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
$1,393,485Total Contributions
$1,300,099Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $275,000.00 | Cherie and K Alan Hassenflu |
| $220,000.00 | Richard Weekley |
| $125,000.00 | Melinda and Jeffery D Hildebrand |
| $104,000.00 | Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC |
| $75,000.00 | Donald Sinclair |
| $50,000.00 | David and Diane Modesett |
| $48,500.00 | Metro National Investment |
| $30,500.00 | Greater Houston Builders Association |
| $14,000.00 | NewQuest Properties |
| $12,500.00 | Fidelis Publishing Group LLC |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $452,993.79 | Mammoth Marketing Group |
| $259,350.48 | Coalition for Good Government |
| $217,500.00 | Protect and Serve Texas PAC |
| $63,536.24 | Bentley Public Affairs |
| $58,528.00 | Fox Bryant LLC |
| $54,172.85 | Junior League of Houston |
| $34,875.00 | Beavers Media & Communications |
| $30,000.00 | Joshua Sanders LLC |
| $30,000.00 | Ogg, Kim (Ms.) |
| $30,000.00 | Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers PAC, Inc. (DISSOLVED) |
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