Texas Scorecard by Brandon Waltens | March 19, 2024
Goldman, who is in a runoff himself for an open congressional seat, was listed on the host committee for a fundraiser for Speaker Dade Phelan.Congressional hopeful Craig Goldman, who currently serves in the Texas House, could be violating federal campaign finance laws by helping fundraise for embattled House Speaker Dade Phelan.
Last week, Texas Scorecard reported on a high-dollar fundraiser scheduled for Phelan in Dallas next month to raise money ahead of his runoff election in May. Phelan came in second place to former Orange County GOP Chair David Covey in the initial primary election earlier this month.
A group of over 60 politicians, lobbyists, and donors were listed on the invitation for Phelan’s Dallas fundraising event, including State Rep. Craig Goldman (R–Fort Worth).
That could be an issue for Goldman, as he currently finds himself in his own runoff election for the congressional seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Kay Granger.
Federal election law prohibits candidates for federal office from participating in non-federal fundraisers unless the communication for the event contains a “clear and conspicuous oral or written disclaimer that the solicitation is not being made by the federal candidate.”
More:
https://texasscorecard.com/state/craig-goldmans-fundraising-for-dade-phelan-may-violate-federal-election-law/
