Texas Ethics Commission data
Release v1.4
Source snapshot September 17, 2026
Latest eligible reported transaction September 15, 2026
Reported Payee
First Step Strategies
Payee identity exactly as reported in Texas Ethics Commission expenditure records.
Reported Payments
$22,933.21
Reported Records
32
Reported Client Filers
13
Activity Range
08/13/2022–05/16/2026
Top Client Filers
| # | Filer | Paid | Payments | Last Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaworski, Joe S. (Mr.) | $6,095.00 | 4 | 05/15/2026 |
| 2 | Creedon, Michael J. (Mr.) | $3,192.50 | 5 | 10/09/2022 |
| 3 | Merugumala, Praveen D. (Mr.) | $3,113.00 | 3 | 10/21/2024 |
| 4 | Spain Jr., Charles A. (The Honorable) | $2,630.00 | 6 | 10/15/2024 |
| 5 | Engelhart, Mike (The Honorable) | $2,075.00 | 3 | 10/17/2022 |
| 6 | Walsdorf, Kristie L. (Ms.) | $1,627.50 | 1 | 09/15/2022 |
| 7 | Jones, DaSean A. (The Honorable) | $1,240.00 | 2 | 10/11/2024 |
| 8 | Bourliot, Frances Y. (The Honorable) | $990.00 | 1 | 10/17/2024 |
| 9 | Demond, William P. (Mr.) | $760.00 | 1 | 05/16/2026 |
| 10 | Bell, Adrienne | $343.21 | 1 | 03/18/2024 |
| 11 | Kelly, Peter M. (The Honorable) | $315.00 | 2 | 03/08/2024 |
| 12 | Abner Jr., Michael A. (Mr.) | $312.00 | 2 | 02/12/2026 |
| 13 | Hightower, Richard F. (The Honorable) | $240.00 | 1 | 02/12/2024 |
Recent Reported Payments
| Date | Client Filer | Amount | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/16/2026 | Demond, William P. (Mr.) | $760.00 | Polling place sign placement |
| 05/15/2026 | Jaworski, Joe S. (Mr.) | $2,810.00 | sign placement |
| 03/23/2026 | Jaworski, Joe S. (Mr.) | $215.00 | sign placement |
| 02/20/2026 | Jaworski, Joe S. (Mr.) | $215.00 | Sign placement |
| 02/12/2026 | Jaworski, Joe S. (Mr.) | $2,855.00 | sign placement |
| 02/12/2026 | Abner Jr., Michael A. (Mr.) | $12.00 | Stakes for signs |
| 01/26/2026 | Abner Jr., Michael A. (Mr.) | $300.00 | Sign Placement, Materials, Delivery/Pickup Fee |
| 10/21/2024 | Merugumala, Praveen D. (Mr.) | $915.00 | 2nd round of sign placement |
| 10/21/2024 | Merugumala, Praveen D. (Mr.) | $168.00 | Signpost rental |
| 10/17/2024 | Bourliot, Frances Y. (The Honorable) | $990.00 | Sign placement and removal fee |
| 10/15/2024 | Merugumala, Praveen D. (Mr.) | $2,030.00 | First Step Strategies Sign Placement |
| 10/15/2024 | Spain Jr., Charles A. (The Honorable) | $990.00 | Sign placement |
| 10/15/2024 | Spain Jr., Charles A. (The Honorable) | $990.00 | Sign placement |
| 10/11/2024 | Jones, DaSean A. (The Honorable) | $990.00 | Consulting |
| 03/18/2024 | Bell, Adrienne | $343.21 | Fees for texting campaign for primary election. |
| 03/08/2024 | Kelly, Peter M. (The Honorable) | $50.00 | Sign Placement |
| 03/07/2024 | Spain Jr., Charles A. (The Honorable) | $75.00 | Sign removal |
| 03/07/2024 | Spain Jr., Charles A. (The Honorable) | $75.00 | Sign removal |
| 02/15/2024 | Jones, DaSean A. (The Honorable) | $250.00 | Consulting |
| 02/14/2024 | Kelly, Peter M. (The Honorable) | $265.00 | Outreach |
Evidence basis: No unique canonical vendor identity was resolved. This page therefore remains at the exact reported-payee level.