In session and out, lobbying is by far the biggest source of money in Texas politics. Taxpayers foot a sizable chunk of the bill, accounting for as much as $110 million (over 16 percent of the total reported lobbying money) during the 2020 election cycle time period. Another $70,429,959 (also around 16 percent of the total) has spent using taxpayer dollars in the 2021 so far.
Economic Growth Committee
Texas Committee
$7,200Cash on Hand
$1,548,418Total Contributions
$1,356,450Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $924,280.13 | Walmart Stores Inc |
| $320,000.00 | Brookshire Grocery Company |
| $91,687.50 | Midlothian Event Center |
| $69,500.00 | Kyle's Kwik Stop #1 LTD |
| $39,250.00 | Toot N Totum |
| $28,750.00 | Midway Stores Inc |
| $25,000.00 | E-Z Mart Stores Inc |
| $20,000.00 | MAL Enterprises Inc |
| $10,450.00 | Longhorn Waffles Inc |
| $10,000.00 | Pic N Pay |
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