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.
Committee to Inform Voters on Business Issues
Texas Committee
$23,436Cash on Hand
$10,450Total Contributions
$15,210Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $200.00 | Homewood Suites by Hilton |
| $150.00 | Alphagraphics |
| $150.00 | Courtyard by Marriott-Dfw North |
| $100.00 | Aloft Las Colinas |
| $100.00 | Bank of the West |
| $100.00 | Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Irving |
| $100.00 | Bmo Transportation Finance |
| $100.00 | Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District |
| $100.00 | Creating and Managing Wealth |
| $100.00 | Driver Pipeline Company Inc |
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