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Texas Republican subject of House Ethics Committee investigation

Headline from FOX 4 Dallas

The House Ethics Committee announced Monday that it was investigating Rep. Lance Gooden. Gooden, who represents Texas' Fifth Congressional District, called the investigation "baseless" in a statement to FOX News.

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Reports & sources

10 articles, oldest first.

  1. Just the News

    House ethics panel investigating Texas GOP Rep. Lance Gooden (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    Gooden was first elected in 2018 and represents Texas's 5th Congressional District, which includes parts of Dallas.

  2. Fox News

    GOP lawmaker under House ethics review blasts 'baseless' investigation (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Rep. Lance Gooden is under review by the House Ethics Committee after a matter was referred by the Office of Congressional Conduct in June 2026.

  3. CBS 19 Tyler

    U.S. Rep. Lance Gooden under review by House Ethics Committee (opens CBS 19 Tyler)

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    CBS 19 Tyler's feed description

    U.S. Rep. Lance Gooden, representing parts of East Texas, is under review by the U.S. House Ethics Committee, with a decision expected by Nov. 9, 2026.

  4. The Hill

    House Ethics Committee says it is investigating Texas Republican (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    The House Ethics Conmmittee announced Monday that it is investigating Rep. Lance Gooden (R-Texas), though it did not disclose the nature of the probe. The panel said in a statement that it had received a referral from the Office of Congressional Conduct (OCC) on the matter regarding Gooden.

  5. The New Republic

    Yet Another Republican Congressman Is Under House Ethics Investigation (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    The House Ethics Committee is investigating Texas Republican Representative Lance Gooden. The scope of the probe is unclear at this time. The committee said it received a referral from the Office of Congressional Conduct last month.

  6. Washington Examiner

    Texas Rep. Lance Gooden under investigation by House ethics panel (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The House Committee on Ethics has revealed it is investigating Rep. Lance Gooden (R-TX), the latest lawmaker to face scrutiny from the congressional panel. A public statement released Monday by Chairman Michael Guest (R-MS) and ranking member Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA) did not disclose the allegations t…

  7. FOX 4 Dallas

    Texas Republican subject of House Ethics Committee investigation (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    FOX 4 Dallas's feed description

    The House Ethics Committee announced Monday that it was investigating Rep. Lance Gooden. Gooden, who represents Texas' Fifth Congressional District, called the investigation "baseless" in a statement to FOX News.

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