Raymond is the representative for Texas House District 42 and is running for re-election in 2022. Raymond raised $546,160 and spent $806,348 between Jan. 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022. According to Texas Ethics Commission reports, Raymond spent the most money with the following individual payees and PACs.

When we were kids, the TV show Schoolhouse Rock taught us how laws were passed in Congress with its catchy “I’m Just a Bill” tune. Here’s a run-down on how it works in Texas.

Lobbying is big business