State Rep. Kino Flores indicted
AUSTIN – State Rep. Ismael “Kino” Flores was indicted Friday for failing to disclose more than $847,000 in personal assets on his state-mandated financial disclosure forms.
In a series of six indictments, Travis County prosecutors allege the Palmview Democrat hid sources of income, gifts received, real estate holdings and the sales of certain properties on the documents he is required to file each year as a state lawmaker.
The charges cover a period between 2004 and 2009. One count also alleges he failed to report income a dependant child received from an Austin lobbying firm.
Flores, a 12-year incumbent, now faces 16 counts of tampering with a government record and three counts of perjury.
The lawmaker declined to comment when reached by phone Friday afternoon. He said his office would release a statement by the end of the day.
If convicted on all counts, Flores could face up to two years in a state jail and a fine of up to $10,000.
The Monitor reported in November that 14 sections of Flores' February 2008 form - which covers activity in fiscal year 2007 - were never submitted, including pages related to gifts, assets and interests he held in common with lobbyists.
State Rep. Kino Flores is charged with six counts of not properly listing his employers or his real estate in documents in the personal financial statements all state officials must file.
Among the employers Flores is accused of omitting:
In 2008:
>> city of McAllen
>> Rio Grande Steel
>> D. Wilson Construction
>> Gignac and Associates
>> S&B Infrastructure
In 2007:
City of McAllen
Rio Grande Steel
D. Wilson Construction
Gignac and Associates
S&B Infrastructure
UHS of Delaware Inc./McAllen Hospital/McAllen Medical Center
In 2006:
Broaddus and Associates
City of McAllen
Rio Grande Steel
D. Wilson Construction
Gignac and Associates
Health Systems Resources Inc.
UHS of Delaware Inc/McAllen Hospital/McAllen Medical Center
In 2005
City of McAllen
Rio Grande Steel
D. WIlson Construction
UHS of Delaware Inc/McAllen Hospital/McAllen Medical Center
In 2004:
Dannenbaum Engineering
Hidalgo County Abstract and Title Co.
Rhodes Enterprises Inc.
Renegade Enterprises of South Texas Inc.
UHS of Delaware Inc./McAllen Hospital/McAllen Medical Center
In 2003:
Dannenbaum Engineering
Marathon Oil
Care Rehab Services
Hidalgo County Abstract and Title Co.
Rio Grande Outfitters
Renegade Enterprises of South Texas Inc.
Spillar Investments
InterNational Bank
Rio Grande Steel
Among the property Flores is accused of omitting:
In 2008:
>> Blue Star No. 2 Lot 32 in Hidalgo County
In 2007:
North 5 and 6 acres of the South 18.94 acres, Lot 54-5, West Addition Sharyland, Hidalgo County
Cabin #1517, Intercoastal Waterway, Cameron County
Blue Star No. 2, Lot 32, Hidalgo County
In 2006:
400 W. Champion Lane, Mission
Cabin No. 1517, Intercoastal Waterway, Cameron County
Blue Star No. 2, Lot 32, Hidalgo County
In 2005:
1212 Guadalupe No. 204 (penthouse condominium), Austin
Blue Star No. 2 Lot 32, Hidalgo County
In 2004:
1212 Guadalupe No. 204 (penthouse condominium), Austin
400 W. Champion, Mission
133 Colorado Drive, Cedar Creek, Bastrop County
2301 Pebble Beach, Onion Creek Subdivision, Austin
Blue Star No. 2 Lot 32, Hidalgo County
In 2003:
1212 Guadalupe No. 204 (penthouse condominum), Austin
400 W. Champion, Mission
Blue Star No. 2, Lot 32, Hidalgo County
2301 Pebble Beach, Onion Creek Subdivision, Austin
Flores is also accused of omitting financial interests from his son, Kino Jr. including:
In '07:
>>a Feb. 13 ride on a private plane owned by Greg LaMantia of L&F Distributors
In '06:
>>income received from the Austin lobbying firm HillCo Partners
In '05:
>>income received from the Austin lobbying firm HillCo Partners
In 2004:
>>an interest in a a racing horse given by a lobbyist
