The latest campaign finance reports reveal that the Texas Democrats who broke quorum collected $491,000 between their July 12 departure and the end of the first special session. Over 25 percent of that money came from out-of-state donors.
Austin Industries Cos. PAC
Texas Committee
$22,674Cash on Hand
$59,126Total Contributions
$61,000Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
---|---|
$5,040.00 | Bradley Brown |
$3,640.00 | Joel S Michael |
$2,080.00 | Dale S Henry |
$2,080.00 | Richard L Mills |
$2,080.00 | Rolando Zarate |
$1,540.00 | John D Eitson |
$1,525.00 | John Shine |
$1,300.00 | Erik R Emerson |
$1,060.00 | William Wallace |
$1,048.00 | Tyler Huston Hart |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
---|---|
$10,000.00 | Associated General Contractors of Texas PAC |
$4,000.00 | Hakeem Jeffries Campaign |
$4,000.00 | Jason Smith Campaign |
$4,000.00 | Richard E Neal Campaign |
$4,000.00 | Rob Portman Campaign |
$3,000.00 | John Thune US Senate |
$2,000.00 | Ben Cardin for Senate |
$2,000.00 | Grassley Committee Inc |
$2,000.00 | Jodey Arrington |
$2,000.00 | John Cornyn |
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