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 registration
| Client | Compensation | Type | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richardson, Tim (Mr.) | $23K–$57K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 2, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026 |
| Blackhorn Environmental Services, LLC | Not reported | — | Jan 2, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026 |
| Blackhorn Environmental Services, LLC | $23K–$57K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 2, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026 |
| Encore Energy Corporation | $114K–$229K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 2, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026 |
| Nueces River Authority | $57K–$114K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 2, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026 |
| Port of Corpus Christi | $114K–$229K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 2, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026 |
Subject areas
Business And CommerceCity GovernmentCoastal Affairs And BeachesCounty GovernmentEconomic And Industrial DevelopmentEnergyEnvironmentHighways And RoadsMines And Mineral ResourcesParks And WildlifePolitical SubdivisionsProperty InterestsPublic LandsSpecial Districts And AuthoritiesState Agencies Boards And CommissionsTaxationTransportationWater
2024 registration
| Client | Compensation | Type | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encore Energy Corporation | $54K–$108K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 2, 2024 → Dec 31, 2024 |
| Nueces River Authority | $22K–$54K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Feb 27, 2024 → Dec 31, 2024 |
| Port of Corpus Christi | $108K–$215K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 2, 2024 → Dec 31, 2024 |
| Richardson, Tim (Mr.) | $22K–$54K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 2, 2024 → Dec 31, 2024 |
| Blackhorn Environmental Services, LLC | $22K–$54K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 2, 2024 → Dec 31, 2024 |
Subject areas
Business And CommerceCity GovernmentCoastal Affairs And BeachesCounty GovernmentEconomic And Industrial DevelopmentEnergyEnvironmentMines And Mineral ResourcesPolitical SubdivisionsSpecial Districts And AuthoritiesState Agencies Boards And CommissionsTaxationTransportationWater