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.
Coats Rose PAC
Texas Committee
$25,637Cash on Hand
$0Total Contributions
$130,058Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $9,000.00 | Bob Hebert Campaign |
| $7,000.00 | Pat Fallon |
| $6,621.04 | Carol Alvarado |
| $6,500.00 | Jose Menendez |
| $5,000.00 | Keep Austin Affordable PAC |
| $3,500.00 | Brandon Creighton |
| $3,000.00 | Dennis Bonnen |
| $2,500.00 | Craig Estes |
| $2,500.00 | The Real Estate Council of Austin, Inc. Advancing Democracy PAC |
| $2,000.00 | Cecil Bell Jr |
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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.