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
$6,387Cash on Hand
$0Total Contributions
$63,500Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $7,500.00 | Cecil Bell Jr |
| $5,000.00 | Jose Menedez Campaign |
| $5,000.00 | Paul Bettencourt |
| $3,750.00 | Dan Patrick |
| $3,750.00 | Dustin Burrows |
| $2,500.00 | Abbie Kamin Campaign |
| $2,500.00 | Annise Parker Campaign |
| $2,500.00 | Chris Hollins for Houston City Controller |
| $2,500.00 | Martha Castex-Tatum Campaign |
| $2,500.00 | Thomas Oliverson |
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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.