More than 50 organizations in support of frequent visitor access options

PAAT was one of a wide variety of constituencies that signed a letter aimed at easing the Capitol entry process for those people who frequent it often (in light of increased security measures). More than 50 organizations signed the letter, and a hard copy was delivered to the Preservation Board on Friday, June 16.

Key issues discussed at June TEC meeting:

• Sworn Complaints: As of May 31st, 279 sworn complaints had been filed. As of the June 11th meeting that number had increased to 297. Last year, there were a total of 274 sworn complaints filed. There are currently 186 sworn complaints pending.
• EAO No. 484: Commission has been asked a follow-up question to its answer to EAO No. 484. A subcommittee was appointed to discuss this opinion request and come back to the full Commission.
• TEC Legislative Recommendations: A subcommittee was appointed to consider recommendations to the 82nd Legislature as required by section 571.073 of the Government Code.
• New Rules: Three rules were proposed dealing with technical, clerical or de minimis violations in the sworn complaint process and direct campaign expenditures as a result of the Citizens United ruling.