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.
Red Wave Texas
Texas Committee
$14Cash on Hand
$14,235Total Contributions
$12,318Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $7,000.00 | Carol Adams |
| $2,000.00 | George Mitcham |
| $1,000.00 | Victoria Manusos |
| $500.00 | Chris Betts |
| $500.00 | Debbie Henegan |
| $500.00 | George McCullough |
| $500.00 | Jane Sellars |
| $450.00 | Cole Fox |
| $400.00 | Sarcis Bajakjian |
| $200.00 | Bob Dennard |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $6,856.11 | Pro Print and Label |
| $1,625.38 | The Copy Shop |
| $595.38 | First Graphic Services Inc |
| $500.00 | Evelyn Brooks |
| $500.00 | Gould Mike |
| $452.88 | Pro Print & First Graphics Services |
| $390.00 | Patricia Loomis |
| $264.26 | John Montes |
| $255.00 | Joshua Montgomery |
| $205.00 | Benjamin Cohen |
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