Feb
3
Written by:
Mark Lavergne
2/3/2010 12:17 PM
Rep.
Terri Hodge (D-Dallas), treasurer of the House Democratic Caucus, this morning announced that she is quitting her campaign for re-election to House District 100 and pleading guilty to a single charge of making a false statement by failing to report income on her personal tax returns -- a felony. She pled this morning in federal court.
Hodge had drawn a primary opponent, a Dallas lawyer
Eric Johnson. As the Republicans have not fielded a candidate for the seat, Johnson is all but a shoo-in. Hodge's name will remain on the ballot.
The
Austin American Statesman has
the story.
Also the Dallas Morning News has the
press release from Hodge's campaign.
The effect of Hodge's guilty plea means that upon sentencing, she will be immediately ineligible to ever serve in public office again. It carries a maximum of three years in prison. Although she will no longer be able to serve in public office (unless she receives a presidential pardon). Also, she has said that she will resign upon sentencing.