About this data
Anyone paid to communicate with the Texas Legislature or a state agency to influence legislation or administrative action must register as a lobbyist with the Texas Ethics Commission. Each registration lists the lobbyist's clients and the subject areas they work on. Compensation is a self-reported bracket, not an exact figure, and a payment type of “prospective” means the lobbyist has registered but reported no compensation yet. Registration is with a branch of government — it does not indicate contact with, or support from, any specific officeholder.
2026 registrations
| Lobbyist | Compensation | Type | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kunkle, Chris | $0–$23K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Apr 20, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026 |
| Merten, Laura | $0–$23K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 1, 2026 → Apr 7, 2026 |
2024 registrations
| Lobbyist | Compensation | Type | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merten, Laura | $0–$22K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jul 5, 2024 → Dec 31, 2024 |
| Stover, Mark (Mr.) | $108K–$215K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 1, 2024 → Jun 10, 2024 |