Texas Ethics Commission data
Release v1.4
Source snapshot September 17, 2026
Latest eligible reported transaction September 15, 2026
Canonical Vendor
RUDY'S BARBEQUE
Resolved vendor identity assembled from reviewed Texas Ethics Commission payee records.
Canonical vendor · Vendor ID 270662 · Resolution: Indexed Canonical Identity
Total Payments
$6,138.88
Client Filers
6
Payments
8
Activity Range
11/15/2004–12/01/2020
Largest Payment
$2,392.55
Graph: 6 connected filers · 8 payments · $6,138.88 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.
- Rudy's Barbeque
Top Client Filers
Canonical client relationships from vendor_clients_canonical.
| # | Filer | Paid | Payments | Last Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Patricio United Democrats | $3,967.55 | 2 | 07/23/2010 |
| 2 | Metcalf, William T. (The Honorable) | $1,623.75 | 1 | 12/01/2020 |
| 3 | Williamon County Republican Women -PAC | $281.02 | 1 | 08/14/2006 |
| 4 | RAMIREZ, MARIO | $155.56 | 2 | 04/29/2005 |
| 5 | Sanchez, David A. (The Honorable) | $68.15 | 1 | 11/20/2014 |
| 6 | Raney, John N. (The Honorable) | $42.85 | 1 | 08/10/2020 |
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
|
5 | 83.3% | 3,017 | 0.2% |
|
BEST BUY
Vendor ID 32133
|
4 | 66.7% | 1,101 | 0.4% |
|
HEB
Vendor ID 142370
|
4 | 66.7% | 1,480 | 0.3% |
|
Lucy's Fried Chicken
Vendor ID 197635
|
3 | 50.0% | 35 | 7.9% |
|
TRACTOR SUPPLY
Vendor ID 331811
|
3 | 50.0% | 389 | 0.8% |
|
PIZZA HUT
Vendor ID 245404
|
3 | 50.0% | 564 | 0.5% |
|
WAL-MART
Vendor ID 347528
|
3 | 50.0% | 714 | 0.4% |
|
AMAZON
Vendor ID 13608
|
3 | 50.0% | 1,174 | 0.3% |
|
HOBBY LOBBY
Vendor ID 147424
|
3 | 50.0% | 946 | 0.3% |
|
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES
Vendor ID 289694
|
3 | 50.0% | 1,077 | 0.3% |
|
TARGET
Vendor ID 304420
|
3 | 50.0% | 1,174 | 0.3% |
|
SAM'S CLUB
Vendor ID 273581
|
3 | 50.0% | 1,360 | 0.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/01/2020 | Metcalf, William T. (The Honorable) | $1,623.75 | Campaign fundraiser catering |
| 08/10/2020 | Raney, John N. (The Honorable) | $42.85 | Staff Dinner |
| 11/20/2014 | Sanchez, David A. (The Honorable) | $68.15 | Farewell lunch for member of Veterans Court team |
| 07/23/2010 | San Patricio United Democrats | $1,575.00 | Food and beverage expense for fundraiser |
| 07/24/2009 | San Patricio United Democrats | $2,392.55 | Cost of barbeque for fundraiser |
| 08/14/2006 | Williamon County Republican Women -PAC | $281.02 | Catering for August Mtg. |
| 04/29/2005 | RAMIREZ, MARIO | $73.51 | PURCHASE OF FOOD FOR POLITICAL LUNCHEON |
| 11/15/2004 | RAMIREZ, MARIO | $82.05 | PAYMENT FOR POLITICAL LUNCHEON |
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.