As chief of the Harris County Government, Ed Emmett has also acted as chief apologist for the incompetence, corruption, and crime committed by his fellow Republicans.

Count 1: Emmett breaking promise on Ethics Report
Ed Emmett told the Houston Chronicle that he does not, "specifically remember" setting a deadline for his ethics report to be submitted.(Houston Chronicle Blog, May 14, 2008)

A simple online search can find that Emmett promised to release the report on May 13, 2008. (Houston Chronicle, February 14, 2008)

That means Emmett was more than 70 days late in getting his report done.

Count 2: Emmett caught using taxpayer money for political signs. (See the Local 2 Investigation)

Count 3: Emmett has refused to ask serious questions about Republican Sheriff Tommy Thomas's illegal and expensive actions. (See the ABC 13 News Investigation)

Known Associates:
Tommy Thomas
Jerry Eversole
Chuck Rosenthal