Less than one year into a new administration, speculation is already in full swing for the 2024 presidential election. While no politician seems to have escaped the rumor mill, political spectators have honed in on two prominent state leaders who may be positioning themselves for a spot on the Republican ticket.
Halff Associates State PAC
Texas Committee
$295,384Cash on Hand
$232,738Total Contributions
$227,250Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $3,500.00 | Menton Murray III |
| $2,800.00 | Andrew Ickert |
| $2,800.00 | Benjamin Pylant |
| $2,800.00 | Jessica Daily |
| $2,800.00 | Todd Jackson |
| $2,800.00 | William Hickey Jr |
| $2,625.00 | Long Nguyen |
| $2,450.00 | Benjamin McGahey |
| $2,450.00 | Edward Herolt |
| $2,450.00 | Emily Anderson |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $15,000.00 | Greg Abbott |
| $15,000.00 | John Whitmire |
| $12,000.00 | Matt Gray Campaign |
| $10,000.00 | Rodney Ellis |
| $7,500.00 | 2025 Hood County Bond Program |
| $7,500.00 | Lesley Briones Campaign |
| $7,500.00 | Steven Snell |
| $7,000.00 | Justin Beckendorff Campaign |
| $6,500.00 | Grady Prestage |
| $5,000.00 | Adrian Garcia Campaign |
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