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.
House Democratic Caucus
Texas Committee
$241,106Total Contributions
$270,308Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $25,000.00 | AT&T Inc. Texas Political Action Committee |
| $15,534.80 | Exelon Corporation |
| $15,000.00 | Texas Trial Lawyers Association PAC |
| $10,000.00 | CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Texas Political Action Committee |
| $10,000.00 | Cheniere LNG O&M Services LLC |
| $10,000.00 | NRG Energy Inc |
| $10,000.00 | Oncor Political Action Committee of Oncor Electric Delivery Administration Corp. |
| $10,000.00 | Unitedhealth Group Inc PAC Federal |
| $10,000.00 | Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of Texas Political Action COMMITTEE |
| $6,000.00 | Texas State Teachers Association - PAC |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $81,262.46 | Phillip Martin |
| $53,329.65 | Ross Peavey |
| $43,484.50 | Hector Nieto |
| $32,749.75 | ADP Payroll Services |
| $16,266.90 | Hilton Hotels and Resorts |
| $10,000.00 | Chris Turner |
| $9,060.63 | The Fairmont Hotel |
| $7,242.66 | Serranos Catering |
| $2,560.11 | Saint Arnold Brewing Company |
| $2,500.00 | House Special Services |
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