Texas Ethics Commission data
Release v1.4
Source snapshot September 17, 2026
Latest eligible reported transaction September 15, 2026
Canonical Vendor
OPTIMATES LLC
Resolved vendor identity assembled from reviewed Texas Ethics Commission payee records.
Canonical vendor · Vendor ID 233624 · Resolution: Indexed Canonical Identity
Total Payments
$468,700.47
Client Filers
2
Payments
8
Activity Range
05/06/2025–02/26/2026
Largest Payment
$127,850.64
Graph: 2 connected filers · 8 payments · $468,700.47 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.
- Optimates LLC
Top Client Filers
Canonical client relationships from vendor_clients_canonical.
| # | Filer | Paid | Payments | Last Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward, Rhonda R. (Mrs.) | $467,800.52 | 7 | 02/26/2026 |
| 2 | Texas Economic Fund | $899.95 | 1 | 05/06/2025 |
Recent Reported Payments
| Date | Client Filer | Amount | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/26/2026 | Ward, Rhonda R. (Mrs.) | $49,805.84 | Campaign Advertising Expense |
| 02/20/2026 | Ward, Rhonda R. (Mrs.) | $121,121.16 | Campaign Advertising Expense |
| 02/16/2026 | Ward, Rhonda R. (Mrs.) | $41,172.24 | Campaign Advertising Expense |
| 02/10/2026 | Ward, Rhonda R. (Mrs.) | $36,838.32 | Campaign Advertising Expense |
| 02/02/2026 | Ward, Rhonda R. (Mrs.) | $127,850.64 | Campaign Advertising Expense |
| 01/01/2026 | Ward, Rhonda R. (Mrs.) | $45,506.16 | Campaign Advertising Expense |
| 12/22/2025 | Ward, Rhonda R. (Mrs.) | $45,506.16 | Campaign Advertising Expense |
| 05/06/2025 | Texas Economic Fund | $899.95 | Text Messages |
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.