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.
Friends of The University of Texas at Austin
Texas Committee
$329,351Cash on Hand
$2,571,872Total Contributions
$2,576,214Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $94,500.00 | Charles W Matthews Jr |
| $85,000.00 | Carlos M Zaffirini Jr |
| $75,000.00 | William H Cunningham |
| $60,000.00 | Dee S Osborne |
| $58,500.00 | James I Perkins |
| $51,000.00 | Catherine and Sam L Susser |
| $46,000.00 | Gary & Sylvie Crum |
| $42,500.00 | John L Adams |
| $42,000.00 | Carol Franklin Heller |
| $40,000.00 | Charles W Tate |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $963,529.88 | John Doner & Associates Inc |
| $250,000.00 | Greg Abbott |
| $124,606.08 | Atchley & Associates LLP |
| $100,000.00 | Dan Patrick |
| $56,000.00 | Judith Zaffirini |
| $52,500.00 | Joan Huffman |
| $41,000.00 | Dennis Bonnen |
| $39,500.00 | Dade Phelan |
| $30,000.00 | Joe Straus III |
| $30,000.00 | John Whitmire |
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