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.
Houston Region Business Coalition
Texas Committee
$54,357Cash on Hand
$1,062,520Total Contributions
$1,000,609Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $130,000.00 | Cherie and K Alan Hassenflu |
| $108,500.00 | Khaled Salem |
| $100,130.00 | Richard Weekley |
| $53,895.00 | Joseph B Swinbank |
| $50,000.00 | David and Bonnie Weekley |
| $25,000.00 | Paul Gregory |
| $20,000.00 | Dan O Dinges |
| $17,000.00 | Scot Luther |
| $15,200.00 | Emerson Kirksey Hankamer |
| $15,000.00 | Fidelis Realty Partners |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $596,252.89 | Mammoth Marketing Group |
| $66,179.64 | Raconteur Media Company |
| $52,660.60 | Junior League of Houston |
| $45,000.00 | Jacey Jetton |
| $45,000.00 | Lacey Hull |
| $45,000.00 | Mike Schofield |
| $33,960.00 | Ragnar Research Partners LLC |
| $20,000.00 | Justin Ray Campaign |
| $17,000.00 | ALK Interests Inc |
| $16,014.42 | Clockwork Consulting LLC |
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