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.
Hugh Shine
Texas House of Representatives District 55
$302,250Cash on Hand
$376,163Total Contributions
$325,533Total Expenditures
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Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $50,000.00 | R Drayton McLane Jr |
| $11,000.00 | David K Leigh |
| $10,000.00 | Jack Hilliard |
| $7,500.00 | Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC |
| $7,000.00 | Barry Gidden |
| $5,000.00 | Farmers Employee & Agent PAC of Texas (DISSOLVED) |
| $5,000.00 | Mac-PAC-USA |
| $5,000.00 | Peggy Hilliard |
| $5,000.00 | Raymond Smith |
| $5,000.00 | Texas REALTORS Political Action Committee |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $97,000.00 | Glass House Strategy LLC |
| $56,292.93 | Enlighten Solutions LLC |
| $35,241.44 | Barrage LLC |
| $25,050.90 | Jordan Overturf |
| $20,945.00 | Digital Game Changers LLC |
| $17,559.95 | Kwik Kopy Printing |
| $17,177.00 | Baselice & Associates Inc |
| $15,500.00 | Potomac Strategy Group |
| $7,204.75 | Eric Opiela |
| $6,682.20 | Department of US Treasury IRS |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| $265.00 | Central Texas Republican Women | |
| $250.00 | Republican Party of Bell County (CEC) | |
| $75.00 | Salado Area Republican Women |
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