Monitoring the Session
Official portrait of Brett Ligon

Brett Ligon

R Senate 4

$1.48M

#36of 178

$10Kmiddle: $553K$40M
Cash vs. paid by others
Cash
$1,422,034.02
Paid by others
$61,755.59
Total
$1,483,789.61
advertising $19,814.80event $12,093.69polling $9,000.00signs $6,469.02text $6,404.40mail $4,859.91food $1,900.45Other filed descriptions $1,213.32

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

Sources

$1,483,789.61 in itemized contributions.

Derived itemized flow · Aug 30, 2025 to Oct 24, 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 450 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

$1K$10K$100K$1M+
List
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC$374,277.71

Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC

$374,277.71

Cash
$355,000.00
Paid by others
$19,277.71
Total
$374,277.71
advertising $19,277.71

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 · Dec 12, 2025 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: 101033107, 101034964, 101037231, 101048322, 101071356.

Richard Ray$57,500.00
James Perkins$51,000.00
Texas Senate Leadership Fund$50,000.00

Texas Senate Leadership Fund

$50,000.00

Cash
$50,000.00
Paid by others
$0.00
Total
$50,000.00

Also funds 1 other sitting lawmakers.

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

TEC account match.

Sources

Derived itemized flow · on Feb 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: 101037231.

Court Reform Action for Families Texas PAC$50,000.00

Court Reform Action for Families Texas PAC

$50,000.00

Cash
$50,000.00
Paid by others
$0.00
Total
$50,000.00

Also funds 32 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Feb 20, 2026 to Oct 14, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team
Sources

Derived itemized flow · on Apr 27, 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: 101052294.

Texas Trial Lawyers Association PAC$45,000.00

Texas Trial Lawyers Association PAC

$45,000.00

Cash
$45,000.00
Paid by others
$0.00
Total
$45,000.00

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 · Jan 20, 2026 to Sep 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: 101034964, 101037231, 101052294, 101068103.

Asit Choksi$35,000.00
Robert Marling$25,000.00
David P. Ellent PLLC (Operating Account)$15,000.00

David P. Ellent PLLC (Operating Account)

$15,000.00

Cash
$15,000.00
Paid by others
$0.00
Total
$15,000.00

Also funds 0 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · on Sep 24, 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 24, 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: 101068103.

John Weisman$15,000.00
Daniel Signorelli$15,000.00
Texas REALTORS Political Action Committee$15,000.00

Texas REALTORS Political Action Committee

$15,000.00

Cash
$15,000.00
Paid by others
$0.00
Total
$15,000.00

Also funds 140 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Jul 2, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team
Sources

Derived itemized flow · Jan 6, 2026 to Apr 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: 101034964, 101037231, 101048322.

Houston Police Officers Union PAC$15,000.00

Houston Police Officers Union PAC

$15,000.00

Cash
$15,000.00
Paid by others
$0.00
Total
$15,000.00

Also funds 29 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Aug 1, 2024 to Oct 7, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team
Sources

Derived itemized flow · Dec 6, 2025 to Apr 14, 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: 101033107, 101048322.

HillCo PAC$12,500.00

HillCo PAC

$12,500.00

Cash
$12,500.00
Paid by others
$0.00
Total
$12,500.00

Also funds 131 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Jul 8, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team
Sources

Derived itemized flow · Nov 21, 2025 to Apr 16, 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: 101033107, 101037231, 101048322.

IBEW PAC$11,469.02

IBEW PAC

$11,469.02

Cash
$5,000.00
Paid by others
$6,469.02
Total
$11,469.02
signs $6,469.02

Also funds 2 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Nov 19, 2025 to Oct 21, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

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

Sources

Derived itemized flow · Apr 24, 2026 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: 101052294, 101068103, 101071356.

The Beer Alliance of Texas Political Action Committee$10,500.00

The Beer Alliance of Texas Political Action Committee

$10,500.00

Cash
$10,500.00
Paid by others
$0.00
Total
$10,500.00

Also funds 114 other sitting lawmakers.

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

TEC account match.

Team
Sources

Derived itemized flow · Nov 21, 2025 to Sep 15, 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: 101033107, 101037231, 101048322, 101052294, 101068103.

George Ryan$10,416.98
IUOE Local 4450$10,000.00

IUOE Local 4450

$10,000.00

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

Also funds 0 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · on Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

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

Sources

Derived itemized flow · on Oct 24, 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: 101071356.

Blackridge$10,000.00

Blackridge

$10,000.00

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

Also funds 86 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Aug 5, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

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

Team
Sources

Derived itemized flow · on Apr 16, 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: 101048322.

Michael G Manners Trust$10,000.00

Michael G Manners Trust

$10,000.00

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

Also funds 0 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · on Sep 22, 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 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: 101068103.

Simon Greenstone Panatier PC$10,000.00

Simon Greenstone Panatier PC

$10,000.00

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

Also funds 0 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · on Feb 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 Feb 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: 101037231.

ENPAC Texas$10,000.00

ENPAC Texas

$10,000.00

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

Also funds 27 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Sep 26, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

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

Team
Sources

Derived itemized flow · Nov 2, 2025 to Feb 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: 101033107, 101044799.

William Byler Jr.$10,000.00
Dennis Pustka$10,000.00
James Scott$10,000.00
×

Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC

$374,277.71

Cash
$355,000.00
Paid by others
$19,277.71
Total
$374,277.71
advertising $19,277.71

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 · Dec 12, 2025 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: 101033107, 101034964, 101037231, 101048322, 101071356.

×

Texas Senate Leadership Fund

$50,000.00

Cash
$50,000.00
Paid by others
$0.00
Total
$50,000.00

Also funds 1 other sitting lawmakers.

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

TEC account match.

Sources

Derived itemized flow · on Feb 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: 101037231.

×

Court Reform Action for Families Texas PAC

$50,000.00

Cash
$50,000.00
Paid by others
$0.00
Total
$50,000.00

Also funds 32 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Feb 20, 2026 to Oct 14, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team
Sources

Derived itemized flow · on Apr 27, 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: 101052294.

×

Texas Trial Lawyers Association PAC

$45,000.00

Cash
$45,000.00
Paid by others
$0.00
Total
$45,000.00

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 · Jan 20, 2026 to Sep 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: 101034964, 101037231, 101052294, 101068103.

×

David P. Ellent PLLC (Operating Account)

$15,000.00

Cash
$15,000.00
Paid by others
$0.00
Total
$15,000.00

Also funds 0 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · on Sep 24, 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 24, 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: 101068103.

×

Texas REALTORS Political Action Committee

$15,000.00

Cash
$15,000.00
Paid by others
$0.00
Total
$15,000.00

Also funds 140 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Jul 2, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team
Sources

Derived itemized flow · Jan 6, 2026 to Apr 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: 101034964, 101037231, 101048322.

×

Houston Police Officers Union PAC

$15,000.00

Cash
$15,000.00
Paid by others
$0.00
Total
$15,000.00

Also funds 29 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Aug 1, 2024 to Oct 7, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team
Sources

Derived itemized flow · Dec 6, 2025 to Apr 14, 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: 101033107, 101048322.

×

HillCo PAC

$12,500.00

Cash
$12,500.00
Paid by others
$0.00
Total
$12,500.00

Also funds 131 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Jul 8, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team
Sources

Derived itemized flow · Nov 21, 2025 to Apr 16, 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: 101033107, 101037231, 101048322.

×

IBEW PAC

$11,469.02

Cash
$5,000.00
Paid by others
$6,469.02
Total
$11,469.02
signs $6,469.02

Also funds 2 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Nov 19, 2025 to Oct 21, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

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

Sources

Derived itemized flow · Apr 24, 2026 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: 101052294, 101068103, 101071356.

×

The Beer Alliance of Texas Political Action Committee

$10,500.00

Cash
$10,500.00
Paid by others
$0.00
Total
$10,500.00

Also funds 114 other sitting lawmakers.

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

TEC account match.

Team
Sources

Derived itemized flow · Nov 21, 2025 to Sep 15, 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: 101033107, 101037231, 101048322, 101052294, 101068103.

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.

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

No Current Revolt articles in the loaded record.

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

Data snapshot not recorded.