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.
Victoria County Republican Party (CEC)
Texas Committee
$55,143Cash on Hand
$51,916Total Contributions
$82,187Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $7,615.00 | Fariborz Gorouhi and Pardis Mohebtash |
| $3,500.00 | Robbie Burdge |
| $2,300.00 | Billy Whitfield |
| $1,575.00 | Gary Burns |
| $1,556.00 | Micah Patton |
| $1,375.00 | Patrick Strauss |
| $1,350.00 | Jason Ohrt |
| $1,325.00 | David Adrian |
| $1,260.00 | John Clegg |
| $1,250.00 | Mark Krause |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $40,149.51 | Prosperity Bank - Investment |
| $11,409.55 | S&j Catering |
| $5,850.00 | Leon Building |
| $2,300.00 | Mallory Crabb Spring Creek |
| $1,944.37 | Brand US Marketing |
| $1,800.00 | Johnny Martin 361 Band |
| $1,773.85 | Mallory Meloy Spring Creek |
| $1,675.42 | Mint & Vine |
| $1,495.39 | Texas Liquor |
| $1,479.58 | Barbara Breazeale |
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