Texas Ethics Commission data
Release v1.4
Source snapshot September 17, 2026
Latest eligible reported transaction September 15, 2026
Canonical Vendor
SONIC
Resolved vendor identity assembled from reviewed Texas Ethics Commission payee records.
Canonical vendor · Vendor ID 287839 · Resolution: Canonical Vendor Id
Total Payments
$9,311.87
Client Filers
139
Payments
346
Activity Range
03/14/2000–05/04/2026
Largest Payment
$599.65
Graph: 139 connected filers · 346 payments · $9,311.87 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.
- SONIC
Top Client Filers
Canonical client relationships from vendor_clients_canonical.
| # | Filer | Paid | Payments | Last Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Furlow, Philip Mack (Mr.) | $1,622.00 | 3 | 05/13/2016 |
| 2 | Merritt, Thomas C | $599.65 | 1 | 11/30/2006 |
| 3 | Seguin '13 | $561.16 | 2 | 10/18/2013 |
| 4 | Toth, Steven H. (The Honorable) | $524.91 | 20 | 12/03/2024 |
| 5 | Austin County Republican Party (CEC) | $340.00 | 1 | 05/03/2023 |
| 6 | Krause, Matthew H. (The Honorable) | $315.61 | 9 | 10/17/2019 |
| 7 | Christian, Kevin (Mr.) | $260.00 | 1 | 04/05/2006 |
| 8 | Faircloth Jr., Wayne (Mr.) | $258.00 | 2 | 12/05/2012 |
| 9 | Farrar, Jessica | $210.14 | 26 | 12/30/2008 |
| 10 | Gallego, Pete | $201.90 | 12 | 10/26/2007 |
| 11 | Ratliff, William (Mr.) | $200.00 | 1 | 05/04/2012 |
| 12 | Zedler, William (Mr.) | $187.29 | 5 | 09/18/2008 |
| 13 | Weems, Christine (Mrs.) | $141.85 | 2 | 02/07/2020 |
| 14 | Van de Putte, Leticia (Mrs.) | $139.09 | 11 | 08/21/2012 |
| 15 | Laredo Fire - PAC | $126.59 | 2 | 02/13/2023 |
| 16 | Taylor, Christopher L. (The Honorable) | $120.59 | 3 | 01/05/2026 |
| 17 | Huddleston, Jason B. (Mr.) | $117.96 | 9 | 11/28/2017 |
| 18 | King, Read (Mr.) | $116.79 | 6 | 03/03/2014 |
| 19 | Cuellar, Rosa M. (Ms.) | $108.00 | 3 | 04/01/2024 |
| 20 | Sparks, Kevin D (Mr.) | $98.51 | 8 | 08/31/2022 |
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
|
108 | 77.7% | 3,017 | 3.5% |
|
WALMART
Vendor ID 348446
|
87 | 62.6% | 1,876 | 4.5% |
|
USPS
Vendor ID 340732
|
86 | 61.9% | 1,958 | 4.3% |
|
WHATABURGER
Vendor ID 352769
|
77 | 55.4% | 541 | 12.8% |
|
TARGET
Vendor ID 304420
|
77 | 55.4% | 1,174 | 6.2% |
|
HEB
Vendor ID 142370
|
77 | 55.4% | 1,480 | 5.0% |
|
HOME DEPOT
Vendor ID 148817
|
75 | 54.0% | 1,536 | 4.7% |
|
BEST BUY
Vendor ID 32133
|
71 | 51.1% | 1,101 | 6.1% |
|
SHELL
Vendor ID 281652
|
68 | 48.9% | 614 | 9.9% |
|
STARBUCKS
Vendor ID 294631
|
67 | 48.2% | 690 | 8.8% |
|
CHEVRON
Vendor ID 59468
|
66 | 47.5% | 596 | 9.9% |
|
REPUBLICAN PARTY OF TEXAS
Vendor ID 261858
|
65 | 46.8% | 1,571 | 4.0% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2026 | Ledferd, Ericka J. (Ms.) | $5.82 | Ice for event |
| 04/20/2026 | Vote Yes for PPISD Kids | $70.46 | Food for Event |
| 03/28/2026 | Kolkhorst, Lois W. (The Honorable) | $8.41 | Ice for Montgomery County Convention |
| 03/04/2026 | Campos, Elizabeth (The Honorable) | $17.43 | Campaign Food/Beverage |
| 02/16/2026 | Cook, David L. (The Honorable) | $21.30 | Campaign Staff Lunch |
| 01/15/2026 | Kerwin, Helen D. (The Honorable) | $8.11 | Lunch while working |
| 01/05/2026 | Taylor, Christopher L. (The Honorable) | $29.66 | Juror Drinks |
| 12/11/2025 | Ligon, Brett (The Honorable) | $13.08 | Senate Campaign Candidate Meals While Travelling |
| 10/10/2025 | Ward Johnson, Charlene (The Honorable) | $17.62 | food for staff |
| 08/01/2025 | Taylor, Christopher L. (The Honorable) | $24.14 | Intern Lunch |
| 04/14/2025 | Hefner, Joseph Cole (The Honorable) | $14.27 | Meeting to Discuss Officeholder Matters |
| 12/03/2024 | Toth, Steven H. (The Honorable) | $42.91 | Lunch with constituent |
| 11/20/2024 | Field, Scott K. (The Honorable) | $5.97 | Food after event in San Antonio |
| 11/19/2024 | Toth, Steven H. (The Honorable) | $18.50 | Lunch for staff |
| 11/12/2024 | Hayes, Christian V. (The Honorable) | $13.73 | FOOD |
| 11/12/2024 | Hayes, Christian V. (The Honorable) | $7.13 | FOOD |
| 11/06/2024 | Holt, Janis A. (Mrs.) | $4.75 | Meal |
| 10/29/2024 | Gerdes, Stanley Arthur (The Honorable) | $22.15 | Food for Poll Greeters |
| 10/02/2024 | McClure III, Jesse F. (Mr.) | $16.78 | Lunch for Judge and Staff |
| 06/06/2024 | Mothers Against Greg Abbott | $25.45 | Food & Beverage |
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.