Texas Ethics Commission data
Release v1.4
Source snapshot September 17, 2026
Latest eligible reported transaction September 15, 2026
Canonical Vendor
FORD CREDIT
Resolved vendor identity assembled from reviewed Texas Ethics Commission payee records.
Canonical vendor · Vendor ID 115782 · Resolution: Indexed Canonical Identity
Total Payments
$527,590.96
Client Filers
7
Payments
503
Activity Range
08/12/2002–06/30/2026
Largest Payment
$8,009.40
Graph: 7 connected filers · 503 payments · $527,590.96 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.
- Ford Credit
Top Client Filers
Canonical client relationships from vendor_clients_canonical.
| # | Filer | Paid | Payments | Last Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nichols, Robert Lee (The Honorable) | $153,204.06 | 96 | 06/30/2026 |
| 2 | Zaffirini, Judith (The Honorable) | $104,283.93 | 108 | 12/06/2019 |
| 3 | Hardcastle, Richard | $91,409.73 | 70 | 10/19/2011 |
| 4 | Larson, Lyle T. (The Honorable) | $76,207.29 | 85 | 01/03/2023 |
| 5 | West, Royce (Mr.) | $62,254.18 | 79 | 07/01/2009 |
| 6 | Farrar, Jessica | $27,657.87 | 51 | 11/10/2006 |
| 7 | Patterson, Jerry (Mr.) | $12,573.90 | 14 | 12/02/2014 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CITY OF AUSTIN
Vendor ID 65063
|
7 | 100.0% | 355 | 2.0% |
|
UNITED AIRLINES
Vendor ID 337997
|
7 | 100.0% | 388 | 1.8% |
|
SHELL OIL
Vendor ID 281984
|
7 | 100.0% | 438 | 1.6% |
|
AT&T
Vendor ID 21858
|
7 | 100.0% | 906 | 0.8% |
|
HOBBY LOBBY
Vendor ID 147424
|
7 | 100.0% | 946 | 0.7% |
|
TARGET
Vendor ID 304420
|
7 | 100.0% | 1,174 | 0.6% |
|
TEXAS ETHICS COMMISSION
Vendor ID 311217
|
7 | 100.0% | 1,368 | 0.5% |
|
OFFICE DEPOT
Vendor ID 230284
|
7 | 100.0% | 3,017 | 0.2% |
|
FEDEX KINKO'S
Vendor ID 111547
|
6 | 85.7% | 284 | 2.1% |
|
TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION
Vendor ID 314702
|
6 | 85.7% | 285 | 2.1% |
|
HILTON GARDEN INN
Vendor ID 146237
|
6 | 85.7% | 292 | 2.0% |
|
CVS
Vendor ID 80869
|
6 | 85.7% | 354 | 1.7% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/30/2026 | Nichols, Robert Lee (The Honorable) | $2,296.25 | Campaign vehicle lease |
| 06/03/2026 | Nichols, Robert Lee (The Honorable) | $2,296.25 | Campaign vehicle lease |
| 05/01/2026 | Nichols, Robert Lee (The Honorable) | $2,296.25 | Campaign vehicle lease |
| 03/26/2026 | Nichols, Robert Lee (The Honorable) | $2,296.25 | Campaign vehicle lease |
| 02/25/2026 | Nichols, Robert Lee (The Honorable) | $2,296.25 | Campaign vehicle lease |
| 02/08/2026 | Nichols, Robert Lee (The Honorable) | $2,296.25 | Campaign vehicle lease |
| 01/10/2026 | Nichols, Robert Lee (The Honorable) | $2,296.25 | Campaign vehicle lease |
| 11/30/2025 | Nichols, Robert Lee (The Honorable) | $2,296.25 | Campaign vehicle lease |
| 10/28/2025 | Nichols, Robert Lee (The Honorable) | $2,296.25 | Campaign vehicle lease |
| 10/01/2025 | Nichols, Robert Lee (The Honorable) | $2,296.25 | Campaign vehicle lease |
| 08/26/2025 | Nichols, Robert Lee (The Honorable) | $2,296.25 | Campaign vehicle lease |
| 07/28/2025 | Nichols, Robert Lee (The Honorable) | $2,296.25 | Campaign vehicle lease |
| 07/01/2025 | Nichols, Robert Lee (The Honorable) | $2,293.20 | Campaign vehicle lease |
| 05/27/2025 | Nichols, Robert Lee (The Honorable) | $2,296.25 | Campaign vehicle lease |
| 03/20/2025 | Nichols, Robert Lee (The Honorable) | $2,037.67 | Campaign vehicle lease |
| 01/27/2025 | Nichols, Robert Lee (The Honorable) | $2,037.67 | Campaign vehicle lease |
| 12/26/2024 | Nichols, Robert Lee (The Honorable) | $2,037.67 | Campaign vehicle lease |
| 12/05/2024 | Nichols, Robert Lee (The Honorable) | $2,037.67 | Campaign vehicle lease |
| 10/28/2024 | Nichols, Robert Lee (The Honorable) | $2,037.57 | Campaign vehicle lease |
| 09/26/2024 | Nichols, Robert Lee (The Honorable) | $2,037.67 | Campaign vehicle lease |
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.