TRANSPARENCY TEXAS

Texas politicians aren’t always who they say they are (shocker, right?). Citizens can often be misled about the candidates they think they should support, leading to voting decisions and donations to candidates who were never actually on their side.

Lay the groundwork for informed voter and donor decisions by getting a handle on the basics of Texas politics. We cover the terms and topics you need to know to select and support your candidates with confidence.

The money in Texas politics is supposed to be public information that is accessible to anyone. In reality, it’s rarely easy to find — much less understand — unless you’re a political insider who knows how to work the system.

Our goal at Transparency Texas is to make all the data available to you through an easy-to-use search feature. Simply enter the name of any Texas candidate/politician, donor, or PAC to see where the money is coming from and how it’s being spent. We’ve stripped the political jargon and left you with clear data.