Texas Ethics Commission data
Release v1.4
Source snapshot September 17, 2026
Latest eligible reported transaction September 15, 2026
Reported Contributor Identity
Defend Rural Texas PAC
Exact contributor identity as reported in Texas Ethics Commission transaction records.
Total Contributions
$515,796.70
Reported Records
30
Recipient Filers
7
Activity Range
02/26/2024–02/27/2026
Partisan Score
-100.00
Score Evidence
LIMITED · 2 tx
Top Recipient Filers
| # | Filer | Total | Gifts | Last Gift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | King, Kenneth P. (The Honorable) | $199,973.30 | 6 | 02/27/2026 |
| 2 | Stucky, Lynn D. (The Honorable) | $93,618.97 | 9 | 05/21/2024 |
| 3 | Protect and Serve Texas PAC | $70,800.00 | 1 | 02/26/2024 |
| 4 | Smith, Reginald (The Honorable) | $46,970.27 | 4 | 03/03/2024 |
| 5 | Smith, Jr., Hatch C. (The Honorable) | $38,496.54 | 4 | 03/05/2024 |
| 6 | Bailes IV, Ernest J. (The Honorable) | $35,070.62 | 4 | 03/03/2024 |
| 7 | VanDeaver, Gary W. (The Honorable) | $30,867.00 | 2 | 05/20/2024 |
Recent Contributions
| Date | Recipient Filer | Amount | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/27/2026 | King, Kenneth P. (The Honorable) | $4,986.65 | Texting Ad/Media |
| 02/27/2026 | King, Kenneth P. (The Honorable) | $4,986.65 | Texting Ad/Media |
| 02/12/2026 | King, Kenneth P. (The Honorable) | $40,000.00 | Television Ad/Media Production |
| 02/10/2026 | King, Kenneth P. (The Honorable) | $25,000.00 | Radio Ad/Media Production |
| 02/04/2026 | King, Kenneth P. (The Honorable) | $75,000.00 | Television Ad/Media Production |
| 02/04/2026 | King, Kenneth P. (The Honorable) | $50,000.00 | Television Ad/Media Production |
| 05/21/2024 | Stucky, Lynn D. (The Honorable) | $9,680.98 | Mailer |
| 05/20/2024 | Stucky, Lynn D. (The Honorable) | $21,360.00 | Mailer |
| 05/20/2024 | VanDeaver, Gary W. (The Honorable) | $15,493.00 | Mailer |
| 05/20/2024 | VanDeaver, Gary W. (The Honorable) | $15,374.00 | Mailer |
| 05/20/2024 | Stucky, Lynn D. (The Honorable) | $9,680.98 | Wise County Mailer |
| 05/20/2024 | Stucky, Lynn D. (The Honorable) | $9,680.00 | Mailer |
| 05/20/2024 | Stucky, Lynn D. (The Honorable) | $2,122.67 | Mailer |
| 03/05/2024 | Smith, Jr., Hatch C. (The Honorable) | $3,000.00 | Campaign text messaging |
| 03/03/2024 | Smith, Jr., Hatch C. (The Honorable) | $14,500.00 | Campaign canvassing and poll greeters. |
| 03/03/2024 | Smith, Reginald (The Honorable) | $14,500.00 | Campaign canvassing and poll greeters. |
| 03/03/2024 | Bailes IV, Ernest J. (The Honorable) | $5,400.00 | GOTV Phone Calls and Messages |
| 03/03/2024 | Stucky, Lynn D. (The Honorable) | $5,400.00 | GOTV Phones/Texting |
| 03/01/2024 | Smith, Reginald (The Honorable) | $12,868.74 | Campaign mailer |
| 03/01/2024 | Smith, Reginald (The Honorable) | $7,000.00 | Campaign digital ad placement. |
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.