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
$56,561Total Contributions
$50,236Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $5,550.00 | James "Jim" Steffes |
| $4,416.00 | John Schultz |
| $4,330.00 | Direct Energy LP |
| $2,600.00 | Bruce Stewart |
| $2,150.00 | Edward Ross |
| $2,050.00 | David Draper |
| $1,800.00 | Amy Oehler |
| $1,720.00 | Jesse Dickerman |
| $1,625.00 | Aggregated Unitemized Contributions |
| $1,600.00 | Ronald Cerniglia |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $5,000.00 | Dan Patrick |
| $4,000.00 | Kelly Hancock |
| $2,500.00 | Glenn Hegar |
| $2,500.00 | Ken Paxton |
| $2,002.50 | Public Affairs Support Services Inc |
| $2,000.00 | Bryan Hughes |
| $1,500.00 | Chris Paddie |
| $1,500.00 | Craig Goldman |
| $1,000.00 | Brian Birdwell |
| $1,000.00 | Charles Doc Anderson |
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