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
$641,957Total Contributions
$435,449Total Expenditures
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Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $50,000.00 | R Drayton McLane Jr |
| $27,250.00 | Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC |
| $20,000.00 | James Popp |
| $17,750.00 | Texas REALTORS Political Action Committee |
| $15,000.00 | Texas House Republican Caucus PAC |
| $10,000.00 | Barry Gidden |
| $10,000.00 | Farmers Employee & Agent PAC of Texas (DISSOLVED) |
| $10,000.00 | Garlyn Shelton |
| $10,000.00 | Jack Hilliard |
| $10,000.00 | Popp Hutcheson PLLC |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $118,175.00 | Flexpoint Media Inc |
| $104,778.60 | Targeted Creative Communications Inc |
| $80,300.00 | Push Digital LLC |
| $40,800.00 | Murphy Nasica & Associates |
| $20,000.00 | 936 Media LLC |
| $20,000.00 | Keats Norfleet |
| $12,009.25 | M & D Business Services |
| $10,000.00 | Charlotte Blakemore |
| $8,070.00 | Jordan Overturf |
| $7,500.00 | Hilary Shine |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000.00 | Ernest Bailes IV | Bailes IV, Ernest J. (The Honorable) |
| $204.00 | Salado Area Republican Women | |
| $150.00 | Republican Party of Bell County (CEC) |
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