This article is Part 3 of a four-part series demonstrating how the money in a lobby sector can impact state politics and legislation. We’ve selected the Green Energy sector due to a resurgence of interest in a behind-the-scenes look at renewables following the 2021 snowstorms, but you can follow the money in any industry of interest that is spending lobbying dollars in Austin.
Dawn Buckingham
State Senate (R)
$1,631,616Cash on Hand
$587,780Total Donations
$155,187Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Donors
| Total Donations | Name |
|---|---|
| $200,000.00 | Michael & Mary Porter |
| $25,000.00 | Morris D Jaffe |
| $25,000.00 | Nichola Jaffe |
| $20,000.00 | Clifton L Thomas |
| $20,000.00 | Ellyn Yacktman |
| $15,000.00 | Dian Graves Stai |
| $12,000.00 | John L and Barbara Nau III |
| $10,000.00 | Arch Aplin III |
| $10,000.00 | Charter Communications Inc Texas PAC |
| $10,000.00 | CR Hefner Jr |
Top Expenditures
| Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $64,466.42 | John Doner & Associates Inc |
| $25,000.00 | Big Dog Strategies |
| $13,932.50 | Chase Bank Visa |
| $10,399.08 | Texas Federation of Republican Women PAC |
| $9,354.84 | Aaron Harris |
| $5,000.00 | Arena LLC |
| $3,000.00 | Madeleine Traeger |
| $2,900.00 | The Coefficient Group LLC |
| $2,870.00 | Anedot Inc |
| $2,500.00 | The Blocker Group Trey J Blocker PLLC |
Top Personal Donations
From reports filed by the recipients of these funds, it appears these transactions originated from personal rather than campaign accounts.
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