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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Client Svcs & Affiliates-Phillip Morris USA, John Middleton,USSTC & Helix Innov. & NJOY | $0–$23K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 7, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026 |
| CenterPoint Energy | $0–$23K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 7, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026 |
| Las Vegas Sands Corporation | $0–$23K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 7, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026 |
| San Antonio Water System | $0–$23K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 7, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026 |
| Port of Houston Authority, Texas | $0–$23K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 7, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026 |
| Texas Package Stores Association | $0–$23K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 7, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026 |
| Texas Rural Water Association | $0–$23K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 7, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026 |
| The Browns Consulting | $57K–$114K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 7, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026 |
| Ysleta del Sur Pueblo | $0–$23K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 7, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026 |
Subject areas
Alcoholic Beverage RegulationAlcoholism And Drug AbuseAmusements Games SportsBusiness And CommerceCity GovernmentCoastal Affairs And BeachesCommon CarriersDisaster Preparedness And ReliefEconomic And Industrial DevelopmentEnergyEnvironmentGamblingHighways And RoadsHistoric Preservation And MuseumsMilitary And VeteransMines And Mineral ResourcesOil And GasOpen Records And Open MeetingsOther: tobaccoPolitical SubdivisionsProperty InterestsSpecial Districts And AuthoritiesTaxationTourismUtilitiesWater
2024 registration
| Client | Compensation | Type | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Client Svcs & Affiliates-Phillip Morris USA, John Middleton,USSTC & Helix Innov. & NJOY | $0–$22K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 3, 2024 → Dec 31, 2024 |
| Ysleta del Sur Pueblo | $0–$22K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 3, 2024 → Dec 31, 2024 |
| CenterPoint Energy | $0–$22K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 3, 2024 → Dec 31, 2024 |
| Las Vegas Sands Corporation | $0–$22K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 3, 2024 → Dec 31, 2024 |
| Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County | $0–$22K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 3, 2024 → Dec 31, 2024 |
| Port of Houston Authority, Texas | $0–$22K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 3, 2024 → Dec 31, 2024 |
| San Antonio Water System | $0–$22K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 3, 2024 → Dec 31, 2024 |
| Texas Package Stores Association | $0–$22K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 3, 2024 → Dec 31, 2024 |
| Texas Rural Water Association | $0–$22K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 3, 2024 → Dec 31, 2024 |
| The Browns Consulting | $108K–$215K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 3, 2024 → Dec 31, 2024 |
Subject areas
Alcoholic Beverage RegulationAmusements Games SportsBusiness And CommerceCity GovernmentCoastal Affairs And BeachesCommon CarriersConsumer ProtectionCounty GovernmentDisaster Preparedness And ReliefEconomic And Industrial DevelopmentEnergyEnvironmentFees And Other Non-Tax RevenueGamblingHealth And Health CareHighways And RoadsHistoric Preservation And MuseumsHousingLaborMilitary And VeteransOil And GasOpen Records And Open MeetingsOther: tobaccoPolitical SubdivisionsProperty InterestsSpecial Districts And AuthoritiesState Agencies Boards And CommissionsState FinancesTaxationTransportationUtilitiesVehicles And TrafficWater