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 at Austin
Texas Committee
$722,277Cash on Hand
$1,171,275Total Contributions
$666,470Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $65,000.00 | Dee S Osborne |
| $62,500.00 | James I Perkins |
| $55,000.00 | Charles W Matthews Jr |
| $50,000.00 | Carlos M Zaffirini Jr |
| $50,000.00 | Hardeman Family Foundation |
| $40,000.00 | Jeffrey L Swope |
| $35,000.00 | Melinda and Jeffery D Hildebrand |
| $35,000.00 | William H Cunningham |
| $25,000.00 | Chris B Sarofim |
| $25,000.00 | Jacklyn A and Scott H Freeman |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $362,270.00 | John Doner & Associates Inc |
| $50,000.00 | Greg Abbott |
| $30,000.00 | Dade Phelan |
| $25,716.55 | Atchley & Associates LLP |
| $18,269.61 | Eventbrite.com |
| $15,000.00 | Brandon Creighton |
| $15,000.00 | Joan Huffman |
| $10,000.00 | Dan Patrick |
| $10,000.00 | John Kuempel |
| $10,000.00 | Judith Zaffirini |
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