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
$261,480Cash on Hand
$641,957Total Contributions
$435,449Total Expenditures
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Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $50,000.00 | R Drayton McLane Jr |
| $27,250.00 | Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC |
| $20,000.00 | James Popp |
| $17,750.00 | Texas REALTORS Political Action Committee |
| $15,000.00 | Texas House Republican Caucus PAC |
| $10,000.00 | Barry Gidden |
| $10,000.00 | Farmers Employee & Agent PAC of Texas (DISSOLVED) |
| $10,000.00 | Garlyn Shelton |
| $10,000.00 | Jack Hilliard |
| $10,000.00 | Popp Hutcheson PLLC |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $118,175.00 | Flexpoint Media Inc |
| $104,778.60 | Targeted Creative Communications Inc |
| $80,300.00 | Push Digital LLC |
| $40,800.00 | Murphy Nasica & Associates |
| $20,000.00 | 936 Media LLC |
| $20,000.00 | Keats Norfleet |
| $12,009.25 | M & D Business Services |
| $10,000.00 | Charlotte Blakemore |
| $8,070.00 | Jordan Overturf |
| $7,500.00 | Hilary Shine |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000.00 | Ernest Bailes IV | Bailes IV, Ernest J. (The Honorable) |
| $204.00 | Salado Area Republican Women | |
| $150.00 | Republican Party of Bell County (CEC) |