Politicians supported
42
distinct FEC recipients
pac · TX
TEXAS CATTLE FEEDERS ASSOCIATION
Combined federal influence footprint of $494K, led by lobbying expenditures ($325K) - sourced from FEC, Senate LDA, and USAspending.gov filings for 2023–2024.
- $494K
- Total influence
- $169K
- Contributions
- $325K
- Lobbying
The verdict
TEXAS CATTLE FEEDERS ASSOCIATION ranks in the top 23% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, its $494K footprint led by lobbying expenditures.
- Top 23%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $169K
- campaign contributions
- $325K
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
11
distinct policy categories
How TEXAS CATTLE FEEDERS ASSOCIATION's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for TEXAS CATTLE FEEDERS ASSOCIATION, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $325K.
Lobbying share of total influence 65.8%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What TEXAS CATTLE FEEDERS ASSOCIATION's influence footprint shows
TEXAS CATTLE FEEDERS ASSOCIATION, headquartered in TX, registers a combined federal influence footprint of $494K across the three primary channels tracked in public filings: $169K in PAC campaign contributions reported to the Federal Election Commission, $325K in lobbying expenditures disclosed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act, and $0 in federal contract awards recorded on USAspending.gov. Together these figures reflect both how the organization seeks to influence policy and how federal dollars flow back to it.
On the campaign side, TEXAS CATTLE FEEDERS ASSOCIATION's PAC contributions reached 42 federal politicians, led by Ernest Anthony Tony Ii Gonzales at $11K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 11 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.), Agriculture, Budget/Appropriations.
Viewing contributions, lobbying, and contracts side-by-side is the key to reading this organization's relationship with the federal government: campaign giving signals which lawmakers are prioritized, lobbying expenditures signal which policy outcomes are being pursued, and contract awards signal where procurement decisions have already landed. Each component is independently sourced from official government disclosures covering the 2023-2024 period.
Politicians supported
Top recipients of TEXAS CATTLE FEEDERS ASSOCIATION PAC contributions · FEC (2024 cycle)
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ernest Anthony Tony Ii Gonzales | R | $11K |
| Monica De la cruz | R | $8K |
| Ronny Lynn Jackson | R | $8K |
| Henry R. Cuellar | D | $8K |
| Rafael Edward Ted Cruz | R | $8K |
| Frank D. Lucas | R | $8K |
| Tom Cole | R | $6K |
| John R Rep. Carter | R | $6K |
| Jodey Arrington | R | $6K |
| Craig Goldman | R | $6K |
| August Lee Ii Pfluger | R | $6K |
| John Kevin Sr. Ellzey | R | $6K |
| Michael Mccaul | R | $6K |
| Glenn Mr. Thompson | R | $5K |
| James Michael Johnson | R | $5K |
| Caroleene Dobson | R | $5K |
| Pete Sessions | R | $5K |
| Michael Cloud | R | $5K |
| Randy Weber | R | $4K |
| Elizabeth Ann Van duyne | R | $4K |
| Patrick Fallon | R | $3K |
| Jasmine Crockett | D | $3K |
| Keith Alan Mr Self | R | $3K |
| Roger Williams | R | $3K |
| Morgan Joe Luttrell | R | $3K |
| Brian Babin | R | $3K |
| Troy Nehls | R | $3K |
| Kay Granger | R | $3K |
| Michael C. Dr. Burgess | R | $3K |
| Thomas Earl Jr. Emmer | R | $3K |
| Lance Gooden | R | $2K |
| Vicente Gonzalez | D | $2K |
| Stephanie Bice | R | $2K |
| Daniel Crenshaw | R | $2K |
| Kevin Hern | R | $2K |
| Wesley Hunt | R | $2K |
| Josh Brecheen | R | $2K |
| Marc Allison Veasey | D | $2K |
| Nathaniel Quentin Moran | R | $1K |
| Brandon Gill | R | $1K |
| Chip Roy | R | $1K |
| Veronica Escobar | D | $1K |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $131K |
| 2023 | $194K |
Lobbying issues
Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
10 filings
Agriculture
10 filings
Budget/Appropriations
8 filings
Clean Air and Water (quality)
8 filings
Transportation
8 filings
Immigration
8 filings
Animals
7 filings
Commodities (big ticket)
7 filings
Trade (domestic/foreign)
7 filings
Small Business
7 filings
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
5 filings
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does TEXAS CATTLE FEEDERS ASSOCIATION have?
TEXAS CATTLE FEEDERS ASSOCIATION has a combined political influence footprint of $494K, which includes $169K in campaign contributions, $325K in lobbying expenditures, and $0 in federal contracts. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does TEXAS CATTLE FEEDERS ASSOCIATION support?
TEXAS CATTLE FEEDERS ASSOCIATION contributed $169K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. TEXAS CATTLE FEEDERS ASSOCIATION supported 42 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Ernest Anthony Tony Ii Gonzales ($11K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does TEXAS CATTLE FEEDERS ASSOCIATION lobby on?
TEXAS CATTLE FEEDERS ASSOCIATION spent $325K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.), Agriculture, Budget/Appropriations. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about TEXAS CATTLE FEEDERS ASSOCIATION come from?
PlainInfluence aggregates data from three federal sources: the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for campaign contributions, the Senate Office of Public Records for lobbying disclosures under the Lobbying Disclosure Act, and USAspending.gov for federal contract awards. Data covers the 2023-2024 reporting period.
What is "total influence" and how is it calculated?
Total influence is the sum of an organization's campaign contributions, lobbying spending, and federal contract values. It provides a single metric for comparing the overall political and economic footprint of organizations in the federal arena. Each component is independently sourced from official government filings.
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