To find some of the most influential people in Austin, look no further than the lobbyists employed by hundreds of entities across the state of Texas. The highest paid lobbyists in Texas politics are hired by organizations willing to spend significant resources persuading lawmakers to support legislation that is favorable to their interests.
Friends of The University of Texas at Austin
Texas Committee
$314,433Cash on Hand
$2,362,622Total Contributions
$2,363,345Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $84,500.00 | Charles W Matthews Jr |
| $65,000.00 | William H Cunningham |
| $60,000.00 | Carlos M Zaffirini Jr |
| $58,500.00 | James I Perkins |
| $50,000.00 | Dee S Osborne |
| $48,500.00 | Catherine and Sam L Susser |
| $46,000.00 | Gary & Sylvie Crum |
| $42,000.00 | Carol Franklin Heller |
| $40,000.00 | Charles W Tate |
| $39,000.00 | Mike Myers |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $888,879.88 | John Doner & Associates Inc |
| $250,000.00 | Greg Abbott |
| $112,952.64 | Atchley & Associates LLP |
| $100,000.00 | Dan Patrick |
| $47,500.00 | Joan Huffman |
| $46,000.00 | Judith Zaffirini |
| $41,000.00 | Dennis Bonnen |
| $39,500.00 | Dade Phelan |
| $30,000.00 | Joe Straus III |
| $30,000.00 | John Whitmire |
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