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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occidental | $572K–$687K | Paid | Jan 5, 2026 → Jun 16, 2026 |
Subject areas
Business And CommerceCharitable And Nonprofit OrganizationsCity GovernmentCivil Remedies And LiabilitiesCoastal Affairs And BeachesCommon CarriersCorporations And AssociationsCounty GovernmentCourtsDisaster Preparedness And ReliefEconomic And Industrial DevelopmentEducationElectionsEnergyEnvironmentEthicsFees And Other Non-Tax RevenueHighways And RoadsMines And Mineral ResourcesOil And GasPolitical SubdivisionsProduct LiabilityPublic LandsRedistrictingSafetySpecial Districts And AuthoritiesState Agencies Boards And CommissionsState FinancesTaxationTort ReformUtilitiesWater
2024 registration
| Client | Compensation | Type | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occidental Petroleum | $323K–$430K | Paid | Jan 1, 2024 → Dec 31, 2024 |
Subject areas
Business And CommerceCharitable And Nonprofit OrganizationsCity GovernmentCivil Remedies And LiabilitiesCoastal Affairs And BeachesCommon CarriersCorporations And AssociationsCourtsEconomic And Industrial DevelopmentEducationEnergyEnvironmentHighways And RoadsOil And GasProduct LiabilityPublic LandsState FinancesTaxationTort ReformTransportationUtilitiesWater