Texas Ethics Commission data
Release v1.4
Source snapshot September 17, 2026
Latest eligible reported transaction September 15, 2026
Canonical Vendor
SAMS
Resolved vendor identity assembled from reviewed Texas Ethics Commission payee records.
Canonical vendor · Vendor ID 273995 · Resolution: Indexed Canonical Identity
Total Payments
$74,364.82
Client Filers
81
Payments
452
Activity Range
04/27/2000–04/15/2026
Largest Payment
$5,685.00
Graph: 81 connected filers · 452 payments · $74,364.82 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.
- Sams
Top Client Filers
Canonical client relationships from vendor_clients_canonical.
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
|
60 | 74.1% | 3,017 | 2.0% |
|
WALMART
Vendor ID 348446
|
59 | 72.8% | 1,876 | 3.1% |
|
HEB
Vendor ID 142370
|
49 | 60.5% | 1,480 | 3.2% |
|
HOME DEPOT
Vendor ID 148817
|
43 | 53.1% | 1,536 | 2.7% |
|
BEST BUY
Vendor ID 32133
|
38 | 46.9% | 1,101 | 3.3% |
|
USPS
Vendor ID 340732
|
38 | 46.9% | 1,958 | 1.9% |
|
TARGET
Vendor ID 304420
|
35 | 43.2% | 1,174 | 2.9% |
|
HOBBY LOBBY
Vendor ID 147424
|
34 | 42.0% | 946 | 3.4% |
|
AMAZON
Vendor ID 13608
|
33 | 40.7% | 1,174 | 2.7% |
|
PARTY CITY
Vendor ID 238598
|
30 | 37.0% | 734 | 3.8% |
|
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES
Vendor ID 289694
|
30 | 37.0% | 1,077 | 2.7% |
|
SAM'S CLUB
Vendor ID 273581
|
30 | 37.0% | 1,360 | 2.1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/15/2026 | Rodriguez-Betancourt, Renee (The Honorable) | $802.87 | FOOD AND SUPPLIES FOR EVENT |
| 04/15/2026 | Rodriguez-Betancourt, Renee (The Honorable) | $113.45 | FOOD AND SUPPLIES FOR EVENT |
| 11/05/2025 | Hudson, Stephanie (Ms.) | $40.86 | Fundraiser |
| 10/29/2025 | Chandler, James D. (Mr.) | $269.46 | SAMS-TRUNK/ TREAT CANDY & TOYS CLEVELAND |
| 10/27/2025 | Mission Fire Fighters Committee for Responsible Gov | $594.80 | Beer |
| 10/23/2025 | Chandler, James D. (Mr.) | $185.96 | SAMS-TRUNK/ TREAT CANDY & TOYS HARDIN |
| 05/15/2025 | Mission Fire Fighters Committee for Responsible Gov | $1,362.59 | Gifts for members |
| 04/17/2025 | Rodriguez-Betancourt, Renee (The Honorable) | $1,049.57 | SKEETS SHOOT FOOD AND DRINKS |
| 04/17/2025 | Rodriguez-Betancourt, Renee (The Honorable) | $428.76 | SKEET SHOOT DRINKS SNACKS ETC |
| 04/17/2025 | Rodriguez-Betancourt, Renee (The Honorable) | $267.67 | SKEET SHOOT SNACKS |
| 04/17/2025 | Rodriguez-Betancourt, Renee (The Honorable) | $59.70 | SKEET SHOOT SNACKS |
| 03/10/2025 | Victoria County Republican Party (CEC) | $78.69 | PREPARATION FOR MARCH MEETING |
| 01/03/2025 | Victoria County Republican Party (CEC) | $160.70 | GALA FOOD AND SUPPLIES |
| 12/30/2024 | Bell, Teiva J. (The Honorable) | $181.25 | JURY |
| 11/13/2024 | Eastside Democrats of El Paso | $143.88 | Christmas Dinner Misc |
| 10/22/2024 | Martinez, Jose M. (Mr.) | $151.82 | Campaign Expense for Espana Fundraiser Event |
| 10/08/2024 | Bell, Teiva J. (The Honorable) | $238.45 | Jury Snacks |
| 05/25/2024 | Chavez, Norma P. (Ms.) | $63.08 | gas |
| 05/13/2024 | Trejo, Alma R. (Ms.) | $103.80 | Snacks for senior centers |
| 05/06/2024 | Trejo, Alma R. (Ms.) | $148.70 | Snacks for Senior Centers |
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.