Texas Ethics Commission data
Release v1.4
Source snapshot September 17, 2026
Latest eligible reported transaction September 15, 2026
Canonical Vendor
Lamar University
Resolved vendor identity assembled from reviewed Texas Ethics Commission payee records.
Canonical vendor · Vendor ID 185865 · Resolution: Canonical Vendor Id
Total Payments
$73,404.02
Client Filers
12
Payments
36
Activity Range
01/10/2000–06/12/2024
Largest Payment
$45,000.00
Graph: 12 connected filers · 36 payments · $73,404.02 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.
- Lamar University
Top Client Filers
Canonical client relationships from vendor_clients_canonical.
| # | Filer | Paid | Payments | Last Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charles R. Matthews Committee | $45,000.00 | 1 | 11/18/2009 |
| 2 | Texas Legislative Black Caucus | $8,500.00 | 5 | 09/13/2021 |
| 3 | Sanderson, Justin G. (The Honorable) | $5,000.00 | 3 | 06/12/2024 |
| 4 | Elrod, Jennifer W. | $4,000.00 | 1 | 06/30/2012 |
| 5 | Bernsen, David E. (The Honorable) | $3,737.17 | 8 | 10/15/2002 |
| 6 | Walston, W. Kent (The Honorable) | $3,100.00 | 4 | 09/22/2016 |
| 7 | Ritter, Allan | $3,010.00 | 6 | 12/06/2004 |
| 8 | Sanchez Exploratory Committee | $583.50 | 1 | 05/23/2001 |
| 9 | Texans for Tommy Williams | $200.00 | 2 | 04/18/2007 |
| 10 | Hamilton, Mike | $150.00 | 3 | 07/21/2008 |
| 11 | Shelton, Jeffery (Mr.) | $100.00 | 1 | 09/19/2006 |
| 12 | Golden Triangle Republican Women | $23.35 | 1 | 05/31/2013 |
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
|
10 | 83.3% | 3,017 | 0.3% |
|
TEXAS ETHICS COMMISSION
Vendor ID 311217
|
9 | 75.0% | 1,368 | 0.7% |
|
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES
Vendor ID 289694
|
8 | 66.7% | 1,077 | 0.7% |
|
HEB
Vendor ID 142370
|
8 | 66.7% | 1,480 | 0.5% |
|
CONTINENTAL AIRLINES
Vendor ID 74141
|
7 | 58.3% | 242 | 2.8% |
|
HOLIDAY INN
Vendor ID 147845
|
7 | 58.3% | 365 | 1.9% |
|
AT&T
Vendor ID 21858
|
7 | 58.3% | 906 | 0.8% |
|
MARKET BASKET
Vendor ID 203806
|
6 | 50.0% | 22 | 21.4% |
|
Beaumont Enterprise
Vendor ID 30106
|
6 | 50.0% | 39 | 13.3% |
|
JEFFERSON COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Vendor ID 163803
|
6 | 50.0% | 39 | 13.3% |
|
DOUBLETREE HOTEL
Vendor ID 94418
|
6 | 50.0% | 252 | 2.3% |
|
AMERICAN AIRLINES
Vendor ID 14178
|
6 | 50.0% | 677 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/12/2024 | Sanderson, Justin G. (The Honorable) | $1,500.00 | Foundation contribution/Men's Golf |
| 05/16/2023 | Sanderson, Justin G. (The Honorable) | $1,000.00 | Sponsorship Lamar Golf Fundraiser |
| 09/13/2021 | Texas Legislative Black Caucus | $3,000.00 | TxLBC Scholarship payment |
| 02/19/2020 | Sanderson, Justin G. (The Honorable) | $2,500.00 | Fundraiser/Golf |
| 07/22/2019 | Texas Legislative Black Caucus | $1,500.00 | TLBC Scholarship-Green |
| 09/22/2016 | Walston, W. Kent (The Honorable) | $500.00 | advertisement |
| 10/15/2015 | Walston, W. Kent (The Honorable) | $500.00 | Advertising for breakfast alumni |
| 03/27/2015 | Walston, W. Kent (The Honorable) | $300.00 | advertising |
| 03/19/2014 | Walston, Kent (Mr.) | $1,800.00 | advertising |
| 05/31/2013 | Golden Triangle Republican Women | $23.35 | Book |
| 06/30/2012 | Elrod, Jennifer W. | $4,000.00 | Donation |
| 11/18/2009 | Charles R. Matthews Committee | $45,000.00 | Donation |
| 07/21/2008 | Hamilton, Mike | $50.00 | Cardinal Club Membership |
| 06/13/2007 | Hamilton, Mike | $50.00 | Cardinal Club Membership |
| 06/13/2007 | Hamilton, Mike | $50.00 | Cardinal Club Membership |
| 04/18/2007 | Texans for Tommy Williams | $100.00 | Desc:Donation |
| 04/18/2007 | Texans for Tommy Williams | $100.00 | Desc:Donation |
| 09/19/2006 | Shelton, Jeffery (Mr.) | $100.00 | Contrib to Cardinal Club |
| 12/06/2004 | Ritter, Allan | $400.00 | Banquet |
| 11/08/2004 | Ritter, Allan | $605.00 | Tickets |
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.