This article is Part 1 of a four-part series demonstrating how the money in a lobby sector can impact state politics and legislation. We’ve selected the Green Energy sector due to a resurgence of interest in a behind-the-scenes look at renewables following the 2021 snowstorms, but you can follow the money in any industry of interest that is spending lobbying dollars in Austin.
Houston Region Business Coalition
Texas Committee
$166,929Cash on Hand
$1,622,825Total Contributions
$1,567,452Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $275,000.00 | Cherie and K Alan Hassenflu |
| $244,000.00 | Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC |
| $220,000.00 | Richard Weekley |
| $125,000.00 | Melinda and Jeffery D Hildebrand |
| $75,000.00 | Donald Sinclair |
| $50,000.00 | David and Diane Modesett |
| $48,500.00 | Metro National Investment |
| $30,500.00 | Greater Houston Builders Association |
| $14,000.00 | NewQuest Properties |
| $13,750.00 | HOME-PAC Greater Houston Builders Association |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $490,007.67 | Mammoth Marketing Group |
| $305,203.84 | Coalition for Good Government |
| $217,500.00 | Protect and Serve Texas PAC |
| $68,128.00 | Fox Bryant LLC |
| $63,536.24 | Bentley Public Affairs |
| $62,967.52 | Junior League of Houston |
| $53,995.17 | Zenith Strategies |
| $34,875.00 | Beavers Media & Communications |
| $30,000.00 | Joshua Sanders LLC |
| $30,000.00 | Ogg, Kim (Ms.) |
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