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
$27,736Cash on Hand
$20,320Total Contributions
$43,349Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
---|---|
$300.00 | Alphagraphics |
$250.00 | Creating and Managing Wealth |
$200.00 | Chick-Fil-A/beltline |
$200.00 | Homewood Suites by Hilton |
$200.00 | Super 8 Motel |
$200.00 | Yard House |
$150.00 | Bell Insurance Agency |
$150.00 | Children's Health |
$150.00 | Dallas County Flood Control District 1 |
$150.00 | Gerald Stavely Martinizing |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
---|---|
$18,000.00 | The Davis Advocates LLC |
$12,442.90 | Big Dog Strategies |
$6,956.00 | Aggregated Unitemized Expenditures |
$5,950.00 | Maloney Strategic Communications |
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