This article is Part 1 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.
Coalition for Working Families PAC
Texas Committee
$331Cash on Hand
$130,100Total Contributions
$156,032Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $35,000.00 | Watts Law Firm LLP |
| $17,500.00 | Plumbers Local #68 PAC |
| $12,500.00 | Teamsters Local 988 D.R.I.V.E. |
| $10,000.00 | General Drivers Warehousemen and Helpers -Local Union 745 Drive Fund |
| $10,000.00 | International Association of Plumbing & Mechicanical Officials |
| $10,000.00 | Mike Ramsey PC |
| $10,000.00 | Pipe Fitters Local Union 211 Political Action Committee |
| $10,000.00 | UA Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 286 PAC Fund |
| $5,000.00 | Ann Johnson |
| $5,000.00 | Jim Mitchell |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $68,690.00 | Jeff Crosby Direct Mail |
| $25,400.00 | The Tyson Organization Inc |
| $11,700.00 | Jesus Moreno |
| $8,446.00 | Lamar Outdoor Advertising |
| $7,500.00 | Frederick Polls |
| $7,000.00 | Juan Jesus Moreno |
| $5,000.00 | Leland Beatty |
| $5,000.00 | Leland Beatty |
| $2,970.00 | Beaumont Examiner |
| $2,000.00 | Eddiberto Rivera |
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Texas House District 2, east of Dallas, includes Hopkins, Hunt, and Van Zandt counties. Republican incumbent House Rep. Dan Flynn’s consistent political shift to the left, combined with his outright opposition to the Republican Party platform position against taxpayer-funded lobbying has earned him two challengers on his right flank. Republican challenger Bryan Slaton is back for a third showdown against Flynn, and Republican activist Dwayne Collins has also thrown his hat into the ring. The winner of this three-way Republican battle will face Democrat contender Bill Brannon in November.