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.
Houston Associated General Contractors PAC
Texas Committee
$80,755Cash on Hand
$662,885Total Contributions
$648,610Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $33,500.00 | Ralph Stan Marek Jr |
| $25,000.00 | George Pontikes |
| $22,000.00 | Graham Moore |
| $21,000.00 | Tadd Tellepsen |
| $20,000.00 | Murray Neal |
| $18,500.00 | Steve Dishman |
| $16,000.00 | Michael Vaughn |
| $13,000.00 | Cokinos Bosien & Young PC |
| $13,000.00 | Howard T Tellepsen Jr |
| $10,000.00 | Anslow Bryant Construction Ltd |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $470,000.00 | Texas Building Branch Associated General Contractors PAC |
| $17,500.00 | Paul Workman |
| $12,500.00 | John Cyrier |
| $12,500.00 | John Whitmire |
| $10,000.00 | Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC |
| $8,000.00 | Dwayne Bohac |
| $6,000.00 | Dade Phelan |
| $5,000.00 | Bill King |
| $5,000.00 | Joe Straus III |
| $5,000.00 | Mike Schofield |
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Nearly $70 million has already been pumped into the accounts of Texas candidates and PACs for the 2020 elections. Who’s giving all that money? Lots of everyday Texans. Ninety-seven percent of all contributions so far have been for $1,000 or less.