Texas Ethics Commission data
Release v1.4
Source snapshot September 17, 2026
Latest eligible reported transaction September 15, 2026
Canonical Vendor
WALLER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Resolved vendor identity assembled from reviewed Texas Ethics Commission payee records.
Canonical vendor · Vendor ID 348279 · Resolution: Canonical Vendor Id
Total Payments
$2,175.00
Client Filers
7
Payments
18
Activity Range
01/08/2004–12/17/2025
Largest Payment
$530.00
Graph: 7 connected filers · 18 payments · $2,175.00 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.
- WALLER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Top Client Filers
Canonical client relationships from vendor_clients_canonical.
| # | Filer | Paid | Payments | Last Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friends of Cecil Bell Jr | $750.00 | 4 | 12/12/2013 |
| 2 | Friends of John Zerwas | $585.00 | 7 | 05/14/2009 |
| 3 | Chaney, Gary W. (The Honorable) | $530.00 | 1 | 01/09/2023 |
| 4 | Van Arsdale, Corbin (Mr.) | $150.00 | 1 | 01/08/2004 |
| 5 | Kolkhorst, Lois W. (The Honorable) | $100.00 | 3 | 12/17/2025 |
| 6 | Gates Jr., Gary (Mr.) | $30.00 | 1 | 06/26/2014 |
| 7 | Zerwas, John M. (Dr.) | $30.00 | 1 | 02/15/2006 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
REPUBLICAN PARTY OF TEXAS
Vendor ID 261858
|
7 | 100.0% | 1,571 | 0.4% |
|
OFFICE DEPOT
Vendor ID 230284
|
6 | 85.7% | 3,017 | 0.2% |
|
AT&T
Vendor ID 21858
|
5 | 71.4% | 906 | 0.6% |
|
HOBBY LOBBY
Vendor ID 147424
|
5 | 71.4% | 946 | 0.5% |
|
TARGET
Vendor ID 304420
|
5 | 71.4% | 1,174 | 0.4% |
|
HEB
Vendor ID 142370
|
5 | 71.4% | 1,480 | 0.3% |
|
East Bernard Chamber Of Commerce
Vendor ID 97752
|
4 | 57.1% | 5 | 50.0% |
|
West I-10 Chamber Of Commerce
Vendor ID 351594
|
4 | 57.1% | 7 | 40.0% |
|
Waller County Fair Association
Vendor ID 348324
|
4 | 57.1% | 8 | 36.4% |
|
HEMPSTEAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Vendor ID 143675
|
4 | 57.1% | 10 | 30.8% |
|
WHARTON COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY
Vendor ID 352687
|
4 | 57.1% | 12 | 26.7% |
|
Wharton Chamber Of Commerce
Vendor ID 352649
|
4 | 57.1% | 15 | 22.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | Kolkhorst, Lois W. (The Honorable) | $20.00 | Lunch at Chamber Meeting |
| 02/01/2024 | Kolkhorst, Lois W. (The Honorable) | $50.00 | Event Ticket for Staff Member |
| 01/09/2023 | Chaney, Gary W. (The Honorable) | $530.00 | Banquet table Fee with auction. |
| 11/12/2019 | Kolkhorst, Lois W. (The Honorable) | $30.00 | Membership Dues |
| 06/26/2014 | Gates Jr., Gary (Mr.) | $30.00 | Chamber Membership |
| 12/12/2013 | Friends of Cecil Bell Jr | $300.00 | DONATION FOR TABLE |
| 09/20/2012 | Friends of Cecil Bell Jr | $150.00 | CAMPAIGN AD IN NEW TEACHER PROGRAM |
| 05/14/2009 | Friends of John Zerwas | $30.00 | Public Promotion:Sponsorship |
| 07/23/2008 | Friends of John Zerwas | $200.00 | Public Promotion:Sponsorship |
| 07/23/2008 | Friends of John Zerwas | $20.00 | Public Promotion:Sponsorship |
| 07/21/2008 | Friends of John Zerwas | $125.00 | Print Advertising:Placement |
| 03/10/2008 | Friends of John Zerwas | $30.00 | Administrative:Dues & Subscriptions |
| 07/17/2007 | Friends of John Zerwas | $150.00 | Public Relations:Sponsorship |
| 03/30/2007 | Friends of John Zerwas | $30.00 | Public Relations:Sponsorship |
| 02/15/2006 | Zerwas, John M. (Dr.) | $30.00 | Sponsorship |
| 01/08/2004 | Van Arsdale, Corbin (Mr.) | $150.00 | street banner |
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.