Texas Ethics Commission data
Release v1.4
Source snapshot September 17, 2026
Latest eligible reported transaction September 15, 2026
Canonical Vendor
THE TEXAS TRIBUNE
Resolved vendor identity assembled from reviewed Texas Ethics Commission payee records.
Canonical vendor · Vendor ID 324962 · Resolution: Canonical Vendor Id
Total Payments
$59,572.27
Client Filers
44
Payments
191
Activity Range
10/12/2009–06/24/2026
Largest Payment
$5,500.00
Graph: 44 connected filers · 191 payments · $59,572.27 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.
- THE TEXAS TRIBUNE
Top Client Filers
Canonical client relationships from vendor_clients_canonical.
| # | Filer | Paid | Payments | Last Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas Land Title Association PAC | $15,000.00 | 3 | 01/09/2024 |
| 2 | Texas Forward Party PAC | $5,500.00 | 1 | 09/25/2023 |
| 3 | Texas Leadership Foundation PAC | $5,000.00 | 1 | 01/27/2022 |
| 4 | Zaffirini, Judith (The Honorable) | $3,408.00 | 11 | 02/13/2026 |
| 5 | Texas Craft Spirits PAC | $3,375.00 | 2 | 05/26/2021 |
| 6 | Texas Winery PAC | $3,375.00 | 2 | 05/26/2021 |
| 7 | Texans for Dan Patrick | $3,214.43 | 9 | 07/13/2025 |
| 8 | Texans for Jeff Boyd | $2,500.12 | 7 | 06/23/2023 |
| 9 | Menendez, Jose (The Honorable) | $2,276.50 | 45 | 06/24/2026 |
| 10 | University Democrats PAC | $1,950.00 | 14 | 11/13/2025 |
| 11 | Nelson, Justin A. (Mr.) | $1,263.96 | 2 | 09/26/2018 |
| 12 | Hinojosa, Juan (The Honorable) | $1,257.25 | 2 | 02/07/2026 |
| 13 | Van de Putte, Leticia (Mrs.) | $1,233.50 | 5 | 08/01/2013 |
| 14 | Texas Majority PAC | $1,112.67 | 27 | 04/02/2025 |
| 15 | Seliger, Kelton G. (The Honorable) | $1,047.00 | 3 | 05/01/2022 |
| 16 | ATPE Direct | $600.00 | 2 | 11/08/2022 |
| 17 | Jeff Brown Campaign | $515.00 | 13 | 06/15/2017 |
| 18 | Rodriguez, Edwardo R. (Mr.) | $500.00 | 2 | 08/08/2014 |
| 19 | Hawkins, Kristen Brauchle (The Honorable) | $500.00 | 1 | 09/28/2023 |
| 20 | Texans for Joe Straus | $474.00 | 2 | 07/05/2021 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TARGET
Vendor ID 304420
|
35 | 79.5% | 1,174 | 3.0% |
|
OFFICE DEPOT
Vendor ID 230284
|
35 | 79.5% | 3,017 | 1.2% |
|
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES
Vendor ID 289694
|
32 | 72.7% | 1,077 | 2.9% |
|
WALMART
Vendor ID 348446
|
32 | 72.7% | 1,876 | 1.7% |
|
HEB
Vendor ID 142370
|
31 | 70.5% | 1,480 | 2.1% |
|
AMERICAN AIRLINES
Vendor ID 14178
|
28 | 63.6% | 677 | 4.0% |
|
AT&T
Vendor ID 21858
|
28 | 63.6% | 906 | 3.0% |
|
JASON'S DELI
Vendor ID 162552
|
27 | 61.4% | 649 | 4.1% |
|
AMAZON
Vendor ID 13608
|
27 | 61.4% | 1,174 | 2.3% |
|
CHEVRON
Vendor ID 59468
|
26 | 59.1% | 596 | 4.2% |
|
BEST BUY
Vendor ID 32133
|
26 | 59.1% | 1,101 | 2.3% |
|
USPS
Vendor ID 340732
|
26 | 59.1% | 1,958 | 1.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24/2026 | Menendez, Jose (The Honorable) | $51.70 | Monthly sustaining membership fee. |
| 06/15/2026 | House Democratic Caucus | $15.00 | Office Expense - Subscription Service |
| 05/26/2026 | Menendez, Jose (The Honorable) | $51.70 | Monthly sustaining membership fee. |
| 04/24/2026 | Menendez, Jose (The Honorable) | $51.70 | Monthly sustaining membership fee. |
| 03/24/2026 | Menendez, Jose (The Honorable) | $51.70 | Monthly sustaining membership fee. |
| 02/26/2026 | Hayes, Richard D. (The Honorable) | $61.97 | Subscription |
| 02/24/2026 | Menendez, Jose (The Honorable) | $51.70 | Monthly sustaining membership fee. |
| 02/13/2026 | Zaffirini, Judith (The Honorable) | $325.00 | Subscription |
| 02/07/2026 | Hinojosa, Juan (The Honorable) | $257.25 | Sustaining membership |
| 01/24/2026 | Menendez, Jose (The Honorable) | $51.70 | Monthly sustaining membership fee. |
| 12/24/2025 | Menendez, Jose (The Honorable) | $51.70 | Monthly membership fee |
| 12/03/2025 | Mothers Against Greg Abbott | $123.64 | Subscription |
| 11/24/2025 | Menendez, Jose (The Honorable) | $51.70 | Monthly membership fee |
| 11/13/2025 | University Democrats PAC | $65.00 | Ticket Reimbursement |
| 11/13/2025 | University Democrats PAC | $65.00 | Ticket Reimbursement |
| 11/13/2025 | University Democrats PAC | $65.00 | Ticket Reimbursement |
| 11/13/2025 | University Democrats PAC | $65.00 | Ticket Reimbursement |
| 11/08/2025 | University Democrats PAC | $130.00 | Ticket Reimbursement |
| 11/08/2025 | University Democrats PAC | $65.00 | Ticket Reimbursement |
| 11/05/2025 | University Democrats PAC | $520.00 | Ticket Reimbursement |
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.