Texas Ethics Commission data
Release v1.4
Source snapshot September 17, 2026
Latest eligible reported transaction September 15, 2026
Reported Contributor Identity
James Makin
Exact contributor identity as reported in Texas Ethics Commission transaction records.
Total Contributions
$8,510.00
Reported Records
31
Recipient Filers
18
Activity Range
06/08/2000–05/23/2025
Partisan Score
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Score Evidence
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Top Recipient Filers
| # | Filer | Total | Gifts | Last Gift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southeast Texas Democratic Women | $2,000.00 | 4 | 05/23/2025 |
| 2 | West, Raquel (The Honorable) | $1,500.00 | 3 | 12/13/2017 |
| 3 | Progressive Democrats of Southeast Texas | $1,300.00 | 4 | 09/02/2015 |
| 4 | Thorne III, Lawrence (Mr.) | $795.00 | 1 | 10/02/2014 |
| 5 | Shuffield, Milton | $600.00 | 2 | 05/17/2012 |
| 6 | Walker, Layne (Mr.) | $450.00 | 2 | 02/27/2006 |
| 7 | Wortham, Baylor G. (The Honorable) | $350.00 | 2 | 03/11/2020 |
| 8 | Jefferson County Democratic Party (CEC) | $250.00 | 1 | 10/03/2018 |
| 9 | Texas Democratic Party | $240.00 | 2 | 05/08/2009 |
| 10 | Sanderson, James Gary | $200.00 | 2 | 10/04/2011 |
| 11 | Shelton, Jeffery (Mr.) | $125.00 | 1 | 10/18/2006 |
| 12 | Hunter, Larry (Mr.) | $100.00 | 1 | 05/19/2008 |
| 13 | David Bernsen for Texas House PAC | $100.00 | 1 | 02/24/2004 |
| 14 | Clayton, Paul (Mr.) | $100.00 | 1 | 09/08/2006 |
| 15 | Fisher, David J. | $100.00 | 1 | 06/08/2000 |
| 16 | Bourque, Gerald | $100.00 | 1 | 08/17/2000 |
| 17 | Bernsen, David | $100.00 | 1 | 10/04/2001 |
| 18 | Vance, William R. (The Honorable) | $100.00 | 1 | 10/14/2000 |
Recent Contributions
| Date | Recipient Filer | Amount | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23/2025 | Southeast Texas Democratic Women | $500.00 | |
| 04/20/2024 | Southeast Texas Democratic Women | $500.00 | |
| 03/11/2020 | Wortham, Baylor G. (The Honorable) | $100.00 | |
| 08/07/2019 | Southeast Texas Democratic Women | $500.00 | |
| 10/03/2018 | Jefferson County Democratic Party (CEC) | $250.00 | |
| 08/23/2018 | Southeast Texas Democratic Women | $500.00 | |
| 12/13/2017 | West, Raquel (The Honorable) | $500.00 | |
| 02/19/2016 | Wortham, Baylor G. (Mr.) | $250.00 | |
| 09/02/2015 | Progressive Democrats Of Southeast Texas | $1,000.00 | |
| 10/02/2014 | Thorne III, Lawrence (Mr.) | $795.00 | Cornerstone Advertising & Design - ads |
| 01/22/2014 | West, Raquel (Mrs.) | $500.00 | |
| 01/22/2014 | West, Raquel (Mrs.) | $500.00 | |
| 01/13/2014 | Progressive Democrats of Southeast Texas | $100.00 | |
| 01/30/2013 | Progressive Democrats of Southeast Texas | $100.00 | |
| 05/17/2012 | Shuffield, Milton | $500.00 | |
| 10/31/2011 | Shuffield, Milton | $100.00 | |
| 10/04/2011 | Sanderson, James Gary | $100.00 | |
| 05/08/2009 | Texas Democratic Party | $120.00 | |
| 05/19/2008 | Hunter, Larry (Mr.) | $100.00 | |
| 03/01/2008 | Progressive Democrats of Southeast Texas | $100.00 |
Evidence basis: The profile represents an exact reported TEC contributor identity, including source casing. Potentially equivalent reported identities are not merged unless a reviewed resolved identity is created.