Two weeks ago, Transparency USA reported about Forward Majority, a national political action committee (PAC) targeting the Texas House and several other state legislatures with the intent of flipping control to the Democrats ahead of the 2021 redistricting process.
Texas Medical Association Political Action Committee
Texas Political Action Committee
$224,290Cash on Hand
$1,733,051Total Contributions
$917,175Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Donors
| Total Donations | Name |
|---|---|
| $520,238.96 | Texas Medical Association Political Action Committee |
| $65,375.00 | U.S. Anesthesia Partners of Texas PAC |
| $50,375.00 | KS Management Services LLC |
| $41,875.00 | Greater Houston Anesthesiology PA |
| $33,300.00 | South Texas Radiology Group, PA |
| $28,727.00 | Radiology Associates of North Texas PA |
| $23,600.00 | Radiology Group, PA |
| $22,375.00 | Star Anesthesia P.A. PAC (DISSOLVED) |
| $11,625.00 | Capitol Anesthesiology Association |
| $7,500.00 | Arlo F Weltge |
Top Expenditures
| Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $174,000.00 | J.D. Sheffield |
| $58,022.00 | The Eppstein Group |
| $30,000.00 | Jane Nelson |
| $30,000.00 | Terah Isaacson |
| $25,500.00 | Thomas Oliverson |
| $25,000.00 | Anna Allred |
| $22,500.00 | Bonnen, James Gregory (The Honorable) |
| $20,227.18 | Texas Medical Association Political Action Committee |
| $20,000.00 | Greg Abbott |
| $18,464.00 | Texas Press Association |
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