Our “Money Behind the Committee Chair” series spotlights the Texas lawmakers chairing prominent committees during the 87th Legislative Session, as well as the individual donors and PACs who have supported their campaigns leading up to this session.
Austin Fire Fighters PAC
Texas Committee
$663,136Cash on Hand
$312,918Total Contributions
$155,086Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
---|---|
$1,436.40 | Edward Hanna |
$1,076.40 | Aaron Brookover |
$986.40 | Adrian Gonzalez |
$896.40 | Kevin Haas |
$860.40 | Clifton Alexander |
$806.40 | Don Caldwell |
$747.00 | Lynn Eichler |
$716.40 | Aaron Brooks |
$716.40 | Adam Aguirre |
$716.40 | Christopher Throop |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
---|---|
$25,000.00 | Dade Phelan |
$15,000.00 | Dan Patrick |
$10,000.00 | Bryan Hughes |
$10,000.00 | Ryan Guillen |
$5,000.00 | Giovanni Capriglione |
$5,000.00 | Judith Zaffirini |
$5,000.00 | Sarah Eckhardt |
$5,000.00 | Todd Hunter |
$4,000.00 | Brent Hagenbuch |
$4,000.00 | Glenn M Rogers |
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