Texas Ethics Commission data
Release v1.4
Source snapshot September 17, 2026
Latest eligible reported transaction September 15, 2026
Canonical Vendor
YMBL
Resolved vendor identity assembled from reviewed Texas Ethics Commission payee records.
Canonical vendor · Vendor ID 359154 · Resolution: Indexed Canonical Identity
Total Payments
$21,059.45
Client Filers
8
Payments
39
Activity Range
01/05/2000–10/14/2025
Largest Payment
$2,796.00
Graph: 8 connected filers · 39 payments · $21,059.45 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.
- YMBL
Top Client Filers
Canonical client relationships from vendor_clients_canonical.
| # | Filer | Paid | Payments | Last Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamilton, Mike | $9,504.25 | 7 | 06/25/2010 |
| 2 | Templeton, Mitchell W. (The Honorable) | $6,175.20 | 8 | 10/14/2025 |
| 3 | Jefferson County Republican Executive Committee(CEC) | $3,400.00 | 6 | 03/29/2018 |
| 4 | Ritter, Allan | $870.00 | 9 | 04/15/2007 |
| 5 | Progressive Democrats of Southeast Texas | $550.00 | 1 | 12/13/2013 |
| 6 | Bernsen, David E. (The Honorable) | $410.00 | 5 | 02/21/2002 |
| 7 | williams, rickey (Mr.) | $100.00 | 1 | 03/16/2012 |
| 8 | Ashley, Rita (Mrs.) | $50.00 | 2 | 03/22/2012 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
OFFICE DEPOT
Vendor ID 230284
|
8 | 100.0% | 3,017 | 0.3% |
|
GOLDEN TRIANGLE REPUBLICAN WOMEN
Vendor ID 130935
|
6 | 75.0% | 35 | 16.2% |
|
PORT ARTHUR NEWS
Vendor ID 247508
|
5 | 62.5% | 27 | 16.7% |
|
Beaumont Enterprise
Vendor ID 30106
|
5 | 62.5% | 39 | 11.9% |
|
POSTMASTER
Vendor ID 248097
|
5 | 62.5% | 471 | 1.1% |
|
WALGREENS
Vendor ID 347856
|
5 | 62.5% | 765 | 0.7% |
|
SAM'S CLUB
Vendor ID 273581
|
5 | 62.5% | 1,360 | 0.4% |
|
HEB
Vendor ID 142370
|
5 | 62.5% | 1,480 | 0.3% |
|
High Tech Signs
Vendor ID 145251
|
4 | 50.0% | 10 | 28.6% |
|
TRIANGLE BLUE PRINT
Vendor ID 333282
|
4 | 50.0% | 12 | 25.0% |
|
COTTON CARGO
Vendor ID 76435
|
4 | 50.0% | 15 | 21.1% |
|
MARKET BASKET
Vendor ID 203806
|
4 | 50.0% | 22 | 15.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | Templeton, Mitchell W. (The Honorable) | $1,283.40 | YMBL Rodeo suite/sponsorship. |
| 11/25/2024 | Templeton, Mitchell W. (The Honorable) | $1,035.00 | YMBL rodeo suite reservation |
| 10/09/2024 | Templeton, Mitchell W. (The Honorable) | $248.40 | YMBL Rodeo and State Fair student tickets. |
| 02/12/2024 | Templeton, Mitchell W. (The Honorable) | $1,000.00 | Rodeo Suite |
| 10/08/2023 | Templeton, Mitchell W. (The Honorable) | $248.40 | Rodeo Tickets, donated to students. |
| 12/28/2022 | Templeton, Mitchell W. (The Honorable) | $1,180.00 | YMBL rodeo suite for campaign volunteers and supporters. |
| 02/10/2022 | Templeton, Mitchell W. (The Honorable) | $1,000.00 | YMBL State Rodeo sponsorship |
| 12/20/2021 | Templeton, Mitchell W. (The Honorable) | $180.00 | charitable contribution |
| 03/29/2018 | Jefferson County Republican Executive Committee(CEC) | $250.00 | Deposit for 2019 SETX State Fair Booth |
| 03/14/2017 | Jefferson County Republican Executive Committee(CEC) | $250.00 | SE Texas State Fair |
| 11/27/2015 | Jefferson County Republican Executive Committee(CEC) | $950.00 | Booth rental at South Texas State Fair |
| 12/13/2013 | Progressive Democrats of Southeast Texas | $550.00 | fair booth rental |
| 03/22/2012 | Ashley, Rita (Mrs.) | $25.00 | Admission fee for event |
| 03/16/2012 | williams, rickey (Mr.) | $100.00 | Campaign Fair Passes |
| 06/25/2010 | Hamilton, Mike | $1,048.25 | Political Advertising |
| 04/05/2009 | Hamilton, Mike | $1,044.00 | Political Advertising |
| 01/15/2008 | Hamilton, Mike | $902.66 | Political Advertising |
| 11/28/2007 | Hamilton, Mike | $1,405.34 | Political Advertising |
| 10/04/2007 | Jefferson County Republican Executive Committee | $500.00 | State Fair Booth for Republican Party |
| 04/15/2007 | Ritter, Allan | $150.00 | Ad Space\n |
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.