FOX 7 Discussion: Bonnen investigation

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) - The Texas Rangers are investigating House Speaker Dennis Bonnen for allegedly offering media credentials to a conservative activist in exchange for that the activist going after some members of the GOP.

Bonnen is accused of offering media credentials to Michael Q. Sullivan, the leader of Empower Texans, who claims the offer hinged on agreeing to use his organization to target a group of Republicans and Democrats who are up for re-election.

Sullivan claims he recorded the June meeting and has reportedly played it for several House members.