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.
Direct Energy Employee Political Action Committee (DISSOLVED)
Texas Committee
$2,346Cash on Hand
$316,203Total Contributions
$87,214Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $23,648.00 | John Schultz |
| $17,250.00 | James "Jim" Steffes |
| $13,000.00 | Daniel Kipp |
| $10,850.00 | Jessica Mahaffey |
| $10,276.00 | Direct Energy LP |
| $10,000.00 | Badar Khan |
| $8,906.50 | Aggregated Unitemized Contributions |
| $8,832.00 | Andrew Sunderman |
| $8,300.00 | Manu Asthana |
| $7,300.00 | Edward Ross |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $10,000.00 | Dan Patrick |
| $5,500.00 | Kelly Hancock |
| $5,000.00 | Glenn Hegar |
| $3,096.44 | NRG Energy Inc. Political Action Committee |
| $2,500.00 | Ken Paxton |
| $2,002.50 | Public Affairs Support Services Inc |
| $2,000.00 | Bryan Hughes |
| $2,000.00 | Charles Perry |
| $2,000.00 | Chris Paddie |
| $2,000.00 | Craig Goldman |
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