But this year was different. Governor Greg Abbott called legislators back to Austin this summer from July 18 – August 15 for a “Special Session” to address what Gov. Abbott considered unfinished business from the regular session. Unlike the regular session, there was no moratorium on politicians receiving donations during the special session. They could legally take money from those in Austin seeking to influence legislation. Some lawmakers publicly announced they wouldn’t take donations during the special session, while others remained silent. Several prominent elected officials took donations up until the day before the special session began, and then turned off the flow of money once the session began.
Borris Miles
Texas State Senate District 13
$22,186Cash on Hand
$36,900Total Contributions
$48,080Total Expenditures
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Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $20,000.00 | Zaffarini Carlos |
| $5,000.00 | Texas Trial Lawyers Association PAC |
| $2,500.00 | Texas Assisted Living Association PAC |
| $2,000.00 | Barry Khan |
| $1,500.00 | Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP |
| $1,000.00 | Grady Prestage |
| $1,000.00 | Mike Toomey & Associates |
| $1,000.00 | National Association of Chain Drug Stores Inc |
| $1,000.00 | Texas Aft AFL CIO |
| $1,000.00 | Texas Optometric PAC |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $24,000.00 | Borris Miles |
| $6,000.00 | Carlos Flores Campaign |
| $5,000.00 | Harris County Democratic Party (P) |
| $3,023.00 | Catfish Willy's |
| $2,500.00 | Harris County Black American Democrats |
| $1,400.00 | Texas Ethics Commission |
| $1,323.54 | Westside Group |
| $1,165.00 | Camille Foster |
| $1,000.00 | Texas Senate Ladies Club |
| $1,000.00 | The Spaw Senate Account |
Top Personal Contributions
From reports filed by the recipients of these funds, it appears these transactions originated from personal rather than campaign accounts.
Total Contributions | Candidate | Committee |
|---|---|---|
| $2,500.00 | Houston Black American Democrats Political Action Committee |
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