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
$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.) |