Transparency USA | 10/27/2021

When it comes to the money in Texas politics, these are the names that you are viewing the most. See the top five entities in each category (Candidates, Donors, Lobbyist Clients, Lobbyists, PACs, and Payees) that generated the greatest interest in Q3 of 2021. Top Viewed Texas Candidates 1. Greg Abbott 2. John Wray 3. Dan Patrick 4. Ken …

Transparency USA | 10/21/2021

Which Texas candidate raised the most money? Lists of top donors and candidates in a given race or election cycle are among the most popularly-viewed articles in campaign finance, including on Transparency USA. At a glance, our readers can see the top candidates, PACs and donors ranked by total fundraising in any selected election cycle. …

Transparency USA | 10/14/2021

Thirteen members of the Texas House and two members of the Texas Senate have already announced their intention to retire or to seek higher office, creating 15 open seats in the Texas legislature with redistricting underway ahead of the 2022 elections.  2022 Open Seats in the Texas Legislature Any funds remaining in an officeholder’s campaign …

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Transparency USA | 09/23/2021

Less than one year into a new administration, speculation is already in full swing for the 2024 presidential election. While no politician seems to have escaped the rumor mill, political spectators have honed in on two prominent state leaders who may be positioning themselves for a spot on the Republican ticket.    Governors Greg Abbott (R-Texas) …

Transparency USA | 09/17/2021

The latest campaign finance reports reveal that the Texas Democrats who broke quorum collected $491,000 between their July 12 departure and the end of the first special session. Over 25 percent of that money came from out-of-state donors. The Quorum-Breaking Backstory A majority of Democratic Texas legislators refused to show up to the special legislative …