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
$213,050Total Contributions
$312,912Total Expenditures
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Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $12,500.00 | Darryl B Carter |
| $12,500.00 | Texas REALTORS Political Action Committee |
| $10,750.00 | Across The Track PAC |
| $10,600.00 | HillCo PAC |
| $10,000.00 | Farmers Employee & Agent PAC of Texas (DISSOLVED) |
| $6,300.00 | Blackridge Consulting LLP |
| $6,000.00 | Transport Workers Union PAC |
| $5,000.00 | A Better Texas PAC |
| $5,000.00 | Anthony Chase |
| $5,000.00 | Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $34,799.71 | Strong Strategies LLC |
| $28,930.51 | Johnston Campaigns |
| $26,779.84 | Borris Miles |
| $21,816.20 | McConnell & Jones LLP |
| $15,117.09 | W Hotels |
| $11,599.53 | Hotel ZaZa |
| $10,000.00 | Texas Senate Democratic Caucus |
| $9,482.70 | Texas Capitol Gift Shop |
| $8,808.59 | First Class Tours |
| $8,000.00 | Texstars Foundation |
Top Loans
Amount | Lender |
|---|---|
| $10,000.00 | Borris Miles |
| $5,000.00 | Borris Miles |
| $5,000.00 | Borris Miles |
| $2,500.00 | Borris Miles |
| $2,000.00 | Borris Miles |
| $2,000.00 | Borris Miles |
| $1,800.00 | Borris Miles |
| $1,500.00 | Borris Miles |
| $1,000.00 | Borris Miles |
| $1,000.00 | Borris Miles |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| $2,000.00 | Senate District 13 PAC | |
| $1,000.00 | Houston GLBT Political Caucus PAC | |
| $1,000.00 | Senfronia Thompson | Thompson, Senfronia (The Honorable) |
| $500.00 | Sharpstown Democrats | |
| $230.00 | Farmers Employee & Agent PAC of Texas |
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