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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNSF Railway, a Berkshire Hathaway Corporation | $229K–$343K | Paid | Jan 1, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026 |
Subject areas
Business And CommerceCivil Remedies And LiabilitiesCommon CarriersCorporations And AssociationsDisaster Preparedness And ReliefEconomic And Industrial DevelopmentFees And Other Non-Tax RevenueFire Fighters And PoliceHighways And RoadsLaborLaw EnforcementProperty InterestsSafetyTaxationTort ReformTransportation
2024 registration
| Client | Compensation | Type | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNSF Railway, a Berkshire Hathaway Corporation | $215K–$323K | Paid | Jan 1, 2024 → Dec 31, 2024 |
Subject areas
Business And CommerceCivil Remedies And LiabilitiesCommon CarriersCorporations And AssociationsCourtsEconomic And Industrial DevelopmentEnvironmentEthicsFees And Other Non-Tax RevenueFire Fighters And PoliceHighways And RoadsLaborLaw EnforcementLawyersProperty InterestsSafetyTaxationTort ReformTransportationVehicles And Traffic