This article is Part 4 of a four-part series demonstrating how the money in a lobby sector can impact state politics and legislation. Read the first three articles here, here, and here.
The Beer Alliance of Texas Political Action Committee
Texas Committee
$439,276Cash on Hand
$347,700Total Contributions
$328,522Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $151,870.38 | John L and Barbara Nau III |
| $83,775.72 | Joe O Huggins III |
| $45,605.72 | Don Faust Jr |
| $13,384.29 | Travis and Tonya Erwin |
| $7,952.68 | John Johnson |
| $7,592.69 | Robert L Boblitt Jr |
| $7,435.72 | Jim Ferris |
| $4,461.43 | Scott O'Neal |
| $1,250.00 | Donald Gallian |
| $1,175.00 | Barkley Stuart |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $18,500.00 | Jose Menendez |
| $15,000.00 | Joe Straus III |
| $11,000.00 | Dan Patrick |
| $11,000.00 | Wayne Smith |
| $10,000.00 | Brandon Creighton |
| $10,000.00 | Greg Abbott |
| $10,000.00 | John Whitmire |
| $10,000.00 | Senfronia Thompson |
| $10,000.00 | Trey Martinez Fischer |
| $7,500.00 | John Kuempel |
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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.
**Editor’s Note: Since this article went live, the Texas House formally elected Dade Phelan as Speaker of the House.**