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.
House Democratic Caucus
Texas Committee
$2,161,949Total Contributions
$1,794,738Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $1,000,000.00 | Powered by People |
| $500,000.00 | Texas Justice |
| $100,000.00 | Hakeem Jeffries Campaign |
| $50,442.36 | The Dad Briefs |
| $25,000.00 | Arb Interactive Inc |
| $20,000.00 | Google Inc |
| $10,000.00 | Amazon.com Inc |
| $10,000.00 | AT&T Inc. Texas Political Action Committee |
| $10,000.00 | HCA Management Services |
| $10,000.00 | Phrma |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $255,613.19 | Marriott Hotels |
| $200,500.00 | Air Partner Inc |
| $167,181.88 | Global Security Innovative Strategies LLC |
| $150,000.00 | Brazil & Dunn Attorneys at Law |
| $139,173.43 | Q Center |
| $134,955.10 | Vinakaya Hospitality |
| $82,350.68 | ADP Payroll Services |
| $81,776.46 | Joshua Nisenson |
| $79,243.86 | Irma Reyes |
| $72,573.04 | Lillian Garvens |
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