Texas Ethics Commission data
Release v1.4
Source snapshot September 17, 2026
Latest eligible reported transaction September 15, 2026
Canonical Vendor
WHARTON COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY
Resolved vendor identity assembled from reviewed Texas Ethics Commission payee records.
Canonical vendor · Vendor ID 352687 · Resolution: Indexed Canonical Identity
Total Payments
$15,322.50
Client Filers
12
Payments
26
Activity Range
09/15/2002–11/10/2025
Largest Payment
$1,500.00
Graph: 12 connected filers · 26 payments · $15,322.50 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.
- Wharton County Republican Party
Top Client Filers
Canonical client relationships from vendor_clients_canonical.
| # | Filer | Paid | Payments | Last Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clapp, Randy M. (The Honorable) | $9,000.00 | 6 | 11/10/2025 |
| 2 | Hegar Jr., Glenn (Mr.) | $2,825.00 | 6 | 03/22/2007 |
| 3 | Maher Jr., John C. (Mr.) | $825.00 | 2 | 01/04/2024 |
| 4 | Republican Party of Texas | $618.50 | 2 | 02/24/2003 |
| 5 | Kolkhorst, Lois W. (The Honorable) | $479.00 | 2 | 02/26/2015 |
| 6 | Medina, Debra (Mrs.) | $375.00 | 2 | 10/09/2013 |
| 7 | Kitzman Jr., Oliver S. (The Honorable) | $300.00 | 1 | 12/29/2023 |
| 8 | Texans for Joan Huffman | $300.00 | 1 | 01/12/2024 |
| 9 | Gates Jr., Gary (Mr.) | $250.00 | 1 | 08/17/2005 |
| 10 | Zerwas, John M. (Dr.) | $200.00 | 1 | 06/28/2006 |
| 11 | Friends of John Zerwas | $100.00 | 1 | 03/26/2008 |
| 12 | Wharton County Republican Party (P) | $50.00 | 1 | 10/04/2012 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AT&T
Vendor ID 21858
|
9 | 75.0% | 906 | 1.0% |
|
REPUBLICAN PARTY OF TEXAS
Vendor ID 261858
|
9 | 75.0% | 1,571 | 0.6% |
|
OFFICE DEPOT
Vendor ID 230284
|
9 | 75.0% | 3,017 | 0.3% |
|
FORT BEND COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY
Vendor ID 116177
|
8 | 66.7% | 67 | 11.3% |
|
AMERICAN EXPRESS
Vendor ID 14540
|
7 | 58.3% | 557 | 1.2% |
|
TEXAS FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN
Vendor ID 311375
|
7 | 58.3% | 584 | 1.2% |
|
GOOGLE
Vendor ID 131689
|
7 | 58.3% | 620 | 1.1% |
|
JASON'S DELI
Vendor ID 162552
|
7 | 58.3% | 649 | 1.1% |
|
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES
Vendor ID 289694
|
7 | 58.3% | 1,077 | 0.6% |
|
TARGET
Vendor ID 304420
|
7 | 58.3% | 1,174 | 0.6% |
|
HEB
Vendor ID 142370
|
7 | 58.3% | 1,480 | 0.5% |
|
Wharton Chamber Of Commerce
Vendor ID 352649
|
6 | 50.0% | 15 | 28.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/2025 | Clapp, Randy M. (The Honorable) | $1,500.00 | Filing fee for March primary election |
| 01/12/2024 | Texans for Joan Huffman | $300.00 | POLITICAL DONATION |
| 01/04/2024 | Maher Jr., John C. (Mr.) | $325.00 | Donation |
| 12/29/2023 | Kitzman Jr., Oliver S. (The Honorable) | $300.00 | Donation |
| 12/11/2023 | Maher Jr., John C. (Mr.) | $500.00 | Donation |
| 11/17/2021 | Clapp, Randy M. (The Honorable) | $1,500.00 | Filing fee for March Primary Election - to be placed on the ballot. |
| 11/20/2017 | Clapp, Randy M. (The Honorable) | $1,500.00 | Candidate filing fee for 2018 March primary and November general election. |
| 02/26/2015 | Kolkhorst, Lois W. (The Honorable) | $129.00 | Charitable Donation Item ---Pistol Case With State Seal |
| 07/25/2014 | Kolkhorst, Lois W. | $350.00 | Event Table Sponsorship |
| 11/14/2013 | Clapp, Randy | $1,500.00 | Filing fee for 2014 election. |
| 10/09/2013 | Medina, Debra (Mrs.) | $275.00 | registration fee |
| 10/04/2012 | Wharton County Republican Party (P) | $50.00 | Refreshmnets and snacks for event planning |
| 12/03/2009 | Clapp, Randy | $1,500.00 | Candidate filing fee. |
| 06/30/2009 | Medina, Debra (Mrs.) | $100.00 | Wharton County elected officials luncheon |
| 03/26/2008 | Friends of John Zerwas | $100.00 | Political Promotion:Sponsorship |
| 12/07/2007 | Clapp, Randy | $1,500.00 | Candidate filing fee. |
| 03/22/2007 | Hegar Jr., Glenn (Mr.) | $250.00 | fundraising event |
| 03/22/2007 | Hegar Jr., Glenn (Mr.) | $250.00 | fundraising event |
| 06/28/2006 | Zerwas, John M. (Dr.) | $200.00 | Sponsorship |
| 08/21/2005 | Hegar Jr., Glenn (Mr.) | $250.00 | advertising |
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.