Texas Ethics Commission data
Release v1.4
Source snapshot September 17, 2026
Latest eligible reported transaction September 15, 2026
Canonical Vendor
Metzger Awards
Resolved vendor identity assembled from reviewed Texas Ethics Commission payee records.
Canonical vendor · Vendor ID 211111 · Resolution: Indexed Canonical Identity
Total Payments
$28,851.25
Client Filers
14
Payments
54
Activity Range
10/18/2000–12/03/2020
Largest Payment
$3,880.76
Graph: 14 connected filers · 54 payments · $28,851.25 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.
- Metzger Awards
Top Client Filers
Canonical client relationships from vendor_clients_canonical.
| # | Filer | Paid | Payments | Last Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keffer, William R. (Mr.) | $11,004.55 | 5 | 10/15/2008 |
| 2 | Dallas County Democratic Party | $4,167.97 | 5 | 04/01/2015 |
| 3 | DUNN, JAMES | $3,744.50 | 3 | 01/14/2004 |
| 4 | Conservatives in Action | $2,643.34 | 1 | 03/07/2006 |
| 5 | Lee, Michael (Mr.) | $1,998.40 | 4 | 09/22/2009 |
| 6 | Cunningham, Jeff D. (Dr.) | $1,930.00 | 2 | 12/22/2003 |
| 7 | Burkett, Cindy G. (The Honorable) | $1,803.89 | 20 | 09/08/2017 |
| 8 | Ewing, Darlene (Ms.) | $423.85 | 2 | 02/19/2010 |
| 9 | Whitehill, William G. (The Honorable) | $259.76 | 2 | 12/03/2020 |
| 10 | Carter, Stefani (Miss) | $257.00 | 4 | 12/15/2011 |
| 11 | Reyna, Elvira (Ms.) | $221.99 | 3 | 03/17/2006 |
| 12 | Little, Pam M. (Mrs.) | $162.00 | 1 | 11/12/2011 |
| 13 | DeWitt, Lisa (Mrs.) | $155.88 | 1 | 06/01/2010 |
| 14 | Diaz, David M. (Mr.) | $78.12 | 1 | 09/02/2011 |
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
|
9 | 64.3% | 3,017 | 0.3% |
|
DALLAS COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY
Vendor ID 82685
|
8 | 57.1% | 218 | 3.6% |
|
OFFICE MAX
Vendor ID 230798
|
8 | 57.1% | 1,327 | 0.6% |
|
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES
Vendor ID 289694
|
7 | 50.0% | 1,077 | 0.6% |
|
SAM'S CLUB
Vendor ID 273581
|
7 | 50.0% | 1,360 | 0.5% |
|
DALLAS COUNTY COUNCIL OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN
Vendor ID 82570
|
6 | 42.9% | 82 | 6.7% |
|
CVS PHARMACY
Vendor ID 80917
|
6 | 42.9% | 358 | 1.6% |
|
THE HOME DEPOT
Vendor ID 320070
|
6 | 42.9% | 585 | 1.0% |
|
WALGREENS
Vendor ID 347856
|
6 | 42.9% | 765 | 0.8% |
|
TARGET
Vendor ID 304420
|
6 | 42.9% | 1,174 | 0.5% |
|
REPUBLICAN PARTY OF TEXAS
Vendor ID 261858
|
6 | 42.9% | 1,571 | 0.4% |
|
TEXAS ETHICS COMMISSION
Vendor ID 311217
|
6 | 42.9% | 1,368 | 0.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/03/2020 | Whitehill, William G. (The Honorable) | $129.88 | Staff lawyer gifts. |
| 09/08/2017 | Burkett, Cindy G. (The Honorable) | $14.00 | Name badge for district director |
| 10/21/2015 | Burkett, Cindy G. (The Honorable) | $35.00 | Name plates for pictures donated to charities |
| 04/01/2015 | Dallas County Democratic PAC - State & Local (CEC) | $700.80 | Trophies awarded at Johnson-Jordan Fundraising Dinner |
| 09/26/2014 | Burkett, Cindy (Mrs.) | $10.00 | Name plate for frame for charitable donation |
| 05/21/2014 | Dallas County Democratic Party | $358.31 | JJ Dinner Fundraiser Honoree Awards |
| 02/26/2014 | Burkett, Cindy (Mrs.) | $27.00 | Descriptive plates for pictures for donations |
| 10/02/2013 | Burkett, Cindy (Mrs.) | $9.00 | Commerative plaques for auction items for charity events. |
| 09/30/2013 | Burkett, Cindy (Mrs.) | $47.52 | Magnetic campaign signs |
| 08/08/2013 | Burkett, Cindy (Mrs.) | $10.00 | Name badges |
| 05/07/2013 | Dallas County Democratic Party | $762.81 | Jefferson Jackson dinner awards |
| 02/18/2013 | Burkett, Cindy (Mrs.) | $27.00 | Name badge for District Director |
| 06/11/2012 | Burkett, Cindy (Mrs.) | $173.19 | Delegate goodie bags for state convention |
| 05/08/2012 | Dallas County Democratic Party | $1,396.26 | Awards |
| 12/15/2011 | Carter, Stefani (Miss) | $91.00 | Name Badges |
| 11/12/2011 | Little, Pam M. (Mrs.) | $162.00 | Push cards |
| 09/02/2011 | Diaz, David M. (Mr.) | $78.12 | Campaign banners and name badges |
| 08/05/2011 | Carter, Stefani (Miss) | $37.50 | Name Bagdes |
| 07/22/2011 | Burkett, Cindy (Mrs.) | $66.00 | Recognition plates for pictures donated to various clubs |
| 07/22/2011 | Burkett, Cindy (Mrs.) | $66.00 | Recognition plates for pictures donated to various clubs |
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.