Politicians supported
73
distinct FEC recipients
pac · TX
TEXAS FARM BUREAU
Active on two fronts: $553K in campaign contributions and $2.9M in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $3.5M
- Total influence
- $553K
- Contributions
- $2.9M
- Lobbying
- $99K
- Outside spending
The verdict
TEXAS FARM BUREAU ranks in the top 13% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 13%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $553K
- campaign contributions
- $2.9M
- lobbying expenditures
- $99K
- outside spending (independent)
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
12
distinct policy categories
Independent expenditures by TEXAS FARM BUREAU
Money this committee spent independently to support or oppose candidates, reported to the FEC, and by law not contributions to any campaign and not coordinated with it.
- $99K
- Total outside spending
- $99K
- Supporting
- $0
- Opposing
| Candidate | Supporting | Opposing |
|---|---|---|
| Ernest Anthony Tony Ii Gonzales | $99K | - |
How TEXAS FARM BUREAU's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for TEXAS FARM BUREAU, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $2.9M.
Lobbying share of total influence 84.2%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What TEXAS FARM BUREAU's influence footprint shows
TEXAS FARM BUREAU, headquartered in TX, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $553K in PAC contributions alongside $2.9M in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, TEXAS FARM BUREAU's PAC contributions reached 73 federal politicians, led by Ernest Anthony Tony Ii Gonzales at $14K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 12 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Budget/Appropriations, Immigration, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code.
Politicians supported
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.5M |
| 2023 | $1.4M |
Lobbying issues
Budget/Appropriations
8 filings
Immigration
8 filings
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
8 filings
Agriculture
8 filings
Clean Air and Water (quality)
7 filings
Animals
6 filings
Transportation
5 filings
Disaster Planning/Emergencies
5 filings
Natural Resources
5 filings
Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
4 filings
Homeland Security
3 filings
Government Issues
1 filings
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does TEXAS FARM BUREAU have?
TEXAS FARM BUREAU has a combined political influence footprint of $3.5M, made up of $553K in campaign contributions and $2.9M in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does TEXAS FARM BUREAU support?
TEXAS FARM BUREAU contributed $553K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. TEXAS FARM BUREAU supported 73 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Ernest Anthony Tony Ii Gonzales ($14K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does TEXAS FARM BUREAU lobby on?
TEXAS FARM BUREAU spent $2.9M on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Budget/Appropriations, Immigration, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about TEXAS FARM BUREAU 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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Every figure on PlainInfluence is rendered directly from official FEC, Senate LDA and USAspending records, no number is typed in by an editor. Contribution, lobbying, and contract totals are aggregated directly from FEC, Senate LDA, and USAspending bulk data, no figure is hand-entered. Disclosed contributions, lobbying, and contracts are lawful, regulated activities, appearing on this page is not an allegation of wrongdoing. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, our disclaimer, or report a data error. Data current as of 2023-2024.