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-Philip Morris USA, John Middleton,USSTC & Helix Innov. & NJOY | $23K–$57K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 7, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026 |
| CenterPoint Energy | $57K–$114K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 7, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026 |
| Las Vegas Sands Corporation | $57K–$114K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 7, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026 |
| San Antonio Water System | $57K–$114K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 7, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026 |
| Port of Houston Authority, Texas | $57K–$114K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 7, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026 |
| Texas Package Stores Association | $57K–$114K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 7, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026 |
| Texas Rural Water Association | $57K–$114K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 7, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026 |
| Ysleta del Sur Pueblo | $23K–$57K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 7, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026 |
Subject areas
Alcoholic Beverage RegulationAmusements Games SportsBusiness And CommerceCommon CarriersDisaster Preparedness And ReliefEconomic And Industrial DevelopmentEnergyEnvironmentFees And Other Non-Tax RevenueGamblingHighways And RoadsOil And GasOpen Records And Open MeetingsOther: tobaccoParks And WildlifePolitical SubdivisionsProperty InterestsPublic LandsSpecial Districts And AuthoritiesTaxationTransportationUtilitiesWater
2024 registration
| Client | Compensation | Type | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Client Svcs & Affiliates-Phlip Morris USA, John Middleton,USSTC & Helix Innov. & NJOY | $22K–$54K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 3, 2024 → Dec 31, 2024 |
| Ysleta del Sur Pueblo | $54K–$108K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 3, 2024 → Dec 31, 2024 |
| CenterPoint Energy | $54K–$108K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 3, 2024 → Dec 31, 2024 |
| Las Vegas Sands Corporation | $54K–$108K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 3, 2024 → Dec 31, 2024 |
| Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County | $54K–$108K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 3, 2024 → Dec 31, 2024 |
| Port of Houston Authority, Texas | $54K–$108K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 3, 2024 → Dec 31, 2024 |
| San Antonio Water System | $54K–$108K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 3, 2024 → Dec 31, 2024 |
| Texas Package Stores Association | $54K–$108K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 3, 2024 → Dec 31, 2024 |
| Texas Rural Water Association | $54K–$108K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 3, 2024 → Dec 31, 2024 |
Subject areas
Alcoholic Beverage RegulationAmusements Games SportsBusiness And CommerceCity GovernmentCoastal Affairs And BeachesCommon CarriersCounty GovernmentDisaster Preparedness And ReliefEconomic And Industrial DevelopmentEnergyEnvironmentFees And Other Non-Tax RevenueGamblingHighways 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