Tomorrow is Super Tuesday, when Texas and 13 other states host primary elections. The Democratic presidential primary candidates have been getting all the attention, but you’ll also find other national, state, and local candidates on the ballot. Transparency Texas can help you make informed decisions about the Texas state-level elections. Our site is your one-stop search tool for all Texas House Reps and Senators, state-wide elections like the Texas Railroad Commissioners’ race, and Texas judges. Find out who’s giving them money and how they’re spending it.
Texas Travel Alliance PAC
Texas Committee
$22,488Cash on Hand
$26,101Total Contributions
$16,040Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
---|---|
$3,520.00 | Nelson Gumm |
$2,050.00 | Robert Jameson |
$2,000.00 | Susan Skaggs |
$1,800.00 | John Osborne Jr |
$1,500.00 | Davis Phillips |
$1,250.00 | Kristi Collier |
$1,000.00 | Kelly De Schaun |
$850.00 | Jose Garcia |
$700.00 | Jorge Franz |
$600.00 | Tom Noonan |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
---|---|
$5,000.00 | Dan Patrick |
$5,000.00 | Dade Phelan |
$4,000.00 | Barbara Gervin-Hawkins |
$2,039.67 | Cardconnect/bluepay |
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