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
$247,443Total Contributions
$305,972Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $25,000.00 | Arb Interactive Inc |
| $25,000.00 | Chevron USA |
| $20,000.00 | Vistra Energy Corp |
| $15,000.00 | Exxon Mobil Corporation Political Action Committee of Texas |
| $15,000.00 | Las Vegas Sands Corporation |
| $10,000.00 | Amazon.com Inc |
| $10,000.00 | BNSF Railway Company RAILPAC |
| $10,000.00 | NRG Energy Inc |
| $10,000.00 | Uber Technologies Inc |
| $9,000.00 | Altria Client Svcs & Affiliates-Philip Morris USA John Middleton US Smokeless Tobacco & Nu Mark |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $65,437.58 | Samantha Ruelas |
| $63,355.44 | Department of US Treasury IRS |
| $39,967.94 | Malea McMurray |
| $20,800.00 | Texas Hospital Association |
| $11,697.82 | Kwi Myers |
| $11,047.22 | Alirma Davis |
| $11,047.22 | Dominic Beck |
| $11,047.22 | Janay Prince |
| $11,047.22 | Joa Brown |
| $11,047.12 | Sydney Medina |