patricia; Hartnett, Will; Journalism; Phillips, Thomas 'Tom' R.; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Yenne, Jeri
Disgraced Texas speaker's disrespect for home rule is a problem that will continue
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Editorial
10/24/2019
5 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; County government; Government ethics; Municipal government
Cities prep for battle with state lawmakers
Houston Chronicle
Goldenstein, T.
10/24/2019
4 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Municipal government; Texas Municipal League; Turner, Sylvester
Prop. 4 to ban income tax unnecessary, critics say
Longview News-Journal
McNeely, D.
10/24/2019
2 TX bill(s) 4 doc(s)
Bullock, Robert D. 'Bob'; Constitutional amendments; State income taxes
Dennis Bonnen says he won’t seek reelection
Austin American Statesman
Tilove, J.
10/23/2019
6 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Beckley, Michelle; Bonnen, Dennis; Bonnen, Greg; Burrows, Dustin; Clardy, Travis; Craddick, Tom; Empower Texans PAC; Frullo, John; Government ethics; House Republican Caucus, Texas; Huberty, Dan; Klick, Stephanie; Larson, Lyle; Legislative turnover; Murphy, Jim; Paddie, Chris; Price, Walter 'Four', IV; Rosenthal, Jon E.; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Straus, Joe, III; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Bonnen’s downfall: How we got here
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
10/23/2019
3 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Legislative turnover; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Democrats drop lawsuit against Sullivan in Bonnen recording
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
10/23/2019
2 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Empower Texans PAC; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Texas Democratic Party
Worse than betraying lawmakers, Bonnen betrayed Texans
Austin American Statesman
Editorial
10/23/2019
2 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Empower Texans PAC; Government ethics; Journalism; Legislative turnover; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Bonnen had to go; next speaker must be better
Beaumont Enterprise
Editorial
10/23/2019
2 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Empower Texans PAC; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Straus, Joe, III; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Dennis Bonnen's decision not to seek re-election sets off another speaker's race in Texas
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Moritz, J.
10/23/2019
2 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Darby, Drew; Howard, Donna; Hunter, Todd; King, Phil; Moody, Joe; Price, Walter 'Four', IV; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Thompson, Senfronia; Turner, Chris
Embattled Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen won’t seek reelection after calls for his resignation
Dallas Morning News
Barragan, J.
10/23/2019
3 doc(s)
Allison, Steve; Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Davis, Sarah; Empower Texans PAC; Frullo, John; Government ethics; Hinojosa, Gilberto; House Republican Caucus, Texas; Huberty, Dan; King, Phil; Larson, Lyle; Legislative turnover; Paddie, Chris; Patrick, Dan; Price, Walter 'Four', IV; Shine, Hugh; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Stucky, Lynn; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Texas Democratic Party
Dennis Bonnen got caught in a political trap. By retiring, he might save Republicans from it
Dallas Morning News
Editorial
10/23/2019
2 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Government ethics; Legislative turnover; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Is House Speaker Dennis Bonnen’s planned departure good or bad for Texas Republicans?
Dallas Morning News
Barragan, J.
10/23/2019
2 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Israel, Celia; Legislative turnover; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives
Local Texas leaders have a target on our backs in the Legislature
Dallas Morning News
Brinkley, J.
10/23/2019
2 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; County government; Municipal government; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen says he won’t seek re-election after scandal
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
10/23/2019
4 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Bonnen, Greg; Burrows, Dustin; Capriglione, Giovanni; Geren, Charlie; Goldman, Craig; Government ethics; House Republican Caucus, Texas; Klick, Stephanie; Legislative turnover; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Zedler, Bill
Bonnen’s ‘d-word’ attack on cities and counties is what cost him House speaker post
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Kennedy, B.
10/23/2019
1 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Legislative turnover; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Zedler, Bill
Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen won't seek re-election
Galveston Daily News
McCarty, M.
10/23/2019
3 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Bonnen, Greg; Burrows, Dustin; Legislative turnover; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Bonnen nixes ’20 run in audio fallout
Houston Chronicle
Zelinski, A.
10/23/2019
1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Bonnen, Greg; Empower Texans PAC; Government ethics; Hinojosa, Gilberto; Legislative turnover; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Bonnen’s ethical lapse left him little choice for his political future
Houston Chronicle
Grieder, E.
10/23/2019
3 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Empower Texans PAC; Frullo, John; Government ethics; Huberty, Dan; Larson, Lyle; Legislative turnover; Paddie, Chris; Price, Walter 'Four', IV; Rosenthal, Jon E.; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Good riddance
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
10/23/2019
2 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Empower Texans PAC; Government ethics; Legislative turnover; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Bailes disappointed by lack of speakers’ support
Houston Chronicle
Taylor, D.
10/23/2019
1 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bailes, Ernest; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Empower Texans PAC; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
State Rep. Bailes disappointed in Republican leadership after being targeted by House Speaker in secretly recorded tape
Laredo Morning Times
Taylor, D.
10/23/2019
2 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bailes, Ernest; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Empower Texans PAC; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Now Texas legislators have reason to distrust their leaders, too
Longview News-Journal
Ramsey, R.
10/23/2019
1 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Empower Texans PAC; Government ethics; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Lubbock’s Burrows sticking with re-election plans after Speaker Bonnen bows out
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Dotray, M.
10/23/2019
2 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Empower Texans PAC; Incumbents; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Darling joins chorus of criticism toward Speaker Bonnen
McAllen Monitor
Ferman, M.
10/23/2019
2 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Canales, Terry; Darling, James 'Jim'; Martinez, Armando 'Mando'; Municipal government; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives
Real scandal involves Texas' urban behemoths
Waco Tribune Herald
Bonnen, D.
10/23/2019
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Lobbyists; Municipal government; Property taxes
Top House Republicans no longer support Bonnen as speaker
Austin American Statesman
Hall, K.
10/22/2019
2 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Empower Texans PAC; Frullo, John; Huberty, Dan; Journalism; Larson, Lyle; Paddie, Chris; Price, Walter 'Four', IV; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Texas Speaker Bonnen will not seek re-election to the House amid growing controversy
El Paso Times
Moritz, J.
10/22/2019
3 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Craddick, Tom; Empower Texans PAC; Frullo, John; Government ethics; Huberty, Dan; Larson, Lyle; Legislative turnover; Paddie, Chris; Price, Walter 'Four', IV; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Dean, Paddie, other top House members say they can no longer support Speaker Bonnen
Longview News-Journal
Staff
10/22/2019
2 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Clardy, Travis; Dean, Jay; Frullo, John; House Republican Caucus, Texas; Huberty, Dan; Larson, Lyle; Paddie, Chris; Price, Walter 'Four', IV; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Dennis Bonnen’s long goodbye
Longview News-Journal
Ramsey, R.
10/22/2019
3 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Laney, James E. 'Pete'; Lewis, Gibson D. 'Gib'; Moody, Joe; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Speaker pro tempore; Straus, Joe, III; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Bonnen’s own words show he must go
San Antonio Express News
Editorial
10/22/2019
3 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; County government; Empower Texans PAC; Municipal government; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Rep. Kacal confident of primary after House speaker tape scandal
Waco Tribune Herald
Smith, J.
10/22/2019
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; County government; Kacal, Kyle; Municipal government; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Texas House campaigns
I was a ‘useful idiot’ for Dennis Bonnen
Austin American Statesman
Tilove, J.
10/20/2019
1 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Empower Texans PAC; Rosenthal, Jon E.; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Talarico, James
Release of Bonnen tape casts shadow on future
Houston Chronicle
Staff
10/20/2019
1 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Empower Texans PAC; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
For state and party, Bonnen should resign as speaker of Texas House
Longview News-Journal
Editorial
10/20/2019
1 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Clardy, Travis; House Republican Caucus, Texas; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Reaction to Bonnen, Burrows recording continues
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Dotray, M.
10/20/2019
2 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; County government; Darby, Drew; Frullo, John; House Republican Caucus, Texas; Municipal government; Price, Walter 'Four', IV; Smithee, John; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Texas Association of Counties; Texas Municipal League
House Speaker needs to step aside
Lufkin Daily News
Ashby, T.
10/20/2019
2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
Ashby, Trent; Bonnen, Dennis; Constitutional amendments; Law enforcement; Property tax exemptions
House GOP caucus condemns Bonnen over secret recording
Austin American Statesman
Tilove, J.
10/19/2019
2 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Empower Texans PAC; Government ethics; House Republican Caucus, Texas; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Texas Republicans condemn their House speaker but do not call for his resignation
Dallas Morning News
Barragan, J.
10/19/2019
2 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burns, DeWayne; Burrows, Dustin; Clardy, Travis; Empower Texans PAC; Government ethics; Gray, Patricia; Hartnett, Will; Holland, Justin; House Republican Caucus, Texas; Krause, Matt; Leach, Jeff; Meyer, Morgan; Noble, Candy; Phillips, Thomas 'Tom' R.; Sanford, Scott; Shaheen, Matt; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Stickland, Jonathan; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Bonnen recording will hurt Texas longer than speaker
Galveston Daily News
Mintz, Y.
10/19/2019
2 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Brazoria County; Empower Texans PAC; Government ethics; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Darling: Legislature has thwarted McAllen’s efforts to develop
Rio Grande Guardian
Taylor, S.
10/19/2019
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Darling, James 'Jim'; Empower Texans PAC; House Republican Caucus, Texas; King, Phil; McAllen, Texas; Municipal annexation; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
GOP lawmakers in Texas House rebuke Speaker Bonnen over ‘offensive’ conduct
San Antonio Express News
Morris, A.
10/19/2019
2 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Empower Texans PAC; Government ethics; Holland, Justin; House Republican Caucus, Texas; Leach, Jeff; Sanford, Scott; Shaheen, Matt; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
When we hear what a politician didn’t intend for us to hear
Austin American Statesman
Herman, K.
10/18/2019
2 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Beckley, Michelle; Bonnen, Dennis; Government ethics; Rosenthal, Jon E.; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Dallas Mayor Johnson: ‘I cannot abide’ Bonnen’s insults of Texas cities
Dallas Morning News
Johnson, E.
10/18/2019
1 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Johnson, Eric; Municipal government; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives
‘He has lost the trust of the people of Texas’: Calls growing for House speaker Dennis Bonnen to resign
Dallas Morning News
Barragan, J.
10/18/2019
1 doc(s)
Anderson, Charles 'Doc'; Audio recordings; Bell, Keith; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Darby, Drew; Empower Texans PAC; House Republican Caucus, Texas; Journalism; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
House leaders ‘hate’ Texas’ cities and counties. ‘It’s just infuriating,’ FW mayor says
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
10/18/2019
4 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Capriglione, Giovanni; Collier, Nicole; County government; Geren, Charlie; Goldman, Craig; King, Phil; Klick, Stephanie; Krause, Matt; Municipal government; Price, Betsy; Property taxes; Romero, Ramon, Jr.; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Stickland, Jonathan; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Texas Municipal League; Tinderholt, Tony; Turner, Chris; Whitley, Glen; Zedler, Bill
Texas deserves much better leadership than Bonnen
Houston Chronicle
Emmett, E.
10/18/2019
1 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Emmett, Ed; Empower Texans PAC; Government ethics; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Ashby calls for House Speaker's resignation
Lufkin Daily News
Edwards, J.
10/18/2019
1 doc(s)
Ashby, Trent; Audio recordings; Bailes, Ernest; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Clardy, Travis; Kacal, Kyle; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Smithee, John; Stephenson, Phil; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
GOP needs to make example of Bonnen
Midland Reporter Telegram
Editorial
10/18/2019
1 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Empower Texans PAC; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Waco state reps: House Speaker Bonnen needs to go after tape released
Waco Tribune Herald
Smith, J.
10/18/2019
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Anderson, Charles 'Doc'; Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Empower Texans PAC; Kacal, Kyle; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Judge grants 2 of 3 Democratic requests in Michael Quinn Sullivan lawsuit
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
10/17/2019
2 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Discovery (Law); Empower Texans PAC; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Texas Democratic Party
Clamor grows for Bonnen to resign
Dallas Morning News
Garrett, R.
10/17/2019
2 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bailes, Ernest; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Clardy, Travis; Empower Texans PAC; Government ethics; Lambert, Stan; Parker, Tan; Smithee, John; Stephenson, Phil; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Turner, Chris
Local leaders ‘shocked’ by animosity toward cities, counties in secret Bonnen recording
Dallas Morning News
Barragan, J.
10/17/2019
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; County government; Government ethics; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Lobbyists; Municipal government; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Texas-size Mess: House Speaker should resign now that secret recording has been made public
Lufkin Daily News
Editorial
10/17/2019
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Bribery; Burrows, Dustin; Empower Texans PAC; Journalism; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Wolff, Nirenberg castigate Bonnen
San Antonio Express News
Fechter, J.
10/17/2019
2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Allison, Steve; Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; County government; Empower Texans PAC; Government ethics; Journalism; Lobbyists; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Municipal government; Nirenberg, Ron; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Wolff, Nelson
Bonnen, Burrows' skullduggery, deceit suggest failed GOP agenda
Waco Tribune Herald
Editorial
10/17/2019
2 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Kacal, Kyle
Recording reveals Bonnen sought deal on GOP members
Austin American Statesman
Cobler, N.
10/16/2019
1 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Beckley, Michelle; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Empower Texans PAC; Government ethics; Journalism; Rosenthal, Jon E.; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Turner, Chris
In secret meeting with Sullivan, Bonnen reveals his dark side
Austin American Statesman
Tilove, J.
10/16/2019
4 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Braddock, Scott; Burrows, Dustin; Empower Texans PAC; Government ethics; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Democrats, Sullivan spar in court over Bonnen meeting
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
10/16/2019
2 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Texas Democratic Party
On secret audio, Texas House speaker says ‘we’d love’ conservative activist to target fellow Republicans
Dallas Morning News
Garrett, R.
10/16/2019
3 doc(s)
Anderson, Charles 'Doc'; Audio recordings; Beckley, Michelle; Bell, Keith; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Button, Angie Chen; Empower Texans PAC; Government ethics; Patrick, Dan; Ramos, Ana-Maria; Rosenthal, Jon E.; Schaefer, Matt; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Stephenson, Phil; Straus, Joe, III; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Turner, Chris
Six takeaways from the secret audio of Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen and Michael Quinn Sullivan
Dallas Morning News
McGaughy, L.
10/16/2019
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Beckley, Michelle; Bonnen, Dennis; Braddock, Scott; Burrows, Dustin; Empower Texans PAC; Geren, Charlie; Government ethics; Rosenthal, Jon E.; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Why Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen’s troubles could be just beginning
Dallas Morning News
Garrett, R.
10/16/2019
1 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Government ethics; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
‘Let’s go after these Republicans’: Speaker Bonnen targets members in secret recording
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
10/16/2019
3 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Beckley, Michelle; Bell, Keith; Bonnen, Dennis; Braddock, Scott; Burrows, Dustin; Clardy, Travis; Empower Texans PAC; Government ethics; Journalism; Ramos, Ana-Maria; Rosenthal, Jon E.; Schaefer, Matt; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Stephenson, Phil; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Talarico, James; Toth, Steve; Turner, Chris
In 1 hour, Bonnen turns on both sides
Houston Chronicle
Zelinski, A.
10/16/2019
4 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Empower Texans PAC; Government ethics; Journalism; Ramos, Ana-Maria; Rosenthal, Jon E.; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Local Dems condemn Bonnen comments
Houston Chronicle
Despart, Z.
10/16/2019
1 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; County government; Empower Texans PAC; Government ethics; Hidalgo, Lina; Municipal government; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Turner, Sylvester
Secret recording: Quotes from Texas House speaker
Houston Chronicle
Zelinski, A.
10/16/2019
1 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Beckley, Michelle; Bonnen, Dennis; Button, Angie Chen; Rosenthal, Jon E.; Straus, Joe, III
In new audio, Burrows attacks local governments, produces list of colleagues to challenge in 2020
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Dotray, M.
10/16/2019
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Bribery; Burrows, Dustin; County government; Empower Texans PAC; Journalism; Lobbyists; Municipal government; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Texas House Speaker targeted Clardy, Ashby
Lufkin Daily News
Edwards, J.
10/16/2019
1 doc(s)
Ashby, Trent; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Clardy, Travis; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Michael Quinn Sullivan was telling the truth
Midland Reporter Telegram
Ramsey, R.
10/16/2019
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Empower Texans PAC; Government ethics; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Tyler Rep. Matt Schaefer calls for House Speaker Dennis Bonnen's resignation
Tyler Morning Telegraph
Mansfield, E.
10/16/2019
1 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Clardy, Travis; Empower Texans PAC; Government ethics; Schaefer, Matt; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Local leaders react to House Speaker Bonnen's comments on hating cities, counties
Waco Tribune Herald
Crum, B.
10/16/2019
1 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; County government; Empower Texans PAC; Municipal government; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Texas Municipal League
Michael Quinn Sullivan’s torment of Dennis Bonnen could end this week
Longview News-Journal
Ramsey, R.
10/15/2019
2 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Empower Texans PAC; Patrick, Dan; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
