New Texas Ethics Commission director fond of anti-Trump diaper pin

All polemics and apologetics aside, we understand the Texas Ethics Commission (TEC) can often be used as a battering ram against one's political enemies.

Whether or not you agree with that assertion, it is a growing suspicion that the TEC is being used to silence conservative opposition to the powers that be in the Texas Legislature.

So is it a good PR move for an embattled agency to appoint a new Executive Director who brandishes a symbol for opposition to President-elect Donald Trump? See Facebook screenshot below -- and apologies if we have the wrong Seana Beckerman Willing or if that's a special type of collectible safety pin we're not aware of.

The Texas Ethics Commission has eight commissioners -- four of whom are appointed by the Governor, two are appointed by the Lieutenant Governor, and two are appointed by the Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives.  Members of the Senate and House who represent each political party submit lists of nominees to the appropriate state official for appointment. The commissioners serve for four-year terms.