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
$280,389Total Contributions
$57,809Total Expenditures
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Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $10,489.85 | Texas REALTORS Political Action Committee |
| $10,000.00 | David K Leigh |
| $10,000.00 | Jack Hilliard |
| $5,000.00 | Barry Gidden |
| $5,000.00 | Don Al Ringler |
| $5,000.00 | Farmers Employee & Agent PAC of Texas (DISSOLVED) |
| $5,000.00 | Garlyn Shelton |
| $5,000.00 | Larry Luedke |
| $5,000.00 | Temple Area Builders Assn. Home - PAC |
| $5,000.00 | Thomas Lanham |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $26,000.00 | Leading Texas Forward PAC (DISSOLVED) |
| $7,500.00 | Charlotte Blakemore |
| $6,000.00 | Keats Norfleet |
| $5,000.00 | Connor Leigh |
| $3,583.50 | Bell County Expo Center |
| $3,500.00 | Chisholm Trail Flooring LLC |
| $1,500.00 | Norfleet Strategies LLC |
| $882.00 | Temple Daily Telegram |
| $750.00 | Republican Party of Bell County (CEC) |
| $600.00 | Jazz Works |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| $995.00 | Central Texas Republican Women | |
| $250.00 | Steven Duskie | Duskie, Steven J. (Mr.) |
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