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.
Ryan Sitton
$2,537,321Cash on Hand
$1,475,427Total Contributions
$1,036,547Total Expenditures
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Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $100,000.00 | Mickey L and Renee Long |
| $50,000.00 | Jay Graham |
| $50,000.00 | Kelcy L Warren |
| $50,000.00 | Ryan Sitton |
| $50,000.00 | Tara and Cody C Campbell |
| $50,000.00 | Trammell S Crow |
| $40,000.00 | Robert R Beecherl |
| $30,000.00 | Frosty Gilliam |
| $30,000.00 | Michael J Plank |
| $30,000.00 | Thomas Dan & Debra Friedkin |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $514,909.19 | Vista Bank |
| $125,108.74 | Kace En LLC |
| $81,777.55 | The Herries Group LLC |
| $49,008.35 | CFB Strategies |
| $42,219.72 | Majority Strategies LLC |
| $25,246.72 | Harris Media LLC |
| $20,000.00 | Mike Stinebaugh |
| $18,681.74 | Rally Piryx LLC |
| $16,740.05 | Southwest Airlines |
| $13,864.20 | Talegate |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000.00 | Ryan Sitton | Sitton, Ryan (The Honorable) |
| $3,250.00 | Republican Party of Fort Bend County (CEC) | |
| $2,500.00 | Michelle Slaughter | Slaughter, Michelle M. (The Honorable) |
| $2,500.00 | Ryan Daniel Larson | Larson, Ryan Daniel (Mr.) |
| $765.00 | Republican Party of Texas | |
| $500.00 | Conservative Citizens' Club PAC |
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