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.
Harris County Democratic Party (CEC)
Texas Committee
$158,015Cash on Hand
$596,741Total Contributions
$561,827Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $127,700.50 | The Katy Jewett Memorial Training Fund |
| $20,000.00 | James Talarico |
| $20,000.00 | Senfronia Thompson |
| $15,000.00 | Beau Miller |
| $15,000.00 | Teresa Waldrop |
| $11,000.00 | Lina Hidalgo Campaign |
| $10,500.00 | Donna Roth |
| $10,500.00 | Jason Cox Campaign |
| $10,360.00 | Tanya Garrison |
| $10,200.00 | Germaine Tanner |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $131,515.58 | Frost Bank |
| $109,792.23 | Gusto Capital LLC |
| $63,028.56 | Berlin Rosen LTD |
| $30,125.59 | Hilton Hotels and Resorts |
| $16,556.98 | Scale to Win |
| $15,453.80 | Concept Neighborhood |
| $14,843.14 | First Data Merchant Services Corporation |
| $11,863.57 | Human Age Digital |
| $10,694.50 | Anthony & Anthony Affairs |
| $9,480.00 | Bee Compliance LLC |
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And these numbers may tell only part of the story. The totals don’t include any political donations these men and women have given to candidates in federal races, such as the O’Rourke vs. Cruz battle. Moreover, these numbers don’t reflect any donations given to 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) organizations. Courts have ruled that these groups do not have to divulge their donors in order to protect the donors’ rights to freedom of speech and freedom of assembly.