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.
Trent Ashby
Texas House of Representatives District 9
$849,302Cash on Hand
$3,651,285Total Contributions
$3,381,759Total Expenditures
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Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $706,977.64 | Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC |
| $312,806.77 | Associated Republicans of Texas Campaign Fund |
| $225,000.00 | John L and Barbara Nau III |
| $201,657.34 | Robert Nichols |
| $100,000.00 | Anne and John Weisman |
| $100,000.00 | Robert C and Pamela Lanham Jr |
| $75,500.00 | Texas REALTORS Political Action Committee |
| $50,000.00 | H Ross Perot Jr |
| $50,000.00 | Srr Ranches LLC |
| $43,000.00 | Associated General Contractors of Texas PAC |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $2,261,929.42 | Catalyst Advisors Group LLC |
| $250,000.00 | Verabank - Investment |
| $195,000.00 | Echo Canyon Consulting LLC |
| $87,500.00 | Ragnar Research Partners LLC |
| $48,167.04 | 404 Rio Grande Street Apartments |
| $38,374.80 | Danwal Inc |
| $36,595.00 | Guardian Public Strategies |
| $34,358.17 | Department of US Treasury IRS |
| $32,361.73 | Jake Ellis |
| $24,500.00 | Lilly & Company |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| $36.32 | Golden Triangle Republican Women | |
| $26.50 | Southeast Texas Republican Women |
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