To find some of the most influential people in Austin, look no further than the lobbyists employed by hundreds of entities across the state of Texas. The highest paid lobbyists in Texas politics are hired by organizations willing to spend significant resources persuading lawmakers to support legislation that is favorable to their interests.
Friends of The University of Texas System
Texas Committee
$89,470Cash on Hand
$167,016Total Contributions
$80,420Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $30,000.00 | Stuart W Stedman |
| $11,041.98 | Richard Hill |
| $11,000.00 | Susan and Gary S Farmer |
| $10,000.00 | David L Roche |
| $10,000.00 | William Leslie Doggett |
| $7,500.00 | D Kirk Edwards |
| $6,041.98 | Rex Baker |
| $5,000.00 | Charles W Tate |
| $5,000.00 | Jon and Rebecca Brumley |
| $5,000.00 | Sam Dawson |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $30,000.00 | Richard Hill |
| $16,500.00 | Erben & Yarbrough |
| $10,000.00 | Dade Phelan |
| $6,651.32 | The Headliner's Club |
| $2,500.00 | Joseph Cole Hefner |
| $2,500.00 | Daniel Alders Campaign |
| $2,500.00 | Drew Darby |
| $2,500.00 | Greg Bonnen |
| $2,500.00 | John Kuempel |
| $1,022.64 | Thomas Graphics Inc |
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