The $500 fine from the Texas Ethics Commission comes after the agency found the Harris County judge broke state campaign laws barring the use of government resources for political purposes.
Hidalgo endorsed Sean Teare, Ogg's opponent in the Democratic primary in March, at a November press conference held at the Harris County Administration building. Hidalgo repeatedly criticized Ogg, a fellow Democrat with whom she's often feuded.
Hidalgo praised Teare during the press conference, calling him "well respected" and "very experienced." "I am confident that everything I did and said was appropriate, but rather than spending many thousands of dollars and precious time, we agreed to a minimal settlement so that I can focus my energy on the needs of Harris County," Hidalgo
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