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.
Texas Auctioneers Association Political Action Committee
Texas Committee
$7,373Cash on Hand
$15,464Total Contributions
$16,750Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $6,000.00 | Lemons Auctioneers LLP |
| $1,500.00 | Luther Davis |
| $500.00 | Coleman & Patterson Auctioneers |
| $500.00 | Craig Meier |
| $410.00 | Aggregated Unitemized Contributions |
| $400.00 | Krista Richter |
| $350.00 | John Nutt |
| $315.00 | Roger Ward |
| $300.00 | Alvin Kaddatz |
| $300.00 | Scott W Swenson |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $12,000.00 | Todd R Kercheval LLC |
| $1,500.00 | Walt Roberts |
| $1,000.00 | John Kumpel |
| $1,000.00 | Kelly Hancock |
| $1,000.00 | Senfronia Thompson |
| $250.00 | Brent Graves |
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