February 3, 2016 10:19 AM

SB: Ethics Commission says key software issue is nearly resolved

Many QR readers have said they are frustrated that they cannot search filings by contributor

The executive director of the Texas Ethics Commission told Quorum Report this morning that recent a frustration of many political professionals could be resolved as soon as later in the day.

Consultants, lobbyists, and yes lowly journalists have been agitated by the fact that the commission’s new software for searching campaign finance reports does not allow you to easily search by contributor.

It’s a function that was available with the old software.

By Scott Braddock