The latest campaign finance reports reveal that the Texas Democrats who broke quorum collected $491,000 between their July 12 departure and the end of the first special session. Over 25 percent of that money came from out-of-state donors.
Texas Justice Democrats PAC
Texas Committee
$138,973Cash on Hand
$281,804Total Contributions
$150,927Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
---|---|
$20,000.00 | Jason & Kisha Itkin |
$17,500.00 | Michael P Lyons |
$11,000.00 | Lisa Blue Baron |
$10,000.00 | Andrew Payne |
$10,000.00 | Baron & Budd PC |
$10,000.00 | Bruce Steckler |
$10,000.00 | Carter Arnett Plcc |
$10,000.00 | Charla Aldous |
$10,000.00 | Crain Lewis Brogdon LLP |
$10,000.00 | Godwin Bowman PC |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
---|---|
$18,339.93 | Vestals Catering Co |
$14,625.65 | J J Cafe |
$13,918.74 | Leigh Forrest Parks |
$12,000.00 | Beyond the Slogan Consulting |
$10,000.00 | Faith and Leaders in Government PAC |
$9,676.00 | Texas Burnt Endz Bbq |
$7,401.87 | Perch Event Decor |
$7,252.75 | Edwards & Patterson Signs |
$6,574.84 | Paypal Inc |
$5,700.73 | Carol Donovan |
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