Texas Ethics Commission data
Release v1.4
Source snapshot September 17, 2026
Latest eligible reported transaction September 15, 2026
Canonical Vendor
KGNS TV
Resolved vendor identity assembled from reviewed Texas Ethics Commission payee records.
Canonical vendor · Vendor ID 177944 · Resolution: Indexed Canonical Identity
Total Payments
$50,603.00
Client Filers
5
Payments
17
Activity Range
01/06/2006–08/30/2017
Largest Payment
$12,982.00
Graph: 5 connected filers · 17 payments · $50,603.00 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.
- KGNS TV
Top Client Filers
Canonical client relationships from vendor_clients_canonical.
| # | Filer | Paid | Payments | Last Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flores, Manuel R. | $23,972.50 | 2 | 02/24/2006 |
| 2 | Raymond, Richard E. Pena (The Honorable) | $17,840.00 | 11 | 08/30/2017 |
| 3 | GARZA, GERARDO A. (Mr.) | $7,760.50 | 2 | 05/22/2012 |
| 4 | Garza, Rolando (Mr.) | $1,000.00 | 1 | 02/19/2008 |
| 5 | Alvarez, Patricia O. (Ms.) | $30.00 | 1 | 04/09/2012 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LAREDO MORNING TIMES
Vendor ID 186765
|
5 | 100.0% | 54 | 9.3% |
|
HEB
Vendor ID 142370
|
4 | 80.0% | 1,480 | 0.3% |
|
SAM'S CLUB
Vendor ID 273581
|
4 | 80.0% | 1,360 | 0.3% |
|
TEXAS DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Vendor ID 310744
|
4 | 80.0% | 1,669 | 0.2% |
|
1/4 Mile Graphics
Vendor ID 187
|
3 | 60.0% | 6 | 37.5% |
|
LULAC COUNCIL #12
Vendor ID 197998
|
3 | 60.0% | 10 | 25.0% |
|
JETT BOWL NORTH
Vendor ID 164869
|
3 | 60.0% | 11 | 23.1% |
|
WEBB COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICE
Vendor ID 350353
|
3 | 60.0% | 11 | 23.1% |
|
NARVAEZ FLOWER SHOP
Vendor ID 221793
|
3 | 60.0% | 12 | 21.4% |
|
GUERRA COMMUNICATIONS
Vendor ID 136598
|
3 | 60.0% | 26 | 10.7% |
|
STATE BAR OF TEXAS
Vendor ID 295203
|
3 | 60.0% | 418 | 0.7% |
|
WHATABURGER
Vendor ID 352769
|
3 | 60.0% | 541 | 0.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/30/2017 | Raymond, Richard E. Pena (The Honorable) | $4,000.00 | campaign ads |
| 11/29/2016 | Raymond, Richard E. Pena (The Honorable) | $2,000.00 | officeholder ads at Christmas |
| 12/13/2012 | Raymond, Richard (Mr.) | $2,000.00 | ads for holiday season |
| 07/09/2012 | Raymond, Richard (Mr.) | $170.00 | Ads |
| 05/22/2012 | GARZA, GERARDO A. (Mr.) | $4,190.50 | TV Spots |
| 05/11/2012 | GARZA, GERARDO A. (Mr.) | $3,570.00 | TV Commericals |
| 04/09/2012 | Alvarez, Patricia O. (Ms.) | $30.00 | Copy of media coverage at event |
| 12/13/2011 | Raymond, Richard (Mr.) | $2,500.00 | Christmas greeting ads |
| 02/27/2011 | Raymond, Richard (Mr.) | $800.00 | TV advertising |
| 11/22/2008 | Raymond, Richard (Mr.) | $200.00 | TV Ads |
| 02/19/2008 | Garza, Rolando (Mr.) | $1,000.00 | TV ad |
| 02/24/2006 | Flores, Manuel R. | $12,982.00 | Political Advertisement (TV) |
| 01/06/2006 | Flores, Manuel R. | $10,990.50 | Political Advertisement |
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.