Texas Ethics Commission data
Release v1.4
Source snapshot September 17, 2026
Latest eligible reported transaction September 15, 2026
Canonical Vendor
Galveston Regional Chamber Of Commerce
Resolved vendor identity assembled from reviewed Texas Ethics Commission payee records.
Canonical vendor · Vendor ID 125623 · Resolution: Canonical Vendor Id
Total Payments
$97,371.50
Client Filers
8
Payments
59
Activity Range
04/19/2016–01/28/2026
Largest Payment
$10,000.00
Graph: 8 connected filers · 59 payments · $97,371.50 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.
- Galveston Regional Chamber Of Commerce
Top Client Filers
Canonical client relationships from vendor_clients_canonical.
| # | Filer | Paid | Payments | Last Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middleton II, David M. (The Honorable) | $52,443.50 | 15 | 06/25/2025 |
| 2 | Friends of Larry Taylor | $28,190.00 | 22 | 01/24/2022 |
| 3 | Faircloth, Wayne (The Honorable) | $12,600.00 | 8 | 05/15/2018 |
| 4 | Friends of Dr. Greg Bonnen | $1,963.00 | 8 | 10/16/2025 |
| 5 | Galveston Republican Women - PAC | $900.00 | 3 | 04/03/2019 |
| 6 | Watkins, Nathan E. (Mr.) | $525.00 | 1 | 01/28/2026 |
| 7 | Galveston Windstorm Action Committee Inc. | $375.00 | 1 | 11/02/2020 |
| 8 | Wilson, Teresa S. (The Honorable) | $375.00 | 1 | 12/01/2024 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GALVESTON COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY
Vendor ID 125488
|
7 | 87.5% | 93 | 7.4% |
|
KROGER
Vendor ID 181532
|
6 | 75.0% | 785 | 0.8% |
|
REPUBLICAN PARTY OF TEXAS
Vendor ID 261858
|
6 | 75.0% | 1,571 | 0.4% |
|
USPS
Vendor ID 340732
|
6 | 75.0% | 1,958 | 0.3% |
|
OFFICE DEPOT
Vendor ID 230284
|
6 | 75.0% | 3,017 | 0.2% |
|
GALVESTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Vendor ID 125354
|
5 | 62.5% | 25 | 17.9% |
|
CLEAR CREEK REPUBLICAN WOMEN
Vendor ID 66987
|
5 | 62.5% | 29 | 15.6% |
|
GALVESTON REPUBLICAN WOMEN
Vendor ID 125628
|
5 | 62.5% | 32 | 14.3% |
|
GALVESTON COUNTY DAILY NEWS
Vendor ID 125411
|
5 | 62.5% | 41 | 11.4% |
|
TEXAS CONSERVATIVE COALITION
Vendor ID 310477
|
5 | 62.5% | 278 | 1.8% |
|
CVS
Vendor ID 80869
|
5 | 62.5% | 354 | 1.4% |
|
STAPLES
Vendor ID 294208
|
5 | 62.5% | 1,045 | 0.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/28/2026 | Watkins, Nathan E. (Mr.) | $525.00 | CAMPAIGN EVENT FEE |
| 10/16/2025 | Friends of Dr. Greg Bonnen | $375.00 | Annual membership fee |
| 09/18/2025 | Friends of Dr. Greg Bonnen | $38.00 | Campaign luncheon expense |
| 08/11/2025 | Friends of Dr. Greg Bonnen | $175.00 | Staff conference/luncheon expense |
| 06/25/2025 | Middleton II, David M. (The Honorable) | $2,500.00 | Event Sponsorship |
| 12/01/2024 | Wilson, Teresa S. (The Honorable) | $375.00 | Annual Membership Dues |
| 09/11/2024 | Middleton II, David M. (The Honorable) | $175.00 | Event Ticket |
| 07/22/2024 | Middleton II, David M. (The Honorable) | $6,865.00 | Event Sponsorship |
| 07/22/2024 | Friends of Dr. Greg Bonnen | $375.00 | Membership Fee |
| 09/15/2023 | Friends of Dr. Greg Bonnen | $175.00 | Galveston Chamber Women's Conference Luncheon |
| 08/07/2023 | Friends of Dr. Greg Bonnen | $100.00 | Dinner Expense |
| 07/26/2023 | Friends of Dr. Greg Bonnen | $375.00 | Membership Fees |
| 07/21/2023 | Middleton II, David M. (The Honorable) | $1,500.00 | Event Sponsorship |
| 06/26/2023 | Friends of Dr. Greg Bonnen | $350.00 | Campaign Lunch Expense |
| 09/01/2022 | Middleton II, David M. (The Honorable) | $1,700.00 | Event Sponsorship |
| 01/24/2022 | Friends of Larry Taylor | $200.00 | Membership dues |
| 02/05/2021 | Friends of Larry Taylor | $2,500.00 | Sponsorship |
| 01/22/2021 | Friends of Larry Taylor | $200.00 | Membership dues |
| 11/02/2020 | Galveston Windstorm Action Committee Inc. | $375.00 | Fees |
| 11/01/2020 | Middleton II, David M. (The Honorable) | $10,000.00 | Membership dues |
Evidence basis: The canonical vendor was opened by stable vendor ID. 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.