Texas Ethics Commission data
Release v1.4
Source snapshot September 17, 2026
Latest eligible reported transaction September 15, 2026
Canonical Vendor
Texas Democracy Foundation
Resolved vendor identity assembled from reviewed Texas Ethics Commission payee records.
Canonical vendor · Vendor ID 310698 · Resolution: Indexed Canonical Identity
Total Payments
$7,285.00
Client Filers
8
Payments
20
Activity Range
12/29/2000–04/28/2023
Largest Payment
$2,500.00
Graph: 8 connected filers · 20 payments · $7,285.00 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.
- Texas Democracy Foundation
Top Client Filers
Canonical client relationships from vendor_clients_canonical.
| # | Filer | Paid | Payments | Last Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coleman, Garnet (Mr.) | $3,000.00 | 8 | 05/21/2009 |
| 2 | Carl A. Parker PAC | $2,500.00 | 1 | 08/16/2006 |
| 3 | Judy Jennings and Rebecca Bell-Metereau Legal Defense Fund | $525.00 | 2 | 05/21/2015 |
| 4 | Hinojosa, Juan (The Honorable) | $500.00 | 2 | 04/28/2023 |
| 5 | Naishtat, Elliott | $400.00 | 3 | 02/14/2010 |
| 6 | Pena Jr., Aaron | $200.00 | 1 | 11/10/2004 |
| 7 | Baird, Charles (Mr.) | $100.00 | 1 | 06/09/2011 |
| 8 | Sharp, Jim (The Honorable) | $60.00 | 2 | 03/31/2009 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TEXAS DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Vendor ID 310744
|
7 | 87.5% | 1,669 | 0.4% |
|
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES
Vendor ID 289694
|
6 | 75.0% | 1,077 | 0.6% |
|
OFFICE DEPOT
Vendor ID 230284
|
6 | 75.0% | 3,017 | 0.2% |
|
AMERICAN AIRLINES
Vendor ID 14178
|
5 | 62.5% | 677 | 0.7% |
|
OFFICE MAX
Vendor ID 230798
|
5 | 62.5% | 1,327 | 0.4% |
|
TEXAS OBSERVER
Vendor ID 312826
|
4 | 50.0% | 47 | 7.8% |
|
LAZ PARKING
Vendor ID 188442
|
4 | 50.0% | 233 | 1.7% |
|
LEGISLATIVE SOLUTIONS
Vendor ID 189718
|
4 | 50.0% | 242 | 1.6% |
|
TRAVIS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Vendor ID 332469
|
4 | 50.0% | 253 | 1.6% |
|
HAMPTON INN
Vendor ID 138633
|
4 | 50.0% | 337 | 1.2% |
|
VALERO
Vendor ID 341910
|
4 | 50.0% | 361 | 1.1% |
|
CAPITOL GIFT SHOP
Vendor ID 51371
|
4 | 50.0% | 393 | 1.0% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/28/2023 | Hinojosa, Juan (The Honorable) | $250.00 | Donation |
| 05/21/2015 | Judy Jennings and Rebecca Bell-Metereau Legal Defense Fund | $150.00 | Tickets for Rebecca Bell-Metereau and guest to attend Texas Observer Molly Awards dinner |
| 06/07/2012 | Judy Jennings and Rebecca Bell-Metereau Legal Defense Fund | $375.00 | Molly Awards dinner for Judy Jennings and Rebecca Bell-Metereau and campaign staff person |
| 06/09/2011 | Baird, Charles (Mr.) | $100.00 | Contribution to local political club |
| 02/14/2010 | Naishtat, Elliott | $150.00 | general charitable donation to the Texas Democracy Foundation for Texas Observer |
| 06/04/2009 | Naishtat, Elliott | $150.00 | Tx Observer Molly Ivins Awards Banquet |
| 05/21/2009 | Coleman, Garnet (Mr.) | $500.00 | Donation Annual Awards Dinner |
| 03/31/2009 | Sharp, Jim (The Honorable) | $30.00 | contribution |
| 01/13/2007 | Hinojosa, Juan | $250.00 | Donation |
| 08/16/2006 | Carl A. Parker PAC | $2,500.00 | Contribution |
| 05/08/2006 | Coleman, Garnet (Mr.) | $500.00 | Donation - Stir The Pot Event |
| 05/08/2006 | Coleman, Garnet (Mr.) | $500.00 | Contribution Stir the pot event |
| 05/08/2006 | Coleman, Garnet (Mr.) | $500.00 | Contribution Stir the pot event |
| 08/18/2005 | Coleman, Garnet (Mr.) | $250.00 | Contribution in support of the Texas Observer |
| 08/18/2005 | Coleman, Garnet (Mr.) | $250.00 | Contribution in support of tje Texas Observer |
| 08/18/2005 | Coleman, Garnet (Mr.) | $250.00 | Contribution in support of the Texas Observer |
| 08/18/2005 | Coleman, Garnet (Mr.) | $250.00 | Contribution in support of tje Texas Observer |
| 11/10/2004 | Pena Jr., Aaron | $200.00 | Dinner Reception |
| 12/29/2000 | Naishtat, Elliott | $100.00 | donation |
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.