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Texans for Fiscal Accountability

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Texans for Fiscal Accountability is a political action committee linked to consulting firm Murphy Turner and Associates.[1]

Background

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Texans for Fiscal Accountability is a political action committee set up before the 2012 primary. Beginning in 2012 the group engaged in campaign activities according to subscription news website Capitol Insider.[2]

Funding

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According to the Texas Ethics Commission, Texans for Fiscal Accountability has received contributions from Urban Rural Community Conservation Political action committee and four individuals.

Action against Murphy Turner

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Michael Quinn Sullivan filed the name Texans with Fiscal Accountability with the state of Texas, and then issued a cease and desist letter to Murphy Tuner and Associates after learning of Texans for Fiscal Accountability's activities.[3]

Texans for Fiscal Accountability is not affiliated with Empower Texans.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Murphy Turner connected to shadow PACs". Agendawise.com. 2012-05-17. Retrieved 2012-05-21.
  2. ^ "Capitol Insider". Retrieved 2012-05-22.
  3. ^ "COA - Generate Franchise Tax Certification of Account Status Page". Ourcpa.cpa.state.tx.us. 2012-05-14. Retrieved 2012-05-21.
  4. ^ "Empower Texans / Texans for Fiscal Responsibility". Empowertexans.com. Retrieved 2012-05-21.