Now that lawmakers have convened in Austin, private citizens and PACs are no longer able to make political contributions, so the sole financial influence on lawmakers during the legislative session comes from lobbyists. In fact, in session and out, lobbying is by far the biggest source of money in Texas politics — and taxpayers are footing the bill for a lot of it. This look at the City of Lubbock is part of our series analyzing taxpayer-funded entities in Texas.
Texans for More Top Ranked Texas Universities PAC
Texas Committee
$6,666Cash on Hand
$1,511,140Total Contributions
$1,461,684Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $450,000.00 | Texas Tech Foundation |
| $250,000.00 | Texas State University Development Foundation |
| $250,000.00 | University of Houston Political Action Committee |
| $250,000.00 | Unt Foundation Inc |
| $50,000.00 | Charles and Helen Schwab Living Trust |
| $50,000.00 | R Drayton McLane Jr |
| $50,000.00 | Texas Tech Alumni and Friends Political Action Committee (DISSOLVED) |
| $25,000.00 | Exxon Mobil Corporation Political Action Committee of Texas |
| $25,000.00 | Hillwood Development Company LLC |
| $25,000.00 | John L and Barbara Nau III |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $492,034.55 | Right Way Marketing |
| $376,059.76 | Thomas Graphics Inc |
| $228,960.56 | Fusion 3001 LLC |
| $60,000.00 | MAP Political Communication |
| $52,300.00 | Ragnar Research Partners LLC |
| $50,000.00 | G5 Strategies |
| $40,000.00 | Spencer Davis |
| $30,000.00 | Jefferson Lines |
| $22,000.00 | Kim Garza-Turner |
| $22,000.00 | Nathan McDaniel |
Related Articles
**Editor’s Note: Since this article went live, the Texas House formally elected Dade Phelan as Speaker of the House.**
To find some of the most influential people in Austin, look no further than the lobbyists employed by hundreds of entities across the state of Texas. The highest paid lobbyists in Texas politics are hired by organizations willing to spend significant resources persuading lawmakers to support legislation that is favorable to their interests.