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 | $23K–$57K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 9, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026 |
| CSWR-Texas Utility Operating Company, LLc | $23K–$57K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | May 22, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026 |
| Eastex Telephone Cooperative, Inc. | $57K–$114K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 9, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026 |
| Texas Broadband Association | $57K–$114K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 9, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026 |
Subject areas
Business And CommerceCommunications And PressEconomic And Industrial DevelopmentEnergyEnvironmentOil And GasOther: telecommunications and broadbandPolitical SubdivisionsSpecial Districts And AuthoritiesTransportationUtilitiesWater
2024 registration
| Client | Compensation | Type | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Broadband Association | $0–$22K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Nov 13, 2024 → Dec 31, 2024 |
| Trinity Edwards Springs Protection Association | $0–$22K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | May 21, 2024 → Oct 22, 2024 |
| Eastex Telephone Cooperative, Inc. | $22K–$54K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Oct 22, 2024 → Dec 31, 2024 |
Subject areas
AgricultureBusiness And CommerceEconomic And Industrial DevelopmentEnvironmentProperty InterestsSpecial Districts And AuthoritiesUtilitiesWater