This article is Part 1 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.
Heart Place PAC
Texas Committee
$93,187Cash on Hand
$393,850Total Contributions
$341,200Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $19,600.00 | Kenneth Johnson |
| $19,300.00 | Larry Keith Routh |
| $12,800.00 | Baron L Hamman |
| $10,000.00 | Andrew Miller |
| $10,000.00 | Hootan Rahimizadeh |
| $10,000.00 | Iyad Rashdan |
| $10,000.00 | John Bret |
| $10,000.00 | John Duncan |
| $10,000.00 | Marc Pieniek |
| $10,000.00 | Mark Teng |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $35,000.00 | Greg Abbott |
| $30,000.00 | Dan Patrick |
| $18,500.00 | J.D. Sheffield |
| $15,000.00 | Charles Schwertner |
| $14,000.00 | Texas Medical Association Political Action Committee |
| $13,000.00 | Greg Bonnen |
| $12,500.00 | Cindy Burkett |
| $12,500.00 | Jason Villalba |
| $12,000.00 | John Zerwas |
| $10,000.00 | Joe Straus III |
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