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
$245,506Total Contributions
$315,510Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $40,000.00 | Chevron USA |
| $35,000.00 | Vistra Energy Corp |
| $25,000.00 | NRG Energy Inc |
| $10,000.00 | Altria Client Svcs & Affiliates-Philip Morris USA John Middleton US Smokeless Tobacco & Nu Mark |
| $10,000.00 | BNSF Railway Company RAILPAC |
| $10,000.00 | Las Vegas Sands Corporation |
| $7,500.00 | DIRECTV LLC |
| $7,500.00 | Simone Otus Coxe |
| $6,000.00 | The Beer Alliance of Texas Political Action Committee |
| $5,000.00 | AT&T Inc. Texas Political Action Committee |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $80,410.29 | Samantha Ruelas |
| $57,389.50 | Department of US Treasury IRS |
| $31,267.46 | Edward Martin |
| $18,507.10 | Devan C Daniels |
| $13,455.00 | Wework Companies LLC |
| $10,012.05 | Savannah Lee |
| $9,557.38 | Brian Dusablon |
| $9,557.38 | Carl Schwartz |
| $9,557.38 | Drew Tonjes |
| $9,557.38 | Jade Tucker |
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