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.
Texas Winery PAC (DISSOLVED)
Texas Committee
$138Cash on Hand
$75,032Total Contributions
$63,106Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $11,631.21 | Aggregated Unitemized Contributions |
| $10,000.00 | Bingham Family Cellars LLC |
| $10,000.00 | Brian Heath |
| $10,000.00 | Randall Jones |
| $5,000.00 | Augusta Vin LLC |
| $2,500.00 | Signor Vineyards LLC |
| $2,000.00 | Albemi Inc |
| $2,000.00 | Christopher Brundrett |
| $2,000.00 | Gail McCulloch |
| $2,000.00 | Majesty Tours LLC |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $26,179.60 | Proclaim Advocates |
| $10,000.00 | Dan Patrick |
| $5,000.00 | Blue Ribbon Screen Printing |
| $5,000.00 | Glenn Hegar |
| $5,000.00 | JWH Communications |
| $2,500.00 | Kelly Hancock |
| $2,000.00 | Albemi Inc |
| $1,000.00 | Charles Perry |
| $1,000.00 | Kyle Biedermann |
| $1,000.00 | Stalwart Strategies Inc |
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