The latest campaign finance reports reveal that the Texas Democrats who broke quorum collected $491,000 between their July 12 departure and the end of the first special session. Over 25 percent of that money came from out-of-state donors.
Hotel PAC
Texas Committee
$25,506Cash on Hand
$21,416Total Contributions
$17,704Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $2,797.00 | Hilton Hotels and Resorts |
| $1,001.00 | Rakesh Patel |
| $1,000.00 | Mayur Patel |
| $900.00 | Marriott Hotels |
| $504.00 | Sumit Dalwadi |
| $501.00 | Deven Bhakta |
| $501.00 | Hiren Govind |
| $501.00 | Jags Patel |
| $500.00 | Carlos Gonzalez |
| $500.00 | Harendra Patel |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $4,400.00 | Voters Voice |
| $2,500.00 | Asset |
| $2,500.00 | Texas House Republican Caucus PAC |
| $1,400.00 | Thla/allman & Associates |
| $1,000.00 | Hugh Shine |
| $1,000.00 | Rafael Anchia |
| $1,000.00 | Sheryl Cole |
| $1,000.00 | Todd Hunter |
| $500.00 | Barbara Gervin-Hawkins |
| $500.00 | Liza Barratachea |
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