This article is Part 1 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.
Heart Place PAC
Texas Committee
$94,087Cash on Hand
$78,550Total Contributions
$18,000Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $5,200.00 | Andrew Miller |
| $5,200.00 | Hootan Rahimizadeh |
| $5,200.00 | Iyad Rashdan |
| $5,200.00 | John Bret |
| $5,200.00 | John Duncan |
| $5,200.00 | Kenneth Johnson |
| $5,200.00 | Marc Pieniek |
| $5,200.00 | Mark Teng |
| $5,200.00 | Michael Graceffo |
| $5,200.00 | Richard K Snyder |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $10,000.00 | Greg Abbott |
| $3,000.00 | Thomas Oliverson |
| $2,000.00 | Greg Bonnen |
| $1,000.00 | Angie Chen Button |
| $1,000.00 | Liz Campos |
| $1,000.00 | Giovanni Capriglione |
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