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
$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 |