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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Leon, Marty (Mr.) | $57K–$114K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 6, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026 |
| Nicchio, M.J. (Mr.) | $57K–$114K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 6, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026 |
2024 registrations
| Lobbyist | Compensation | Type | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shields, Bradford T. (Mr.) | $54K–$108K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Apr 4, 2024 → Dec 31, 2024 |
| Shields II, Brad (Mr.) | $54K–$108K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Sep 12, 2024 → Dec 31, 2024 |