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Texas could require social media influencers to disclose paid political posts

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Texas Ethics Commission's action comes just months after The Texas Tribune reported that a secretive and politically-connected company, called Influenceable LLC, paid internet influencers to defend Attorney General Ken Paxton ahead of his Senate impeachment trial. The proposed rule could be finalized at the commission's next meeting in June. The company has deep connections to an array of prominent GOP groups and figures allied with Paxton.

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The Texas Tribune

Texas could require influencers to disclose paid political posts

The Texas Tribune reported last year that Influenceable LLC was paid to recruit influencers to defend Attorney General Ken Paxton over his impeachment.

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Odessa American

Texas could require social media influencers to disclose paid political posts

By Robert Downen, The Texas Tribune Texas’ top campaign finance watchdog gave initial approval last week to a proposal that would require social media users to disclose if they are being paid to share or create political advertisements. The Texas Ethics Commission’s action comes just months after The Texas Tribune reported that a secretive and politically-connected company, called Influenceable LLC, paid internet influencers to defend Attorney G…

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The Gilmer Mirror

Texas could require social media influencers to disclose paid political posts

By Robert Downen, The Texas Tribune March 28, 2024 “Texas could require social media influencers to disclose paid political posts” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas ne…

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