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
$10,159Total Contributions
$26,139Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $2,275.00 | Aggregated Unitemized Contributions |
| $2,000.00 | Trinity Conservative Coalition |
| $650.00 | Lynn Baber |
| $320.00 | Carole Elston |
| $250.00 | David Sweeney |
| $244.00 | Michael Olcott |
| $200.00 | Caren Foster |
| $200.00 | Lynn Baber |
| $170.00 | Karen Lowery |
| $150.00 | Craig Bonham |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $22,298.93 | Wishlist Direct / VoterDirect Texas |
| $3,000.00 | Counterjab Enterprises LLC |
| $840.00 | Northside Baptist Church |
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