This article is Part 2 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.
Collin Strong PAC
Texas Committee
$2,039Cash on Hand
$8,205Total Contributions
$10,641Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $2,050.00 | Charles Branch |
| $1,360.00 | Darrell Hale |
| $805.00 | Kirby Wilbur |
| $750.00 | Daren Meis |
| $350.00 | Brian Newman |
| $350.00 | Suzanne Harp |
| $350.00 | Suzanne Harp |
| $300.00 | Olga Farnum |
| $260.00 | Steve Asher |
| $260.00 | Steve Kinard |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $3,000.00 | Campaign Sidekick LLC |
| $3,000.00 | Collin County Republican Party (P) |
| $1,294.00 | Brightside Print and Promotion |
| $1,078.77 | MailChimp |
| $865.59 | Mailchip |
| $330.26 | Zoom |
| $294.22 | Sqaurespace |
| $268.63 | Squarespace Inc |
| $190.60 | Anedot Inc |
| $170.56 | Mailchip |
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