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 Region Business Coalition
Texas Committee
$202,205Cash on Hand
$566,793Total Contributions
$785,773Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $78,895.00 | Richard Weekley |
| $57,000.00 | Cherie and K Alan Hassenflu |
| $50,000.00 | David and Bonnie Weekley |
| $30,000.00 | Robert & Janice McNair |
| $20,000.00 | Terry L Looper |
| $17,000.00 | Metro National Investment |
| $15,000.00 | Max Levit |
| $11,800.00 | Johnny Hendrix |
| $10,000.00 | Greater Houston Builders Association |
| $10,000.00 | HOME-PAC Greater Houston Builders Association |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $377,784.49 | Mammoth Marketing Group |
| $77,265.53 | Junior League of Houston |
| $75,000.00 | FP1 Public Affairs LLC |
| $60,000.00 | Beavers Media & Communications |
| $35,000.00 | Raconteur Media Company |
| $31,581.60 | Barrage LLC |
| $30,977.43 | Thomas Graphics Inc |
| $21,433.08 | Integra Solutions |
| $19,333.91 | Summit Direct Mail Inc |
| $10,000.00 | University of Houston, Bauer College of Business |
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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 Houston is the first installment in our series analyzing the top taxpayer-funded entities in Texas.