This article is Part 3 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.
Hugh Shine
$261,480Cash on Hand
$376,163Total Contributions
$319,410Total Expenditures
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Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $50,000.00 | R Drayton McLane Jr |
| $11,000.00 | David K Leigh |
| $10,000.00 | Jack Hilliard |
| $7,500.00 | Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC |
| $7,000.00 | Barry Gidden |
| $5,000.00 | Farmers Employee & Agent PAC of Texas (DISSOLVED) |
| $5,000.00 | Mac-PAC-USA |
| $5,000.00 | Peggy Hilliard |
| $5,000.00 | Raymond Smith |
| $5,000.00 | Texas REALTORS Political Action Committee |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $97,000.00 | Glass House Strategy LLC |
| $56,292.93 | Enlighten Solutions LLC |
| $35,241.44 | Barrage LLC |
| $25,050.90 | Jordan Overturf |
| $20,945.00 | Digital Game Changers LLC |
| $17,559.95 | Kwik Kopy Printing |
| $17,177.00 | Baselice & Associates Inc |
| $15,500.00 | Potomac Strategy Group |
| $7,204.75 | Eric Opiela |
| $6,682.20 | Department of US Treasury IRS |
Top Personal Contributions
From reports filed by the recipients of these funds, it appears these transactions originated from personal rather than campaign accounts.
Total Contributions | Candidate | Committee |
|---|---|---|
| $265.00 | Central Texas Republican Women | |
| $250.00 | Republican Party of Bell County (CEC) | |
| $75.00 | Salado Area Republican Women |