As the 87th Texas legislative session resumes after a two week adjournment, efforts to ban taxpayer-funded (TPF) lobbying are back in the spotlight. Considered priority legislation by the Republican Party of Texas, bills were once again filed by State. Rep. Mayes Middleton (R—Wallisville) in the House, and State Sen. Bob Hall (R—Edgewood) in the Senate.
Keep Fate Great
Texas Committee
$744Cash on Hand
$4,458Total Contributions
$6,564Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $1,000.00 | Beth Edwards |
| $800.00 | David Billings |
| $500.00 | Lance Megyesi |
| $487.51 | Rex Nelson |
| $470.00 | Saralyn Hanford |
| $300.00 | Francis Roberts |
| $300.00 | Francis Roberts |
| $300.00 | Lorne Megyesi |
| $200.00 | Allen Robins |
| $100.00 | James Deland |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $2,552.58 | Point 1 |
| $2,252.58 | Point 1 |
| $1,050.00 | Battlefield Consulting |
| $562.00 | Teestogo |
| $100.00 | Battlefield Consulting |
| $35.60 | Tractor Supply Company |
| $11.50 | American National Bank |
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