This article is Part 3 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.
Direct Energy Employee Political Action Committee (DISSOLVED)
Texas Committee
$2,346Cash on Hand
$119,952Total Contributions
$33,882Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $10,000.00 | Daniel Kipp |
| $9,248.00 | John Schultz |
| $7,800.00 | James "Jim" Steffes |
| $7,021.50 | Aggregated Unitemized Contributions |
| $5,946.00 | Direct Energy LP |
| $5,100.00 | Jessica Mahaffey |
| $5,000.00 | Manu Asthana |
| $3,060.00 | Margorie Philips |
| $2,800.00 | Paul Dobson |
| $2,550.00 | Edward Ross |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $5,000.00 | Dan Patrick |
| $2,500.00 | Glenn Hegar |
| $2,000.00 | Joan Huffman |
| $1,500.00 | Kelly Hancock |
| $1,500.00 | Larry Taylor |
| $1,000.00 | Angela Paxton |
| $1,000.00 | Brandon Creighton |
| $1,000.00 | Charles Perry |
| $1,000.00 | Donna Campbell |
| $1,000.00 | Eddie Lucio III |
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