Texas Ethics Commission data
Release v1.4
Source snapshot September 17, 2026
Latest eligible reported transaction September 15, 2026
Canonical Vendor
Demeris BBQ
Resolved vendor identity assembled from reviewed Texas Ethics Commission payee records.
Canonical vendor · Vendor ID 87973 · Resolution: Indexed Canonical Identity
Total Payments
$18,313.07
Client Filers
11
Payments
15
Activity Range
12/22/2008–02/03/2026
Largest Payment
$3,033.70
Graph: 11 connected filers · 15 payments · $18,313.07 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.
- Demeris BBQ
Top Client Filers
Canonical client relationships from vendor_clients_canonical.
| # | Filer | Paid | Payments | Last Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harris County Democratic Party (CEC) | $11,940.08 | 4 | 06/06/2023 |
| 2 | Kitzman Jr., Oliver S. (The Honorable) | $3,033.70 | 1 | 02/10/2024 |
| 3 | Reagin, Shawna (Ms.) | $2,013.45 | 1 | 01/26/2009 |
| 4 | Texas Asian Republican Club | $465.36 | 1 | 02/21/2018 |
| 5 | Yates, Leslie Brock | $229.28 | 2 | 12/18/2009 |
| 6 | Mathis, Taylor A. (Ms.) | $136.92 | 1 | 11/05/2024 |
| 7 | Harris County Republican Party (CEC) | $106.89 | 1 | 07/08/2016 |
| 8 | Guzman, Eva | $104.28 | 1 | 01/12/2009 |
| 9 | Sullivan, Kent | $104.28 | 1 | 12/22/2008 |
| 10 | Brown, Jeff | $104.28 | 1 | 12/22/2008 |
| 11 | Run Sister Run Political Action Committee | $74.55 | 1 | 02/03/2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
OFFICE DEPOT
Vendor ID 230284
|
7 | 63.6% | 3,017 | 0.2% |
|
HARRIS COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY
Vendor ID 140510
|
6 | 54.5% | 457 | 1.3% |
|
Tribe Design
Vendor ID 333316
|
5 | 45.5% | 54 | 8.3% |
|
Blakemore & Associates
Vendor ID 36318
|
5 | 45.5% | 152 | 3.2% |
|
HOUSTON BAR ASSOCIATION
Vendor ID 151295
|
5 | 45.5% | 182 | 2.7% |
|
SPEC'S
Vendor ID 290671
|
5 | 45.5% | 212 | 2.3% |
|
MINUTEMAN PRESS
Vendor ID 214994
|
5 | 45.5% | 377 | 1.3% |
|
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES
Vendor ID 289694
|
5 | 45.5% | 1,077 | 0.5% |
|
TARGET
Vendor ID 304420
|
5 | 45.5% | 1,174 | 0.4% |
|
HEB
Vendor ID 142370
|
5 | 45.5% | 1,480 | 0.3% |
|
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
Vendor ID 338453
|
5 | 45.5% | 1,445 | 0.3% |
|
14th Court Of Appeals Coffee Fund
Vendor ID 511
|
4 | 36.4% | 9 | 25.0% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/03/2026 | Run Sister Run Political Action Committee | $74.55 | Food |
| 11/05/2024 | Mathis, Taylor A. (Ms.) | $136.92 | food for watch party |
| 02/10/2024 | Kitzman Jr., Oliver S. (The Honorable) | $3,033.70 | Sporting Clays Event food |
| 06/06/2023 | Harris County Democratic Party (CEC) | $2,985.02 | Catering |
| 06/06/2023 | Harris County Democratic Party (CEC) | $2,985.02 | Catering |
| 05/25/2023 | Harris County Democratic Party (CEC) | $2,985.02 | Catering |
| 05/25/2023 | Harris County Democratic Party (CEC) | $2,985.02 | Catering |
| 02/21/2018 | Texas Asian Republican Club | $465.36 | food |
| 07/08/2016 | Harris County Republican Party (CEC) | $106.89 | campaign meeting |
| 12/18/2009 | Yates, Leslie Brock | $125.00 | Office:Staff Appreciation |
| 01/26/2009 | Reagin, Shawna (Ms.) | $2,013.45 | investiture reception |
| 01/14/2009 | Yates, Leslie Brock | $104.28 | Office:Staff Appreciation |
| 01/12/2009 | Guzman, Eva | $104.28 | Office:Staff Appreciation |
| 12/22/2008 | Brown, Jeff | $104.28 | Office:Staff Appreciation |
| 12/22/2008 | Sullivan, Kent | $104.28 | Office:Staff Appreciation |
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.