(Texas Tribune) - U.S. Rep. Lance Gooden may have sought improper luxury travel expenses and misreported campaign spending, according to a report by the Office of Congressional Conduct.

According to its findings, which were made public on Monday, the OCC said it had "substantial reason to believe" that the Terrell Republican engaged in improprieties after receiving more travel reimbursements than any other House member - totaling $140,000 in 2025 alone - and demonstrating a "pattern of extravagant expenditures by Rep. Gooden that appear inconsistent with his official duties." The report also says Gooden and members of his staff declined to cooperate, hindering the investigation.

The OCC referred its findings to the House Ethics Committee in June before the findings were made public.