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.
The American Electric Power - Texas - Committee for Responsible Government
Texas Committee
$1,080,050Cash on Hand
$664,303Total Contributions
$242,040Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $252,510.04 | The American Electric Power - Texas - Committee for Responsible Government |
| $3,032.19 | Jerry Young |
| $2,526.66 | Steven Goetz |
| $2,174.35 | Juan Ramos |
| $2,124.29 | Melissa Gage |
| $2,009.37 | Randy Morales |
| $1,964.89 | Justin Nowlin |
| $1,964.60 | Michael Currier |
| $1,947.76 | George Gutierrez |
| $1,934.91 | Paul Lee |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $25,000.00 | Greg Abbott |
| $25,000.00 | Dade Phelan |
| $15,000.00 | Charles Schwertner |
| $15,000.00 | Todd Hunter |
| $10,000.00 | Dan Patrick |
| $6,000.00 | Chuy Hinojosa |
| $5,000.00 | Paulette Guajardo Campaign |
| $5,000.00 | Phil King |
| $4,500.00 | Judith Zaffirini |
| $4,500.00 | Oscar Longoria Jr |
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**Editor’s Note: Since this article went live, the Texas House formally elected Dade Phelan as Speaker of the House.**
“Dark money” is a term used to describe political spending by groups that are not required to disclose their donors. Most often it refers to groups designated by the IRS as 501(c) organizations — businesses, issue advocacy groups, unions, civic and trade organizations (including many nonprofits) which are not allowed to directly contribute to a candidate or campaign, but are allowed to spend money to educate or advocate about issues related to politics or to provide information about where candidates stand on certain issues. (Transparency USA is a 501(c)(3) organization because we provide information and education to the public concerning the money in politics.)