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.
Parker County Conservatives PAC
Texas Committee
$21,135Cash on Hand
$45,006Total Contributions
$38,746Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $20,275.98 | Michael Olcott |
| $10,000.00 | Defend Texas Liberty PAC |
| $4,500.00 | Trinity Conservative Coalition |
| $3,301.00 | Aggregated Unitemized Contributions |
| $2,550.00 | Larry Bartolli |
| $1,200.00 | Tobie Hall |
| $700.00 | Carole Elston |
| $500.00 | Samantha Diggs |
| $400.00 | Jerry Cotten |
| $251.00 | Barry Schlech |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $17,583.56 | Direct Texas LLC |
| $10,662.50 | Anthem Media Inc |
| $9,621.63 | Wishlist Direct / VoterDirect Texas |
| $478.05 | Mike Olcott |
| $400.53 | Ups Store 6032 |
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