This article is Part 1 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.

At Transparency Texas, our mission is to make it easy for you to understand the money in Texas politics.

Here’s a look at the top ten elected officials with the most cash on hand so far in the 2018 election cycle: