#SB5 Time-Stamp Change to be Investigated by Public Integrity Unit

[TexasTowelie]

The Public Integrity Unit is investigating the timestamp change that occurred at the end of Tuesday's filibuster against SB 5, KXAN reported today.

In the first minutes of Wednesday morning, it appeared clear that Senate Bill 5 had failed by failing to pass before midnight. The Senate's online record showed that the vote had taken place on 6/26, Wednesday. Then, the Texas Senate's legislative record website went down, and when it reappeared the vote was mysteriously recorded as taking place on 6/25. It then switched back to 6/26 and Lt. Gov. Dewhurst announced the vote had been too late, and the special session was over. Thousands of protesters, and millions of supporters around the country, celebrated.

But why was the record changed, if only temporarily?

After receiving numerous complaints about the change, Texas' Public Integrity Unit is now investigating this question. And if they find the documents were intentionally tampered with, well, that's a felony.

More at http://www.burntorangereport.com/diary/13725/sb5-timestamp-change-to-be-investigated-by-public-integrity-unit .



Cross-posted Texas Group.

[Duckhunter935]

1. that is good

find who did and hold accountable.

[justiceischeap]

7. I think I read here on DU that it was the Lt. Governor. nt

[ZRT2209]

2. the Burnt Orange report is becoming must-read on all these issues

[Tx4obama]

5. I agree. Burnt Orange is a great website for Texas political news :)

http://www.burntorangereport.com/

[MsPithy]

10. We all need to book-mark this site!

There could be a progressive awakening in TX. Along with the demographic changes, I fear republicans will not go down without a dirty fight.

We need to keep on top of Texas politics, so we can have their back!

[sheshe2]

16. Go Texas~~~~

[longship]

3. And the world's journalists need to hold their feet to the fire.

While TX still has the limelight on this issue. Regrettably, that is not likely to happen. There will probably be another very important Kardashian story, or something equally inane.

Go Wendy Go!!

[freshwest]

4. K & R for one less GOPiggy when it's all done.

[babylonsister]

6. YAY!

[okaawhatever]

8. This is much more than just a Texas issue. It sheds light on the larger problem with the Republican

party. Not only do they have no problem breaking the law, Governor Perry vetoed the bill funding the public integrity unit. What does that tell you about how they want the government run?

[Shrike47]

9. I will be stunned but pleased if someone is prosecuted.

[mazzarro]

15. Indeed it will be a big surprise if the investigation goes anywhere at all! -- n/t

[Ilsa]

11. Dewhurst needs to be removed as president of the senate.

This may not stop SB5, but it'll sure mess up GOP politicking for a few days.

[Rebellious Republican]

12. I already know what they are going to say about the screw up....

And Justin wilson will be their spokes person

[nadinbrzezinski]

13. Holleee shit.

Good.

[RainDog]

14. Texas is inspiring the nation

Thank you, Texas Women and your colleagues!

[sheshe2]

17. Standing Tall for Texas!

We have your backs~

[Iliyah]

18. July 1, 2013

Texans vs. Texas' GOP

[MotherPetrie]

19. I won't be holding my breath for a conviction. :(

[nilram]

20. Fellooooneeee!

That would be music to my ears!