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Viet P:\F\FACSIMILE.001 Come visit our home page at up etics.state teu onthe Internet ($12) 463-5800 = 1-800.325-8506 + FAX (12) 469-5777 «TDD 1-800-735.2080 mera dae ovarian co sn ti er oy ee Be pSN eS.e4og/2e0s © 3:59 «TEMAS ETHICS COMMISION > 95032147177 No.s13 poe ® @ SWORN COMPLAINT BEFORE ks Noster THE TEXAS ETHICS COMMISSION LAIMaS [a —_ i MAY 3.1 2007 § Tani Coin : AFols I, IDENTITY OF COMPLAINANT 1 Settw R_CoBarce wins complinat, (Gal are oF eda ing Ke ampli) hereby file this sworn complaint with the Texas Ethics Commission, My address is (1646 Cheb _CREK Mey Te TID ‘Ta mango itera, eng PO, Bak marie el iy. say peas) My wlephone unter s_ 28 | (PS 59-03 ‘lepine smb nlang re coe) TL, IDENTITY OF RESPONDENT ’ re ripntens SCAT Save Veesor/ Gat name of reeyooeent ‘The respondent holds the postion otideot_ <> A/F TYE, (positon or Ue ald by espondee “The respondent’saddressis_“O. OS CAP 0 STA Foon ‘ll maling or srs di, incluaing P.O. ba naib fae ay. nae ip code of words) Aust, TESTA : “The respondent's telephone number is Sfa_¢ 6?-0l(D (elepne ruber of repo, inlaing wren eO) Attach odtlonal pages if necessary, ‘Texas Ethics Commission P.O. Box 12079 Pagee4og/2208 3:59 «TEMAS ETHICS COMMISION > 95032147177 = MII, NATURE OF ALLEGED VIOLATION Noss OBS eves 15000 (lnelude the specific law or rule alleged to have been violated, I possible. ‘The Texos Ethies Commission has Jurisdiction to enforce only Chapters 302, 308, and $72 of the Government Code and Title 15 of the Blection Code) ViolAtiow OF CLEOTION CoE DS3.04) Pokibiti~y PAImints ro A SpeVse FOr i Carpal tiew Eh Pers ey Viocwtiov oF TITCE 15 aS3.04( Prolidimme parmints to A Bysiwess poate TAL CAMO OATE owns {ole ok Mone of THE Corn mY Attach aditlonal popes If necesory, “esas Eahice Comission PO. Box 12070 ‘Austie, Texas 78711-2070 Page?eaog/2208 03:50 TEMAS ETHICS COMMISION > 5032147177 No.3 Od oe we evi 00 IV. STATEMENT OF FACTS (State the facts constituting the alleged violation, including the ates on which or the period of time in whieh the alleged violation occurred. Identify allegations of fact not personally known to the complainant but alleged on information and bellef, Please ase simple, conclse, and direct statements) Fen tlos - ibe Sawauy, Akesew pain Twin star $42,000 por A CEASE, Aotoname TO HCL Reports -rwiw sTA's HDDMESS IS Po ba be hemwisvics TK, eed-bwe to THE Posy WOLTH STA TECEGRHM , THIS 15 THE MODUESS OF HL NOSBAMAS Comfidey MAYOdt Mart hetcing oir Rut UWvsZArd Sim pecsee AS Forde Hw) citinmaw , Ove THE LAST b fenreS SHE MAS IALD Tet. STAR@ FIST we. Faster Atestow’ To Mee WEBSITE THwewecsomertel focg sper trm MATA 1S owwed BY SAE VELSow fF HE EANILE 9 “Twiw STAR" edAroT “Be Keund on Ht Ie TEney, Mike “poeswf Setryn To Be Aw tw tity p/AP7CO “Toot start At etiona page cesar. ‘Texas Buhies Commission P.O. Box 12070 Austin, Texas 7711-2070 Pagesosoa-2003 © G2:52 TEXAS ETHICS COMISION + 9o0N2I47177 No.318 eS o vines 08 3080 Y. LISTING OF DOCUMENTS AND OTHER MATERIALS (List all documents and other materials fled with this comptatat, ‘Additionally list allather documents and other materiale that are relevant to this complaint and that are within your knowledge, imeluding thelr location, tf known.) Son. OLaAhd Tre Teoh 1d AdtTeEce Attach addons! pages if necerry. “Tenax Eahies Commission PO, Box 12070 ‘vin, Texas 78711-2070 Page 4e4os/2008 «23:50 «TEMAS ETHICS COMMISION > s5aszla7I77 NO.3I8 905 o S Vi. AFFIDAVIT BASED ON PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE ‘Execute this affidavit If the sets alleged are within your direct 2 ratelge.) h complainant, swear that | have knowledge of the facts alleged in this complaint Signature of complainant ABEIX NOTARY STAMP) SEAL. this ae ay of. ey to ery wich wear my hard and i ffs Signe of ofcecsdminiening oth aL axme oFlice sintering cathe Tencadninining oath Vil. AFFIDAVIT AAseD Om EOPORMATION AND BELIEF a -. ,,r—C 1 SOKRCo BARRIS ccapinan swear that [have reason to Believe and do believe thatthe violation alleged in this compli soc, The Sout dbs of norman abt is 1 HOPE BARA Notary Public STATE OF TEXAS, ‘Signavure of complainant AFR NOTARY STAMP/ SEAL, ABOVE | Sern oe be! ea ne se Ga bbcruvias i tf 9 ay we ty tn ten Loeb be. Ueferg pablic” Seek oes cme AST aes cna cescnry cats ote? Gag Tes Bi Coin 0. Boc1a70 eee ! aeg FUE TEC SEMUCH FeneTINW a epee if 958 20673 Nelson, Jane Twin Stay, $1,500.00 1/1/00 Desc: lease ‘75067 = 958 20673 Nelson, Jane Twin Star, $1,500.00 75067 998 20673 Nelson, Jane Twin Star, $4,500.00 75087 958 20673 Nelson, Jane Twin Star, $1,500.00 75087 988 20673 Nelson, Jane Twin Star, ——_—§1,500.00 95067 958 20673 Nelson, Jane $1,500.00 75067 163331 20673 Nelson, Jane $1,500.00 75067 ™% % ™% ™% « ™* * 163331 20673 Nelson, Jane $1,500.00 Lewisville TX 75067 163331 20673 Nelson, Jane $1,500.00 Lewisvite Tx 75067 {163331 20873 Netson, Jane Twin Star, $1,500.00 T* 75067 163331 20673 Nelson, Jane Twin Star, $1,500.00 1 75067 163331 20673 Nelson, Jane Twin Star, $1,500.00 TX 75067 E 176723. 20673 Nelson, Jane $1,500.00 1 75067 = 176723 20673 Nelson, Jane $1,500.00 1X 75067 5 176723 20573 Nelson, Jane $1,500.00 1x 75067 3 176723. 20673 Nelson, Jane 31,500.00 Tx 75067 R 176723. 20673 Nelson, Jane Twin Star, $1,500.00 Lewisville TX 75067 7 176723 20673 Nelson, Jane Twin Star, $1,500.00 Lewisville Tx 75067 z 385890 20673 Nelson, Jane Twin Star, $1,500.00 1K 75067 g 185890 20673 Nelson, Jane Twin Star, $1,500.00 1 75067 z 385890 20673 Nelson, Jane Twin Star, $1,500.00 1K 75067 5 185290 20573 Nelson, Jane Twin Star, $1,500.00 TX 75067 185890 20673 Nelson, Jane Twin Star, $1,500.00 1x 75067 8 185890 20673 Nelson, Jane Twin Star, $1,500.00 1K 75067 E @ 185680 20573 Nelson, Jane Twin Star, _—_—$1,500.00 1x 75067 u 199984 20673 Neison, Jane Twin Star, {$1,500.00 T% 75067 g 499994 20673 Nelson, Jone Twin Star, _—_—$1,500.00 T* 75087 a 399994 20673 Nelson, Jane TwinStar, $1,500.00 1K 75067 499994 20673 Nelson, Jane ‘Twin Star, $1,500.00 Tx 75067 199994 20673 Nelson, Jane Twin Star, $1,500.00 1 75057 B 199994 Twin Star, «$1,500.00 6/24/02 Des Tx 75067 205333 Twin Star, «$1,500.00 7/25/02 Desc:lease TK 75067 8 205333 Twin Star, $1,500.00 8/29/02 Destilease 1x 75067 205333 20673 Nelson, Jane Twin Star, $2,000.00 9/26/02 Desc:lease Tx 75067 ™* 207172 20673 Nelson, Jane Twin Star, $2,000.00 10/23/02 Desc:lease eaoe/2208es a 212132 20673 Nelson, Jane Twin Star, $2,000.00 12/13/02 Desc:lease 1 75067 = 212132 20673 Nelson, Jane Twin Star, $2,000.00 12/20/02 Dese:lease 1% 75067 227006 20673 Nelson, Jane Twin Star, $2,000.00 1/29/03 Descilease 1 75067 227006 20673 Nelson, Jane Twin Star, $2,000.00 2/21/03 Desc:lease 1 75067 227006 Twin Star, $2,000.00 3/27/03 Descilease 1 75087 227006 Twin Star, $2,000.00 4/23/03 Descilease Tx 75067 227008 Twin Star, $2,000.00 §/23/03 Desc:lease 1% 75067 227008 Twin Star, $2,000.00 6/25/03 Desclease 1™ 75067 239297 Twin Stor, $2,000.00 7/22/03 Desc:lease 1 75067 \ 239297 20673 Nelson, Jane Twin Star, $2,000.00 8/25/03 Desc:lease TK 75067 239297 20673 Nelson, Jane Twin Star, $2,000.00 9/20/03 Desc:tease TK 75067 239297 20673 Nelson, Jane Tin Star, $2,000.00 1K 75067 & 239287 20673 Nelson, Jane Twin Star, 32,000.00 1 75067 & 239297 20673 Nelson, Jane $2,000.00 TX 75067 3 254572 20673 Neilson, Jane $2,000.00 1/20/04 Desc:lease TK 75067 B 254572 20673 Nelson, Jane $2,000.00 5/3/04 Desc:lease Lewisville TX 75067 B 254572 20673 Nelson, Jane $2,000.00 Lewisville TX 75067 * 254572 20673 Nelson, Jane $2,000.00- Tx 75067 zB 254572 20673 Nelson, Jane $2,000.00 6/4/04 Desc:tease 1K 75067 3 266289 20673 Nelson, Jane Twin Star, $2,000.00 7/7/04 Desc:lease 1K 75067 2 266289. 20673 Nelson, Jane Twin Star, $2,000.00 8/4/04 Desc:lease Lewisville TX 75067 5 266289 20673 Nelson, jane Twin Star, $2,000.00 9/7/04 Desc:lease Lewisville TX 75067 2 266289 20673 Nelson, Jane $2,000.00, 1 75067 8 266289 42,000.00 1% 75067 E & 266289 $2,000.00 ™% 75067 a 337419 20673 Nelson, Jane $2,000.00 ‘1 75067 g 337419 20673 Nelson, Jane Twin Star, $2,000.00 YK 75067 A 337419 20673 Nelson, Jane Twin Star, $2,090.00 1% 75067 337419 Twin Star, $2,000.00 1K 75067 337419 Twin Star, $2,000.00 1K 75067 B 337419 Twin Star, $2,000.00 1% 75067 2 33za19. 20873 Nv Twin Star, $2,000.00 1K 75067 8 337424 ‘win Star, $2,000.00 1x 75067 337421 20673 Nelson, Jane Twin Star, $2,000.00 1 75067 337421 20673 Nelson, Jane Twin Star, $2,000.00 9/26/05 Descilease 1% 75067 24/08/2008es 4 337421 20673 Nelson, Jane Twin Star, $2,000.00 3 337423 Twin Star, $2,000.00 337421 Twin Ste, 2,000.00 337422 Twin Sta, $2,000.00 337422 Twin Star, $2,000.00 337422 win Star, $2,000.00 337422 Twin Star, $2,000.00 337422 20673 Neisc Twin Star, $2,000.00 337422 20873 Nels Twin Star, $2,000.00 & 321003 20573 Nelson, Jane Twin Star, $2,000.00 337423 20673 Nelson, Jane Twin Sta, $2,000.00 324003 20673 Nelson, Jane Twin Star, $2,000.00 337423 20673 Nelson, Jane Twin Star, 2,000.00 323306 20673 Nelson, Jane Twin Star, $2,000.00 337423 20673 Nelson, Jane Twin Star, _—_—$2,000.00 337423 20673 Nelson, Jane Twin Star, $2,000.00 337423 20673 Nelson, Jane Twin Star, $2,000.00 $157,500.00 TEXAS ETHICS COMMISION > 95032147177 as:s0 24/08/2008 11/30/06 Desc:tease Lewisville HHxdHdH eee LNA Rae 75067 75067 75067 75067 75067 75067 75067 75067 75067 75067 75067 75067 75067 75067 75067 75067 75067eaog/220s 3:59 «TEMAS ETHICS COMMISION > 5032147177 No.3 p18 e @ StarTelegram*com Posted on Thu, Feb, 22, 2007 WATCHDOG JOURNALISH Why are some legislators paying rent to spouses? by za aor ‘STAR-TELEGRAM AUSTIN BUREAU AUSTIN ~ 1 lego! for Texas lanmakers to use campaign funds to buy rea) estate or envich tnemselves, but several leglsiators have used 8 loophoe to maintain second homes (a Austin while contnulng to receive $138 a day for ling ‘expenses wher called to duty In the state capt One of them, state Sen. Jane Nelson, A-Lewiwvill, Nas paid rent of more than $140,000 since 2000 for a condo ‘egisterad In her husband's name, ‘The Star-Telegram reviewad the Austin lodging arrangements ofall 181 Texas leglsiatore and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, Focusing In-partculer on housing payments: ‘The controversial practice contributed to the defeat of two senior House Republicans last year, Incuding farmer state Rep. Toby Goodman ef Arlington. State Rep. Vick! Trult, R-Keller, als announced fast meek that she would, a least temporary, quit paying rent to her husband for an Austin condo Usted in his name, fwelson ard state Sen, Kim Grier, f-Fort Worth, now appear to Be te oni two legislators continuing to make such payments, The cetals of Brimer’s housing arrangement are no secretin Austin. He helped pioneer te practice, and (Otter lawmakers have ced the Ethics Commission dedllon In his case, But the discreet nature of Nelson's transactions, and the absence of any Travis County real estate on financial dsceaure reports provided by the Texas Ethics Commission, nave kept them from public view. Records shaw Nalion has pald $147,500 since 2000 to lease a condominium regieered in her husbend's aame in the exclusive Westgate Building, which Several Austin lobbyists and power brokers, aching Lt. Gov. Davie Dewhurst, call home, Nelson dectined several requests for an Interview about the lease, but she ksued a statement saying the payments are both legal and ethical. Payments to a spouse Cities say making rent payments to 2 spouse, who can then use the money to defray the casts of buying the home, rns counter to the ban on using campalgn contributions for personal use oF to buy realestate, "This practice, whether i's legal or not, ‘undermining the purpose ofthe aw, which isnot allowing people to profit off thelr campaign contributions and not to be able (0 buy @ permanent resloence - 2 home,” said Fred Lewis, an ‘Austin-based ethles reform advocate. Incumbent logisiators oRen build up targe, year-round campaign war chests, Brimer, who was not onthe ballet in 2006, had $1,036,014.07 in campaign funds at the end of the year. The Nelson campaign began 2007 with $979,595.77 In the bank, while Truts campaign had $213,531.20, cash-an-hand figures show, Nelson and Truk crise to re-election last year. 4m 1991, the Lepisiature banned lawmakers from buying real estate with campaign funds afer It was disclosed that state Sen. John Montford, D-Lubbock, was making payments o buy a house with money donated by bys and ‘weanny contributors. But Brimer, at the time » House member, found a loophole in 1996: “separate” spousal property. ‘Records show Brier rents a condo his spouse owns at the Westaate Bullflng. He has pald her atleast $169,455.95, since 2000, when electronic records became avalable (Other legislators have used the “separate” property argument to justify spousal rent payments. But thelr lodging ‘arrangements have not aiways been Identical to Bvimer's, aor fre of cont-oversy. For exemple, Goodman, the veteran Arington lawmaker, lost a close election after rant payments made to his wife0408/2008 03:50 «TEXAS ETHICS COMMISION > 98032147177 Nous LL mn > became 3 campaign iésut last yeas Tis that same Srimer loophole, contilaed i Ethics Oplolon 319, that Nelson cites in ustying her condo Seal. It says lawmakers who don’ ‘ustln-area proparty is "separate, “This expenditure has been vetted by attomeys and follows to the letter guidelines set forth by Ethics Opinion No. 319," Nelson's campaign sald ma statement sent by e-mal to the Star Telegram. "Senator Nelson goes above and beyond to ensure that every dime she spends meats not only legal guidelines but ethical ones.” “The next step’ [this reform advocates say any argument over legal techoicallves obscures the larger picture because family members iil receve 2 benef, even W the property i truly separate. We need ta take the next step,” sad former state Rep. Steve Wolens, D-Dalas, who helped craft the real estate ban and wrote much ofthe ethics aw on tne books today. "Generally, it should be prohibited to spouses, siblings and erent. ar the captal can pay rent to 2 husband or wie, but only ifthe spouse's which Is diferent from shared or community property that 2 covple owns jlnty. When lawmakers outlawed the purchase of realestate with eamoaign funds In tne early 1990s, they authorized ‘axpayerfunded "per diem’ payments to defray Iving costs, such as ledging and meals inaured during sessions. ver time, lawmakers have used money they get from compalgn contributors to pay for ledglng while the $139 per-diem payments ~ which this Year 2d¢s up to $19,460 for each legislator ~- often just increases thelr take-home Day. Legsiators are paid 2 $7,200 annual salary. ‘Suny Woodford, spokeswoman for Common Cause of Texas, Fought for the per-diem payments years ago as a way to ‘reduce special Inerest Infence and to ensure lawmakers can "afford to be in Austin gid pay thelr rent and feed themselves without Raving to depend on the lobbyists. ‘Using campaign dollars elther to buy or Mnance real estate, or using the funes for "personal use" are considered Class A ‘misdemeanors, punishable by 3 fine of up to $2,000 and one year In Jal, Cv penalles could also apply. {In the eyes of the law, however, the clrcumstances af each individual housing arrangement matter tremendously ‘Brimer appears to be in 2 unique situation: He made special property separation arrangements in @pre-nuptial ‘ureement with his wife, Janna Brimer. They pubic dlscosed a 1996 “perttion” agreement making the Westgate ‘2ando and any future proceeds from It ner excusive property, Lrimer's lamyer, Ed Shack, acknowledged that there Is nothing to black politicians wine feave office from benefiting from ‘what was once separate property. But he noted in 2 lettar to Brimer last week thet the lew gives legsiators special legal protection when they use Ethics Commission apinione ae quidanee in transactions, Other findings ‘Sen, Neleon's Aveta Weare money lpia ta Twin Sta,” at P.O. Box 603 ia Lawevil, Thar he address of Mayday Manufacturing, Cie Nelson amli’s aerospace tool company. The Star-Telegram could fod no offic business Feladonahip between the company and any ently called Twin Star. Gut deed records in Mike Nelson's name call the ‘Austin condo "second home.” Unite Beimer and Tru Nelson did no: cisclose in recent flags atthe Ethics Commission the owaership, or spousal ‘ownership, of any property In Travis County. Noe did she or her husband report any lease agreements or income related {a the transaction. Nelion ang her husbaad declined to be Interviewed oF provida addtional detail beyond saying the arrangements were legal State Rep. Rab Eissler, ReThe Woodlands, Is the only current legislator vowing to refund rent payments pald to ¢ ‘spouse for Family-ewned realestate, Records show he mae more than $20,000 n rent payments to his wife and $2,000 or to mare In conde fees, Records show Elser, not his wife, as the owner of the condo. He dé not list the propery in recent personal financial statements. Eissler said he plans to refund his campaign account for tne rent payments, which an opponent has already complained about "1 stopped as soon as trey ooinred aut that that might not be the right thing to do,” Eissler said. “L wasn't Uylng to Duy ‘my condo with campaign maney.” Elsser sald ne haltea the payrvents tats last summer, ep. Tru has paid $92,247 in rent to her husband, 2ames Trt, since 2001, records show. Some of the payments ‘went for use of @ recreational vehicle chat James Truitt owned, aldes sald. Truitt consultant Bryan Eppstein said thee4vos/2008 «23:50 «TEMAS ETHICS COMMISION > sa3zla7I77 No.3Is wiz ‘eo a money to buy both the RY and the house came from lames Trl een funds ane consttate serie property. He Salerangements postecy egal Te decned to provide any addlona er, Epestnin ead Trt has ceased aking rt payments to her husbandt "wale ne see” whather te Lealsature kenge tun he mannime, sha ras ho pans to rtund any oft money becouee tats na equred, Eppstein eh State hap. Fred Brown, &Colsge Staton, uted more thn $43,000 In aman money to cmburse Ns fr pavinens ae to Duy ah AU, 4-fot Country Coben motor hme. He spent nary $7,000 more in RV lt ren, {ios ul and maintenance cost since 2003, records show. Brown slé he de rat rom the expendtues Beenus he Doug the RY for $245,00 and eld rey for $154 00, rown acknowiedoet that he id not coe the RY oan on is personal Aland statement. In the fat electors, oxmocrats made te sue of campaign pad housing patsan pola sue The Ster-Teepra's own evew of housing payments, conducted over the as few wesk, di net um up any current Democru ofcenicers wn are aoying fet fr Austin ogg onned by family member: Rowever, he reo our brat bth Oemecrats and Republes are alg te reaor merous Yel state Roeings on et persanal fran! dsdosie aterm. Several legltators from Terant County alone, for example, di nt dlcxe thle own homes a8 reauie by stat ow. sate Rep: Ania Money, Fort Worth, ef that and smother plc of property of her Amana staterint and 10% preparing to mont covected repr sate Rep, MafeVeosey, DvPort Worthy alo panto anehd Beep #2 a is Fort wots house th cae he omietlons honest mak, POLITICAL REAL ESTATE: RENTING FROM a SPOUSE ‘State Sen. Kin Bémer Rofo worth What: Condo, 903 sq. ft. Were: Westone Busing Rent Paid $369,456 snce 2000 2000 hame valu: $125,385 2006 home valu: $258,216 STATE SEN. ANE NELSON, -LEWISMLLE Wat Cond, 635 50 Where: Westgate Bulg ent Pald: $147,500 sce 2000 2000 home valu: 594,652 2006 home value $184,998 STATE REP. ICKL TRLTT, RKELLER What: Condo, 1.21859 ‘wheres West Avenue Condos Rent Bald: $92,267 since 2001* 2000 home value: $179,000" 2005 home value: $199,364 * titi home value for True from 2004; Truitt rent includes earlier payments for RV SOURCES: Texas Ethes Commission; Travis Central Appraisal Oltrict LAWMAKERS, LODGING AND THE LAW2405/2008 «23:50 «TEMAS ETHICS COMMISION > sa3zla7I77 No.318 ‘The Texas Fectlon Code allows state lawmakers who ive outside the Austin area to use campaign money to pay “rent, utlty, and other reasonable housing or household expenses” to maltain a residence In Trevis County. ‘The law bans the conversion of campaign delars Into "personal use" and prohibits expenditures "to purchase real roperty or to pay the interest an or principal of @ note for the purchase of real property.” A violation Is @ Cass A ‘miedemeanor. ‘81996 opinion issued by the Taxas Ethles Commision says a leglstator can pay rent, at fair market rates, to 2 spouse, for the use *of her separate property.” SOURCES: Texas Legislature Online, Texas Ethics Commission "THE STAR-TELEGRAM'S REVIEW ‘The Star-Telegram reviewed the disclosure records on ladglng for every member of the Texas Legislature. Here is how: ‘The newspaper reviewed online campaign expenditure records from 2000-06 af every member ofthe Legisiature and i. Gov, David Gewhurst to identity any Austin-area rent ar ease transactions Involving themselves, a spause oF a ‘uestionabie entry, Any questionable expanditures were compared against personal financlal statements on fle with the Texas Ethles ‘Commission and, in some cases, property records maintained by the Travis Central Aparaisal District. ‘The Star-Telégramn sought addtional information an canfatin from the legislators and their aides. Jay Root, £42-476-4294 jroot@star-telegram.cam vis