Texas Ethics Commission data
Release v1.4
Source snapshot September 17, 2026
Latest eligible reported transaction September 15, 2026
Reported Payee
Cates Legal Group
Payee identity exactly as reported in Texas Ethics Commission expenditure records.
Reported Payments
$55,412.50
Reported Records
61
Reported Client Filers
19
Activity Range
01/22/2020–03/30/2026
Top Client Filers
| # | Filer | Paid | Payments | Last Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Williams, Staci (The Honorable) | $10,500.00 | 6 | 09/15/2025 |
| 2 | Texas Blue Action Democrats | $8,500.00 | 14 | 03/10/2023 |
| 3 | Fair and Square PAC | $8,000.00 | 4 | 11/06/2020 |
| 4 | Friends of the Texas Tech University System PAC | $5,250.00 | 7 | 12/26/2025 |
| 5 | Mothers Against Greg Abbott | $3,350.00 | 5 | 11/06/2025 |
| 6 | Howard Energy Partners PAC | $3,000.00 | 3 | 09/26/2024 |
| 7 | Caucus on Climate, Environment, and the Energy Industry | $2,750.00 | 4 | 07/06/2023 |
| 8 | Texas House Majority PAC | $2,500.00 | 1 | 01/28/2020 |
| 9 | Phelan, Matthew M. (The Honorable) | $2,500.00 | 1 | 05/09/2025 |
| 10 | Blue Horizon Texas PAC | $2,200.00 | 5 | 01/03/2025 |
| 11 | Bastrop County Conservatives | $2,000.00 | 1 | 03/29/2024 |
| 12 | Tejanos Against Corruption PAC | $1,000.00 | 1 | 05/08/2024 |
| 13 | Fox, Merrie A. | $1,000.00 | 1 | 12/30/2025 |
| 14 | Rangel, Ronald (The Honorable) | $900.00 | 1 | 09/05/2025 |
| 15 | Friends of UTMB PAC | $800.00 | 1 | 03/30/2026 |
| 16 | Sawin, Kodi E. (Ms.) | $400.00 | 1 | 08/05/2024 |
| 17 | Texas Nonpartisan | $300.00 | 2 | 02/23/2023 |
| 18 | Bouche, Jon P. (Mr.) | $250.00 | 1 | 02/06/2026 |
| 19 | Her Bold Move - Texas | $212.50 | 2 | 01/20/2026 |
Recent Reported Payments
| Date | Client Filer | Amount | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/30/2026 | Friends of UTMB PAC | $800.00 | legal services |
| 02/06/2026 | Bouche, Jon P. (Mr.) | $250.00 | PBR Legal Fees |
| 01/20/2026 | Her Bold Move - Texas | $112.50 | Legal Services |
| 12/30/2025 | Fox, Merrie A. | $1,000.00 | legal services |
| 12/26/2025 | Friends of the Texas Tech University System PAC | $750.00 | PAC legal services |
| 12/03/2025 | Friends of the Texas Tech University System PAC | $750.00 | PAC legal services |
| 11/06/2025 | Mothers Against Greg Abbott | $350.00 | Legal Services |
| 11/03/2025 | Friends of the Texas Tech University System PAC | $750.00 | PAC legal services |
| 10/03/2025 | Friends of the Texas Tech University System PAC | $750.00 | PAC legal services |
| 10/02/2025 | Mothers Against Greg Abbott | $750.00 | Legal Services |
| 09/15/2025 | Williams, Staci (The Honorable) | $1,500.00 | Campaign Legal Consultant |
| 09/05/2025 | Rangel, Ronald (The Honorable) | $900.00 | Consulting |
| 09/02/2025 | Friends of the Texas Tech University System PAC | $750.00 | PAC legal services |
| 08/26/2025 | Williams, Staci (The Honorable) | $3,000.00 | Campaign Legal Consultant |
| 08/26/2025 | Mothers Against Greg Abbott | $750.00 | Legal Services |
| 08/01/2025 | Mothers Against Greg Abbott | $750.00 | Legal Services |
| 08/01/2025 | Friends of the Texas Tech University System PAC | $750.00 | PAC legal services |
| 07/03/2025 | Mothers Against Greg Abbott | $750.00 | Legal Services |
| 07/01/2025 | Friends of the Texas Tech University System PAC | $750.00 | PAC legal services |
| 05/19/2025 | Williams, Staci (The Honorable) | $1,500.00 | Legal Services |
Evidence basis: No unique canonical vendor identity was resolved. This page therefore remains at the exact reported-payee level.