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
$142,906Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $17,500.00 | Drew Alan Springer Jr |
| $12,500.00 | Lois Kolkhorst |
| $10,000.00 | Brandon Creighton |
| $6,500.00 | Paul Bettencourt |
| $6,000.00 | Carol Alvarado |
| $6,000.00 | Robert Nichols |
| $5,500.00 | Tan Parker IV |
| $5,000.00 | Dade Phelan |
| $5,000.00 | Sylvester Turner |
| $4,500.00 | Will Metcalf |
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This article is Part 2 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.
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.