Texas Ethics Commission data
Release v1.4
Source snapshot September 17, 2026
Latest eligible reported transaction September 15, 2026
Reported Contributor Identity
Michael Short
Exact contributor identity as reported in Texas Ethics Commission transaction records.
Total Contributions
$18,672.68
Reported Records
56
Recipient Filers
17
Activity Range
10/31/2006–08/14/2025
Partisan Score
-100.00
Score Evidence
LIMITED · 1 tx
Top Recipient Filers
| # | Filer | Total | Gifts | Last Gift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AutoNation, Inc., Political Action Committee | $7,500.00 | 3 | 05/11/2012 |
| 2 | Texans for Greg Abbott | $6,000.00 | 2 | 07/14/2014 |
| 3 | Covey, David A. | $2,000.00 | 1 | 12/23/2023 |
| 4 | James Hardie State Political Action Committee Fund | $930.00 | 31 | 08/01/2008 |
| 5 | Paxton Jr., W. Kenneth (The Honorable) | $600.00 | 4 | 06/22/2023 |
| 6 | Averitt, Kip | $500.00 | 1 | 10/31/2006 |
| 7 | Jefferson County Republican Party | $300.00 | 2 | 09/14/2023 |
| 8 | Beck, Marva (Mrs.) | $200.00 | 1 | 10/13/2010 |
| 9 | Ward, Rhonda R. (Mrs.) | $124.10 | 2 | 06/24/2025 |
| 10 | Burden, Brandon L. (Mr.) | $104.48 | 1 | 08/07/2025 |
| 11 | Daniel Hunt for Texas | $104.10 | 1 | 07/22/2025 |
| 12 | Davis, Sarah (Mrs.) | $100.00 | 1 | 09/04/2012 |
| 13 | ActBlue Texas | $100.00 | 2 | 11/04/2022 |
| 14 | Beto for Texas | $50.00 | 1 | 11/07/2022 |
| 15 | Harrison, Brian E. (The Honorable) | $25.00 | 1 | 08/14/2025 |
| 16 | Republican State Leadership Committee Grassroots Account | $25.00 | 1 | 09/24/2021 |
| 17 | Carson, Paulette (Mrs.) | $10.00 | 1 | 06/22/2025 |
Recent Contributions
| Date | Recipient Filer | Amount | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/14/2025 | Harrison, Brian E. (The Honorable) | $25.00 | |
| 08/07/2025 | Burden, Brandon L. (Mr.) | $104.48 | |
| 07/22/2025 | Daniel Hunt for Texas | $104.10 | |
| 06/24/2025 | Ward, Rhonda R. (Mrs.) | $104.10 | |
| 06/22/2025 | Carson, Paulette (Mrs.) | $10.00 | |
| 06/17/2025 | Ward, Rhonda R. (Mrs.) | $20.00 | |
| 12/23/2023 | Covey, David A. | $2,000.00 | |
| 09/14/2023 | Jefferson County Republican Party | $150.00 | |
| 09/14/2023 | Jefferson County Republican Party | $150.00 | |
| 06/22/2023 | Paxton Jr., W. Kenneth (The Honorable) | $100.00 | |
| 11/07/2022 | Beto for Texas | $50.00 | |
| 11/04/2022 | ActBlue Texas | $50.00 | |
| 10/22/2022 | Paxton Jr., W. Kenneth (The Honorable) | $200.00 | |
| 03/31/2022 | Paxton Jr., W. Kenneth (The Honorable) | $100.00 | |
| 02/22/2022 | Paxton Jr., W. Kenneth (The Honorable) | $200.00 | |
| 09/24/2021 | Republican State Leadership Committee Grassroots Account | $25.00 | |
| 10/20/2019 | ActBlue Texas | $50.00 | |
| 07/14/2014 | Texans for Greg Abbott | $5,000.00 | |
| 09/04/2012 | Davis, Sarah (Mrs.) | $100.00 | |
| 05/11/2012 | AutoNation, Inc., Political Action Committee | $2,500.00 |
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.