It's rare that Texas is faced with a real constitutional crisis. But did Speaker Tom Craddick break the rules in how he ran the House? Supporters say he was just keeping those rowdy reps in line. Opponents called him a dictator. At the moment, it's all in the hands of Attorney General Greg Abbott, whose anticipated December decision may alter how the Capitol works.
Best Scandal
The Craddick Imbroglio
Previous Winners
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2014:
Bill Powers' Forced Resignation
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2013:
TIE: Time-stamp Change, Lehmberg DUI
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2012:
Lance Armstrong Doping
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2011:
Rick Perry Anything
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2010:
TIE: Gov. Rick Perry's Rent; Plane Crash Into IRS Building
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2009:
TIE: Stephen Moser; Elderly Lady Gets Tazed
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2008:
Governor's Mansion Fire
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2006:
Tom DeLay
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2005:
Tom DeLay
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2004:
Governor Rick Perry Is Gay
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2003:
TIE: Redistricting, Killer D's
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2002:
Enron
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2000:
Leslie Cochran
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1999:
TAAS Scores
