This article is Part 2 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.
Legislative Study Group - Caucus
Texas Committee
$297,251Total Contributions
$326,605Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $30,000.00 | Altria Client Svcs & Affiliates-Philip Morris USA John Middleton US Smokeless Tobacco & Nu Mark |
| $30,000.00 | Vistra Corporate Services Company |
| $20,000.00 | Chevron USA |
| $15,000.00 | Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America |
| $10,000.00 | AT&T Inc. Texas Political Action Committee |
| $10,000.00 | CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Texas Political Action Committee |
| $10,000.00 | Las Vegas Sands Corporation |
| $10,000.00 | NRG Energy Inc |
| $10,000.00 | Texas State Teachers Association - PAC |
| $10,000.00 | The Home Depot Inc PAC |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $64,682.28 | Edward D Martin |
| $57,003.21 | Department of US Treasury IRS |
| $34,438.46 | Brittany A Sharp |
| $25,348.50 | Edward Martin |
| $25,300.44 | Brittany Sharp |
| $8,240.34 | Samantha Ruelas |
| $8,111.50 | Angelita M Gomez |
| $7,388.00 | Joy M Fairchild |
| $7,388.00 | Phuong T Nguyen |
| $7,358.95 | Edward P Martin |
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