This article is Part 4 of a four-part series demonstrating how the money in a lobby sector can impact state politics and legislation. Read the first three articles here, here, and here.
True Texas Elections Political Action Committee
Texas Committee
$747Cash on Hand
$2,146Total Contributions
$8,318Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $250.97 | Laura Pressley PhD |
| $150.00 | Bill Eby |
| $150.00 | Laura Pressley |
| $150.00 | Mollie Lazarus |
| $150.00 | Terry Soll |
| $100.00 | Betty Steinke |
| $100.00 | Cathy Jaster |
| $100.00 | Cham Baird |
| $100.00 | Marty Olson |
| $100.00 | Shannon Reagan |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $8,000.00 | True Texas Elections LLC |
| $150.00 | Ccdf - USA |
| $75.00 | Ccdf |
| $50.00 | Frost Bank |
| $43.30 | White Orchid Floral |
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