This article is Part 3 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.
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility PAC
Texas Committee
$100Cash on Hand
$627,784Total Contributions
$620,541Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $600,000.00 | Farris & JoAnn Wilks |
| $5,000.00 | Amelia and Calvin Zugg |
| $5,000.00 | Charles Dick & Amelia Saulsbury Sr |
| $5,000.00 | Mark & Jill Saulsbury |
| $5,000.00 | Matthew & Jody Saulsbury |
| $1,000.00 | David Mason |
| $1,000.00 | Ernest Angelo Jr |
| $1,000.00 | Mark Pulliam |
| $500.00 | James A Pikl |
| $500.00 | Richard DeOtte |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $260,000.00 | Konni Burton |
| $100,000.00 | Donald Huffines |
| $80,000.00 | Jonathan Boos |
| $54,375.00 | Sourcerock Consulting |
| $50,000.00 | Matthew Rinaldi |
| $35,000.00 | Deanna Maria Metzger |
| $15,000.00 | Matt Shaheen |
| $13,975.50 | Tele Town Hall LLC |
| $5,030.46 | Marriott Hotels |
| $5,000.00 | Steven Toth |
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