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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ConocoPhillips | $114K–$229K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 5, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026 |
| John Buxie PLLC | $0–$23K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 5, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026 |
| Las Vegas Sands Corporation | $57K–$114K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 5, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026 |
| Texas Optometric Association | $0–$23K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 5, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026 |
Subject areas
Business And CommerceCharitable And Nonprofit OrganizationsCivil Remedies And LiabilitiesCommon CarriersConsumer ProtectionCrimeDisaster Preparedness And ReliefEconomic And Industrial DevelopmentEnergyEnvironmentEthicsFees And Other Non-Tax RevenueGamblingHighways And RoadsHuman ServicesInsuranceLaborLawyersMalpractice-Health Care ProvidersMines And Mineral ResourcesOccupational RegulationOil And GasOpen Records And Open MeetingsPolitical SubdivisionsProduct LiabilityTaxationTort ReformTransportationUtilitiesVehicles And TrafficWater
2024 registration
| Client | Compensation | Type | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Sands Corporation | $54K–$108K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Feb 20, 2024 → Dec 31, 2024 |
| Texas Optometric Association | $0–$22K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Feb 20, 2024 → Dec 31, 2024 |
| ConocoPhillips | $108K–$215K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Feb 20, 2024 → Dec 31, 2024 |
Subject areas
Business And CommerceCivil Remedies And LiabilitiesConsumer ProtectionEconomic And Industrial DevelopmentEnergyEnvironmentGamblingHealth And Health CareInsuranceLaborMalpractice-Health Care ProvidersOccupational RegulationOil And GasState Agencies Boards And CommissionsTaxation