Monitoring the Session
Official portrait of Don McLaughlin

Don McLaughlin

R House 80

$1.29M

#42of 178

$10Kmiddle: $553K$40M
Cash vs. paid by others
Cash
$711,094.75
Paid by others
$579,732.32
Total
$1,290,827.07
advertising $397,182.00canvassing $111,811.05polling $37,810.35mail $13,678.00texting $6,119.94food $3,550.00fundraiser $2,880.00Other filed descriptions $2,418.96printing $2,411.71event $835.55travel $654.76postage $380.00

Paid by others means filed in-kind support. Forgiveness is separate and is not new money.

Sources

$1,290,827.07 in itemized contributions.

Derived itemized flow · Oct 27, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.

Derived rank and median of saved itemized contribution totals across all sitting members. Campaign and linked accounts are included, with internal transfers excluded. Own contributions and filed forgiveness remain included; new loans are separate. Equal totals share a rank. This includes members seeking another office.

Rank is a derived stock of 178 members at the source snapshot. The meter uses a log scale from $10,000 to $40,000,000.

Summary amounts are rounded. The Sources folds and money breakdowns show exact cents. Donor tile colors use a log scale from $1,000 to $1,250,000.

Donor tiles occupy four cells from $300,000, two from $75,000, and one below $75,000. Private individuals appear only in the list.

Donor lists show 25 of 245 nonself aggregates. Derived stock at Nov 4, 2026.

Largest 25 nonself donor aggregates. The entity ladder is the largest 10 entity aggregates. All totals, kinds and network measures use every retained donor.

Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.

State filings

Donors

$588KTexans for Lawsuit Reform PAC$239KTexas Conservative Majority PAC$38KGreg Abbott Campaign$37KTexas Sands PAC$14KRepublican Party of Texas$10KKillam Development, LTD$10KTexas House Republican Caucus PAC$10KTexans United for a Conservative Majority PAC$9KTalise Political Action Committee (DISSOLVED)$8KTexas Trial Lawyers Association PAC
$1K$10K$100K$1M+
List
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC$588,242.35

Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC

$588,242.35

Cash
$162,000.00
Paid by others
$426,242.35
Total
$588,242.35
advertising $397,182.00polling $29,060.35

Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team
Sources

Derived itemized flow · Oct 29, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.

Report IDs: 100978254, 101012305, 101024467, 101055468, 101070410, 101072400.

Texas Conservative Majority PAC$238,750.00

Texas Conservative Majority PAC

$238,750.00

Cash
$150,000.00
Paid by others
$88,750.00
Total
$238,750.00
canvassing $80,000.00polling $8,750.00

Also funds 42 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Jan 23, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team
Sources

Derived itemized flow · Sep 4, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.

Report IDs: 101070410, 101072400.

Greg Abbott Campaign$38,115.79

Greg Abbott Campaign

$38,115.79

Cash
$0.00
Paid by others
$38,115.79
Total
$38,115.79
canvassing $31,811.05texting $5,739.94travel $564.80

Also funds 9 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Oct 29, 2024 to Sep 2, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.

Team
Sources

Derived itemized flow · Oct 29, 2024 to Nov 13, 2024. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.

Report IDs: 100978254.

Texas Sands PAC$37,000.00

Texas Sands PAC

$37,000.00

Cash
$37,000.00
Paid by others
$0.00
Total
$37,000.00

Also funds 121 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Jul 3, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team
Sources

Derived itemized flow · Nov 13, 2024 to Sep 25, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.

Report IDs: 100978254, 101055468, 101072400.

John Weisman$22,500.00
Republican Party of Texas$13,678.00

Republican Party of Texas

$13,678.00

Cash
$0.00
Paid by others
$13,678.00
Total
$13,678.00
mail $13,678.00

Also funds 12 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Oct 31, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team
Sources

Derived itemized flow · on Sep 22, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.

Report IDs: 101070410.

Killam Development, LTD$10,000.00

Killam Development, LTD

$10,000.00

Cash
$10,000.00
Paid by others
$0.00
Total
$10,000.00

Also funds 3 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Dec 9, 2024 to Sep 28, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.

Sources

Derived itemized flow · on Jul 7, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.

Report IDs: 101070410.

Dean Davenport$10,000.00
Archie McFadin$10,000.00
Joseph Lonsdale$10,000.00
Tom Benson$10,000.00
Texas House Republican Caucus PAC$10,000.00

Texas House Republican Caucus PAC

$10,000.00

Cash
$10,000.00
Paid by others
$0.00
Total
$10,000.00

Also funds 38 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Nov 1, 2024 to Oct 22, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team
Sources

Derived itemized flow · on Oct 1, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.

Report IDs: 101072400.

Texans United for a Conservative Majority PAC$10,000.00

Texans United for a Conservative Majority PAC

$10,000.00

Cash
$10,000.00
Paid by others
$0.00
Total
$10,000.00

Also funds 30 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Sep 3, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team
Sources

Derived itemized flow · on Oct 13, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.

Report IDs: 101072400.

Talise Political Action Committee (DISSOLVED)$9,000.00

Talise Political Action Committee (DISSOLVED)

$9,000.00

Cash
$9,000.00
Paid by others
$0.00
Total
$9,000.00

Also funds 13 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Dec 10, 2025 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team
Sources

Derived itemized flow · Apr 7, 2026 to Sep 26, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.

Report IDs: 101055468, 101072400.

Steven McNew$8,550.00
Texas Trial Lawyers Association PAC$7,500.00

Texas Trial Lawyers Association PAC

$7,500.00

Cash
$7,500.00
Paid by others
$0.00
Total
$7,500.00

Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team
Sources

Derived itemized flow · Nov 19, 2024 to Oct 1, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.

Report IDs: 100978254, 101072400.

James Nuetze$5,205.08
Esser & Company$5,000.00

Esser & Company

$5,000.00

Cash
$5,000.00
Paid by others
$0.00
Total
$5,000.00

Also funds 0 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · on Sep 11, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.

Sources

Derived itemized flow · on Sep 11, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.

Report IDs: 101070410.

Huff Air, LLC$5,000.00

Huff Air, LLC

$5,000.00

Cash
$5,000.00
Paid by others
$0.00
Total
$5,000.00

Also funds 0 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · on Nov 12, 2025. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.

Sources

Derived itemized flow · on Nov 12, 2025. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.

Report IDs: 101024467.

Cecil Atkission JR$5,000.00
Edward Badouh III$5,000.00
William Byler JR$5,000.00
Mark Huffstutler$5,000.00
Arthur Dantichik$5,000.00
Gulf States Toyota Inc. State PAC$5,000.00

Gulf States Toyota Inc. State PAC

$5,000.00

Cash
$5,000.00
Paid by others
$0.00
Total
$5,000.00

Also funds 90 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 16, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team
Sources

Derived itemized flow · Oct 20, 2025 to Aug 25, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.

Report IDs: 101024467, 101070410.

×

Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC

$588,242.35

Cash
$162,000.00
Paid by others
$426,242.35
Total
$588,242.35
advertising $397,182.00polling $29,060.35

Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team
Sources

Derived itemized flow · Oct 29, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.

Report IDs: 100978254, 101012305, 101024467, 101055468, 101070410, 101072400.

×

Texas Conservative Majority PAC

$238,750.00

Cash
$150,000.00
Paid by others
$88,750.00
Total
$238,750.00
canvassing $80,000.00polling $8,750.00

Also funds 42 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Jan 23, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team
Sources

Derived itemized flow · Sep 4, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.

Report IDs: 101070410, 101072400.

×

Greg Abbott Campaign

$38,115.79

Cash
$0.00
Paid by others
$38,115.79
Total
$38,115.79
canvassing $31,811.05texting $5,739.94travel $564.80

Also funds 9 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Oct 29, 2024 to Sep 2, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.

Team
Sources

Derived itemized flow · Oct 29, 2024 to Nov 13, 2024. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.

Report IDs: 100978254.

×

Texas Sands PAC

$37,000.00

Cash
$37,000.00
Paid by others
$0.00
Total
$37,000.00

Also funds 121 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Jul 3, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team
Sources

Derived itemized flow · Nov 13, 2024 to Sep 25, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.

Report IDs: 100978254, 101055468, 101072400.

×

Republican Party of Texas

$13,678.00

Cash
$0.00
Paid by others
$13,678.00
Total
$13,678.00
mail $13,678.00

Also funds 12 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Oct 31, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team
Sources

Derived itemized flow · on Sep 22, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.

Report IDs: 101070410.

×

Killam Development, LTD

$10,000.00

Cash
$10,000.00
Paid by others
$0.00
Total
$10,000.00

Also funds 3 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Dec 9, 2024 to Sep 28, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.

Sources

Derived itemized flow · on Jul 7, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.

Report IDs: 101070410.

×

Texas House Republican Caucus PAC

$10,000.00

Cash
$10,000.00
Paid by others
$0.00
Total
$10,000.00

Also funds 38 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Nov 1, 2024 to Oct 22, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team
Sources

Derived itemized flow · on Oct 1, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.

Report IDs: 101072400.

×

Texans United for a Conservative Majority PAC

$10,000.00

Cash
$10,000.00
Paid by others
$0.00
Total
$10,000.00

Also funds 30 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Sep 3, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team
Sources

Derived itemized flow · on Oct 13, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.

Report IDs: 101072400.

×

Talise Political Action Committee (DISSOLVED)

$9,000.00

Cash
$9,000.00
Paid by others
$0.00
Total
$9,000.00

Also funds 13 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Dec 10, 2025 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team
Sources

Derived itemized flow · Apr 7, 2026 to Sep 26, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.

Report IDs: 101055468, 101072400.

×

Texas Trial Lawyers Association PAC

$7,500.00

Cash
$7,500.00
Paid by others
$0.00
Total
$7,500.00

Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team
Sources

Derived itemized flow · Nov 19, 2024 to Oct 1, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.

Report IDs: 100978254, 101072400.

Accounts

Record

90th Legislature, Regular Session · Bills 0

0 graded. 0 certified scams, 0 Smells, 0 with no flags. Derived publication stock. Snapshot not recorded.

89th Legislature (2025)

52 authored measures, 42 graded. 0 certified scams, 16 Smells, 26 with no flags.

Derived publication stock. Snapshot Nov 3, 2026. 89R archive.

89R bills 52

89R voting record: 4,293 cataloged journal positions. Derived stock. Source snapshots 2026-10-19 through 2026-10-19.

90R Votes
Voting record

No 90R floor votes yet. The 90th Legislature convenes Jan. 12, 2027.

Beats

This member's bills have not been reviewed for beats yet.

Coverage

MANY PEOPLE ARE SAYING (6/4/26) · Jun 5, 2026

Sources
Official recordPortraitLibrary

Bill grades follow the publication gate. Campaign money does not determine a bill's grade.

Data snapshot not recorded.