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
Texas House of Representatives District 55
$259,451Cash on Hand
$656,346Total Contributions
$407,297Total Expenditures
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Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $67,672.36 | Texas House Leadership Fund (INACTIVE) |
| $35,000.00 | R Drayton McLane Jr |
| $25,208.98 | Associated Republicans of Texas Campaign Fund |
| $20,000.00 | Jack Hilliard |
| $20,000.00 | Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC |
| $17,500.00 | Garlyn Shelton |
| $15,000.00 | Charles C Butt |
| $15,000.00 | David K Leigh |
| $10,000.00 | Farmers Employee & Agent PAC of Texas (DISSOLVED) |
| $8,500.00 | Texas Medical Association Political Action Committee |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $196,860.00 | Flexpoint Media Inc |
| $89,668.43 | Enlighten Solutions LLC |
| $33,422.25 | Murphy Nasica & Associates |
| $31,030.00 | Jordan Overturf |
| $20,780.09 | Norfleet Strategies LLC |
| $19,379.00 | Kwik Kopy Printing |
| $6,000.00 | Ragnar Research Partners LLC |
| $3,771.50 | Temple Daily Telegram |
| $840.02 | FastSigns |
| $750.00 | Republican Party of Bell County (CEC) |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| $1,250.00 | Republican Party of Bell County (CEC) | |
| $760.00 | Central Texas Republican Women | |
| $118.00 | Republican Party of Texas |
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