This article is Part 3 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.
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility PAC
Texas Committee
$60Cash on Hand
$2,610Total Contributions
$7,966Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $1,400.00 | Empower Texans PAC (DISSOLVED) |
| $1,000.00 | Timothy M and Terri Dunn |
| $100.00 | Ross Kecseg |
| $90.00 | Tony McDonald |
| $20.00 | Cheli Myers |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $4,862.23 | Privado Bookkeeping |
| $1,350.00 | Allman & Associates Inc |
| $870.11 | Tony Tinderholt |
| $823.43 | Quik Print |
| $40.00 | Plains Capital Bank (First National Bank) |
| $10.50 | Empower Texans PAC (DISSOLVED) |
| $9.98 | Anedot Inc |
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