Week in Review: 10.27.2019Texas speaker will not seek re-election; SAPD officer faked tickets to meet quota; Scandal delays Lubbock death certificates; Candidate paid teens to slash opponent's tires.
Posted by The Texas Monitor on Sunday, October 27, 2019
Bonnen drops out; won’t run for re-election to the House – One week after the release of a secret recording that turned the Texas House against him, Speaker Dennis Bonnen said Tuesday he will not run for re-election to his House seat, effectively ruling out a bid for a second term as speaker.
San Antonio police officer accused of doctoring traffic tickets to get overtime – Allegations that an officer changed dates and times on traffic tickets has led to suspension of a federal grant that helps police enforce traffic laws in San Antonio.
