The latest campaign finance reports reveal that the Texas Democrats who broke quorum collected $491,000 between their July 12 departure and the end of the first special session. Over 25 percent of that money came from out-of-state donors.
Texas Republican Legislative Caucus
Texas Committee
$634,500Total Contributions
$576,921Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $35,000.00 | Amazon.com Inc |
| $30,000.00 | Google Inc |
| $25,000.00 | Arb Interactive Inc |
| $25,000.00 | Chevron USA |
| $20,000.00 | AT&T Inc. Texas Political Action Committee |
| $20,000.00 | Charter Communications Inc Texas PAC |
| $20,000.00 | Las Vegas Sands Corporation |
| $20,000.00 | NRG Energy Inc |
| $20,000.00 | PepsiCo Inc |
| $20,000.00 | Vistra Operations Company LLC |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $209,420.86 | Hyatt Hotels |
| $116,111.49 | Christine Mojezati |
| $74,728.77 | Department of US Treasury IRS |
| $45,609.96 | Avery Hagler |
| $25,891.27 | Tyler Bowyer |
| $18,088.66 | The Austin Club |
| $13,216.59 | Darling Promotional Products |
| $12,606.72 | Stephen F Austin Hotel |
| $10,051.10 | Atchley & Associates LLP |
| $5,059.59 | Health Care Services Corporation |
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