The Office of Congressional Ethics voted unanimously to continue an investigation into Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX) after finding “probable cause” that the Texas Republican may have converted his campaign funds for personal use and failed to disclose required information in annual finance reports.

The independent office that reviews allegations against House members has found probable cause that Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas converted campaign funds to personal use

WASHINGTON – The House Ethics Committee is investigating whether U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls improperly directed campaign money to himself under the guise of rent payments to a company he owned, according to details released Friday. The Republican from Richmond, Texas, has denied wrongdoing and pledged to cooperate with the committee.