Texas Ethics Commission data
Release v1.4
Source snapshot September 17, 2026
Latest eligible reported transaction September 15, 2026
Canonical Vendor
CENTERPLATE
Resolved vendor identity assembled from reviewed Texas Ethics Commission payee records.
Canonical vendor · Vendor ID 56279 · Resolution: Indexed Canonical Identity
Total Payments
$181,288.16
Client Filers
15
Payments
31
Activity Range
12/04/2007–07/12/2022
Largest Payment
$50,000.00
Graph: 15 connected filers · 31 payments · $181,288.16 represented
Canonical vendor assembled from reviewed Texas Ethics Commission reported payee identities. Source records remain unchanged.
Reported Names
Payee names preserved from the reported/curated source layer and resolved to this canonical vendor.
- Centerplate
Top Client Filers
Canonical client relationships from vendor_clients_canonical.
| # | Filer | Paid | Payments | Last Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas Democratic Party | $58,194.83 | 3 | 07/12/2022 |
| 2 | Texas Democratic Party (P) | $32,770.03 | 4 | 07/12/2022 |
| 3 | Texas Republican Party (P) | $22,801.23 | 4 | 08/18/2016 |
| 4 | Republican Party of Texas | $21,124.17 | 1 | 05/02/2016 |
| 5 | Lucio Jr., Eduardo | $13,116.20 | 1 | 10/30/2012 |
| 6 | Texas Republican Legislative Caucus | $7,925.74 | 6 | 05/27/2016 |
| 7 | Hunter, Todd A. (The Honorable) | $7,783.82 | 2 | 10/17/2015 |
| 8 | Texas Federation of Republican Women Convention 2017 PAC | $5,644.69 | 2 | 12/09/2017 |
| 9 | Nichols, Robert Lee (The Honorable) | $4,263.81 | 2 | 05/17/2016 |
| 10 | Carona Sr., John (Mr.) | $3,633.24 | 1 | 07/13/2010 |
| 11 | Ladies Room of Texas | $1,347.81 | 1 | 07/24/2014 |
| 12 | Texans for Greg Abbott | $1,284.95 | 1 | 05/14/2016 |
| 13 | Executive Committee of the Hidalgo County Democratic Party | $1,087.68 | 1 | 12/09/2013 |
| 14 | Rio Grande Valley Business PAC | $291.46 | 1 | 12/04/2007 |
| 15 | Gonzales, Larry (Mr.) | $18.50 | 1 | 06/12/2010 |
Shared Client Network
Other canonical vendors paid by the same filer clients. Ranked by shared-client count.
This is a structural overlap measure, not evidence of affiliation or coordination.
| Vendor | Shared Clients | Focal Coverage | Peer Clients | Network Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES
Vendor ID 289694
|
13 | 86.7% | 1,077 | 1.2% |
|
OFFICE DEPOT
Vendor ID 230284
|
13 | 86.7% | 3,017 | 0.4% |
|
JASON'S DELI
Vendor ID 162552
|
12 | 80.0% | 649 | 1.8% |
|
BEST BUY
Vendor ID 32133
|
12 | 80.0% | 1,101 | 1.1% |
|
SAM'S CLUB
Vendor ID 273581
|
12 | 80.0% | 1,360 | 0.9% |
|
HEB
Vendor ID 142370
|
12 | 80.0% | 1,480 | 0.8% |
|
AT&T
Vendor ID 21858
|
11 | 73.3% | 906 | 1.2% |
|
HOBBY LOBBY
Vendor ID 147424
|
11 | 73.3% | 946 | 1.2% |
|
TARGET
Vendor ID 304420
|
11 | 73.3% | 1,174 | 0.9% |
|
OFFICE MAX
Vendor ID 230798
|
11 | 73.3% | 1,327 | 0.8% |
|
WHOLE FOODS
Vendor ID 353612
|
10 | 66.7% | 252 | 3.9% |
|
TIME WARNER CABLE
Vendor ID 328064
|
10 | 66.7% | 390 | 2.5% |
Method: Focal Coverage = shared clients ÷ this vendor's client count.
Network Overlap = Jaccard similarity: shared clients ÷ union of both client sets.
Recent Reported Payments
| Date | Client Filer | Amount | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/12/2022 | Texas Democratic Party | $50,000.00 | Convention catering expense |
| 07/12/2022 | Texas Democratic Party (P) | $20,000.00 | Convention catering |
| 12/09/2017 | Texas Federation of Republican Women Convention 2017 PAC | $19.65 | Linen Service |
| 10/06/2017 | Texas Federation of Republican Women Convention 2017 PAC | $5,625.04 | Banquet Setup/Tablecloths |
| 08/18/2016 | Texas Republican Party (P) | $1,923.27 | Party 2016 State Convention Food & Beverage Expense |
| 07/20/2016 | Texas Republican Party (P) | $900.00 | Party 2016 State Convention Food & Beverage Expense |
| 05/27/2016 | Texas Republican Legislative Caucus | $425.74 | FOOD & BEVERAGE FOR CONVENTION BOOTH |
| 05/23/2016 | Texas Republican Legislative Caucus | $1,500.00 | FOOD & BEVERAGE FOR CONVENTION BOOTH |
| 05/20/2016 | Texas Republican Legislative Caucus | $1,500.00 | FOOD & BEVERAGE FOR CONVENTION BOOTH |
| 05/19/2016 | Texas Republican Legislative Caucus | $1,500.00 | FOOD & BEVERAGE FOR CONVENTION BOOTH |
| 05/18/2016 | Texas Republican Legislative Caucus | $1,500.00 | FOOD & BEVERAGE FOR CONVENTION BOOTH |
| 05/17/2016 | Nichols, Robert Lee (The Honorable) | $2,398.94 | Campaign event at convention |
| 05/17/2016 | Texas Republican Legislative Caucus | $1,500.00 | FOOD & BEVERAGE FOR CONVENTION BOOTH |
| 05/16/2016 | Nichols, Robert Lee (The Honorable) | $1,864.87 | Campaign event at convention |
| 05/14/2016 | Texans for Greg Abbott | $1,284.95 | Campaign event food and beverage |
| 05/02/2016 | Republican Party of Texas | $21,124.17 | Party State Convention Food & Beverage Service |
| 10/17/2015 | Hunter, Todd A. (The Honorable) | $3,891.91 | Event catering |
| 07/24/2014 | Ladies Room of Texas | $1,347.81 | convention food beverage |
| 06/25/2014 | Texas Democratic Party | $8,488.45 | Convention expense |
| 12/09/2013 | Executive Committee of the Hidalgo County Democratic Party | $1,087.68 | Catering for Ballot Bash |
Evidence basis: A canonical vendor identity was resolved using the curated vendor layer. Raw reported-payee statistics remain separate from canonical vendor statistics so the source record and analytical identity are distinguishable.