Texas State Senator Eduardo Lucio - Ethical Lepercon Par Excellence
State Senator Eddy Lucio of Brownsivlle is another ethically deprived politican that is unwilling to comply with finance campaign expense rules.
Eduaro's Violations of Title 15 – Election Code – Sec. 253.035
Ethics Advisory Opinion No. 241 – “Whether a legislator may use political contributions to pay various expenses.” This EAO defines “personal use” as one that “primarily furthers individual or family purposes not connected with the performance of duties or activities as a candidate for or holder of a public office.”
It goes on to state: Personal use” does not, however, include: payments made to defray ordinary and necessary expenses incurred, including rent, utility and other reasonable housing or household expenses incurred in maintaining a residence in Travis County. Under the subheading “Meals” it states: “We do not interpret the ‘household expense’ exception to extend to the cost of meals in Austin. We think the exception is meant to cover costs associated with the necessity of maintaining a second residence in the Austin area. In contrast, the legislator would incur meal costs whether or not he was required to reside in Austin.”
Eddie takes the cake so to speak for serial violations of the Texas Ethics Laws that prohibit the use of campaign funds for personal use. On forty-three (43) occasions he violates the law by failing to provide any detail (explanation) other than “Supplies for Austin Campaign Residence.”
His repeated purchases of cleaning supplies (17 occasions) clearly violates Texas law as does his purchase of (a) rat poison, rat traps and bug spray unless its was intended for two-legged varmints rather than four-legged ones. From 2001 to 2007 Eddie spent $11,501.99 on furniture and a TV. In addition, he spent at least $1,526.98 on bedding and as much as $2,000.00 from April 2001 to Jan 2007. How much bedding and sheets can one guy use?
Furniture and Bedding Supplies for Austin Digs
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R & R Discount Furniture,20070130,313.91,Furniture for Senator's Austin Apartment
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R & R Discount Furniture ,20040902,191.59,Furniture for campaign Austin residence
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R & R Discount Furniture,20030106,584.54, furniture Austin residence
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R & R Discount Furniture,20030219,1606.38,Furnishings Austin residence
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Parra Furniture,20020214,205.54,payment on account on furniture Austin residence
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Parra Furniture,20020306,205.00,payment on account on furniture Austin residence
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EXPN,F,2266, Parra Furniture,20010316,2264.61,Furniture Austin Residence
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EXPN,F,2288, Parra Furniture,20010322,2264.61,furniture Austin Residence
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WalMart,20010121,364.82,New curtains Austin Residence
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Sam's Wholesale -,20070109,2017.33,Bedding/furniture for Senator's Austin Apt.
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Dillards - BRO,20041227,1113.10,Furniture and bedding for Austin apartment
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Tuesday Morning,,,, ,20050204,507.49,Bedding for campaign residence in Austin
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Tuesday Morning,20050207,189.42,Bedding for campaign residence in Austin
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Tuesday Morning,20050205,390.56,Bedding for campaign residence in Austin
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WalMart,20030205,300.94,Supplies/sheets/kitchen items Austin home
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WalMart,,20001227,98.42,Bedding Austin home
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WalMart,20001227,60.19,Bedding Austin home
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WalMart,20001227,177.48,Bedding Austin home
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WalMart,20010408,139.42,Bedspread for bedroom - Austin Home
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WalMart,20010121,364.82,New curtains Austin Residence
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WalMart,20030106,370.56,TV Austin residence
2007 - Supplies for Austin Apt.
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Central Market, 20070108,234.83,Supplies for Austin Residence
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Central Market, 20070316,67.81,Supplies for Austin Residence
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R & R Discount Furniture, 20070130,313.91,Furniture for Senator's Austin Apartment
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Sam's Wholesale, 20070109, 2017.33, Bedding/furniture for Senator's Austin Apt.
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Target Stores, 20070215,48.70,Cleaning supplies for Senator's Austin Apt
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WalMart, 20070102,78.74,Supplies for Austin Campaign residence
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WalMart, 20070107,481.83,Supplies for Austin Campaign residence
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WalMart, 20070121,238.04,Supplies for Austin Campaign residence
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WalMart, 20070204,166.35,Supplies for Austin Campaign residence
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WalMart, 20070223,118.07,Supplies for Austin Campaign residence
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WalMart, 20070308,204.59,Supplies for Austin Campaign residence
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WalMart, 20070317,84.11,Supplies for Austin Campaign residence
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WalMart, 20070405,142.94,Supplies for Austin Campaign residenceWalMart, 20070416,77.51,Supplies for Austin Campaign residence
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Walgreen’s, 20070306,72.92,Supplies for campaign residence in Austin
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Walgreens,20070515,51.86,Supplies for campaign residence in Austin
2005 - Supplies for Austin Apt.
1. Wal - Mart -,20050112,338.87,Household furnishings for senator's residence in Austin
2. Wal - Mart -,20050124,804.76,Household furnishings for senator's residence in Austin
3. H.E. Butt -,20050127,133.58,Supplies for campaign residence in Austin
4. CVS Pharmacy,20050131,46.46,Supplies for Austin office
5. Home Depot,20050224,29.13,Household supplies for Austin campaign residence
6. Prima Dora,20050506,107.17,Household supplies for campaign residence in Austin
7. Walgreen’s -,20050509,15.11,Supplies for campaign residence in Austin
8. Tuesday Morning,,,, ,20050204,507.49,Bedding for campaign residence in Austin
9. Tuesday Morning,20050207,189.42,Bedding for campaign residence in Austin
10. Tuesday Morning,20050205,390.56,Bedding for campaign residence in Austin
2003 - Supplies for Austin Apt.
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Home Depot,20030204,45.31,Supplies campaign residence
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R & R Discount Furniture,20030106,584.54, furniture Austin residence
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R & R Discount Furniture,20030219,1606.38,Furnishings Austin residence
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Randall’s Food,20030515,44.77,Supplies Austin residence
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Target Stores,20030106,400.47,Supplies Austin residence
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U Haul - BRO,20030125,194.37,Rental trailer move furniture to Austin residence
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U Haul - BRO,20030128,100.81,Rental trailer move furniture and items to district
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WalMart,20030308,38.29,General supplies Austin residence
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WalMart,20030106,370.56,TV Austin residence
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WalMart,20030126,405.43,Supplies and accessories Austin residence
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WalMart,20030202,27.74,Supplies Austin residence
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WalMart, 20030203,91.46,Supplies for Senator's Austin residence
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WalMart,20030205,300.94,Supplies/sheets/kitchen items Austin home
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WalMart,20030212,44.49,Supplies campaign residence
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Wal - Mart,20030219,247.54,Supplies for Senator's Austin residence
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Butt,20031001,33.79,Supplies campaign residence in Austin
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H.E. Butt,20031204,38.41,Cleaning Supplies need for Austin campaign residence
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WalMart,20031204,171.86,Cleaning Supplies needed Austin residence
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