Texas Ethics Commission data
Release v1.4
Source snapshot September 17, 2026
Latest eligible reported transaction September 15, 2026
Canonical Vendor
TYLER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Resolved vendor identity assembled from reviewed Texas Ethics Commission payee records.
Canonical vendor · Vendor ID 336260 · Resolution: Indexed Canonical Identity
Total Payments
$34,429.90
Client Filers
19
Payments
340
Activity Range
05/03/2000–06/08/2026
Largest Payment
$2,500.00
Graph: 19 connected filers · 340 payments · $34,429.90 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.
- Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce
Top Client Filers
Canonical client relationships from vendor_clients_canonical.
| # | Filer | Paid | Payments | Last Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Worthen, James T. (The Honorable) | $9,166.90 | 135 | 06/08/2026 |
| 2 | Hoyle, Brian T. (The Honorable) | $5,063.25 | 78 | 04/15/2026 |
| 3 | Hughes, D. Bryan (The Honorable) | $3,870.00 | 28 | 10/01/2025 |
| 4 | Eltife, Kevin P. (Mr.) | $3,425.00 | 4 | 06/09/2022 |
| 5 | Berman, Leo (Mr.) | $3,411.00 | 36 | 04/10/2012 |
| 6 | Kennedy, Christi J. (The Honorable) | $1,700.00 | 4 | 10/20/2016 |
| 7 | Kent, Jarad L. (Mr.) | $1,674.00 | 5 | 12/31/2019 |
| 8 | Merritt, Thomas C | $1,564.00 | 12 | 05/10/2010 |
| 9 | Katz, Neal A. (Mr.) | $1,050.00 | 3 | 09/17/2019 |
| 10 | Davis, Charles M. (The Honorable) | $671.75 | 6 | 04/28/2026 |
| 11 | Simpson, David (Mr.) | $600.00 | 4 | 07/09/2014 |
| 12 | Gunter, Debra E. (The Honorable) | $600.00 | 2 | 06/12/2025 |
| 13 | Alders, Benjamin D. (The Honorable) | $340.00 | 7 | 06/05/2026 |
| 14 | Glaze, Bob D | $255.00 | 3 | 07/13/2001 |
| 15 | Schaefer, Matthew (Mr.) | $239.00 | 6 | 01/08/2014 |
| 16 | Russell, Kerry L. | $225.00 | 2 | 09/03/2004 |
| 17 | DeVasto, Diane V. | $200.00 | 2 | 02/08/2005 |
| 18 | Clark, Carole W. | $200.00 | 2 | 05/20/2005 |
| 19 | Jackson, Austin Reeve (The Honorable) | $175.00 | 1 | 10/18/2023 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SMITH COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY
Vendor ID 286437
|
15 | 78.9% | 35 | 38.5% |
|
SMITH COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN
Vendor ID 286439
|
13 | 68.4% | 21 | 48.1% |
|
REPUBLICAN PARTY OF TEXAS
Vendor ID 261858
|
13 | 68.4% | 1,571 | 0.8% |
|
OFFICE DEPOT
Vendor ID 230284
|
12 | 63.2% | 3,017 | 0.4% |
|
Smith County Bar Association
Vendor ID 286408
|
11 | 57.9% | 16 | 45.8% |
|
SMITH COUNTY REPUBLICAN CLUB
Vendor ID 286436
|
11 | 57.9% | 23 | 35.5% |
|
DESIGNER GRAPHICS
Vendor ID 89244
|
11 | 57.9% | 316 | 3.4% |
|
WALMART
Vendor ID 348446
|
10 | 52.6% | 1,876 | 0.5% |
|
RICK'S ON THE SQUARE
Vendor ID 264138
|
9 | 47.4% | 21 | 29.0% |
|
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
Vendor ID 338453
|
9 | 47.4% | 1,445 | 0.6% |
|
LINDALE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Vendor ID 192100
|
8 | 42.1% | 11 | 36.4% |
|
AT&T
Vendor ID 21858
|
8 | 42.1% | 906 | 0.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/08/2026 | Worthen, James T. (The Honorable) | $149.68 | Membership Dues 2026 The total for the Dues is $250 of which $100.32 came from donated funds-See F2. |
| 06/08/2026 | Worthen, James T. (The Honorable) | $100.32 | 2026 Membership Dues |
| 06/05/2026 | Alders, Benjamin D. (The Honorable) | $15.00 | Government Affairs Meeting |
| 04/28/2026 | Davis, Charles M. (The Honorable) | $17.31 | Event ticket |
| 04/15/2026 | Hoyle, Brian T. (The Honorable) | $54.44 | State of the City Luncheon |
| 04/14/2026 | Davis, Charles M. (The Honorable) | $54.44 | Luncheon ticket |
| 03/10/2026 | Hoyle, Brian T. (The Honorable) | $54.44 | State of the County Luncheon |
| 11/10/2025 | Davis, Charles M. (The Honorable) | $250.00 | Membership dues |
| 11/10/2025 | Davis, Charles M. (The Honorable) | $50.00 | Luncheon ticket |
| 10/01/2025 | Hughes, D. Bryan (The Honorable) | $250.00 | Dues |
| 08/21/2025 | Hoyle, Brian T. (The Honorable) | $50.00 | Luncheon Ticket |
| 07/16/2025 | Hoyle, Brian T. (The Honorable) | $250.00 | Annual Dues |
| 06/23/2025 | Worthen, James T. (The Honorable) | $250.00 | Annual Membership Dues |
| 06/12/2025 | Gunter, Debra E. (The Honorable) | $250.00 | Membership Dues |
| 06/10/2025 | Alders, Benjamin D. (The Honorable) | $250.00 | Membership Dues |
| 05/01/2025 | Hoyle, Brian T. (The Honorable) | $50.00 | Officeholder's ticket to annual State of the City luncheon |
| 02/28/2025 | Hoyle, Brian T. (The Honorable) | $40.00 | Officeholder's ticket to State of the County luncheon |
| 11/21/2024 | Worthen, James T. (The Honorable) | $450.00 | Chamber Austin Delegation Registration |
| 10/15/2024 | Alders, Benjamin D. (Mr.) | $15.00 | Event Expense |
| 08/29/2024 | Alders, Benjamin D. (Mr.) | $15.00 | Event Expense |
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.