West Texas Pastor Who Used Illegal Donations From Churches to Campaign for Office Is Fined $3,500 - eviltoast
Fines issued to Scott Beard of Abilene’s Fountaingate Fellowship and two pastors follow reporting from ProPublica and The Texas Tribune that revealed the churches donated to his campaign for local office despite state and federal prohibitions.
    • androogee (they/she)@midwest.socialEnglish
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      4 months ago

      Under state law, violations are punishable by up to $5,000, or triple the amount at issue, whichever is greater, and a third-degree felony charge.

      Seems like a law that was actually written to have some teeth.