Greg Abbott speaks during a campaign event on February 23 in Houston. Is he running for president, or locked in a tight reelection battle? Most of Patrick's energy industry money received in June was driven by oil executives. Gov. Texans For Greg Abbott, the governor's political fundraising operation, said that from Sept. 7 to Oct. 19, the campaign raised $5 million, with donations coming from 24 Texas counties and all 50 . Since 2013, Abbott has accepted more than $120 million in political contributions. Greg Abbott, who is heading into a re-election . . Kelcy Warren, CEO of Dallas-based Energy Transfer, gave the most money, with a single $1 million contribution to Gov. His campaign accepted more than $12 million in political contributions from oil and gas companies and executives this election cycle. Look at totals and trends, and see how candidates and committees raise and spend money. Office of the Governor Post Office Box 12428 Austin, TX 78711-2428. If you have any questions, please contact us at Finance@GregAbbott.com Ron DeSantis is the number one fundraiser in state politics in the 2022 election cycle so far. Abbott is running for re-election in 2022. EAGLE PASS, Texas — Beto O'Rourke entered the race for Texas governor on Monday, criticizing what he described as the ultraconservative policies and anti . AUSTIN - Campaign contributions totalling $350,000 to Attorney General Greg Abbott from the owner of a Conroe compounding pharmacy drew criticism from a government-watchdog group on Friday, at a . Coverage. That amount is up from 12% of his contributions coming. Other than $5,000 donated to Abbott in 2014, their only other contribution was $50,000 to state . Abbott is a member of the Republican Party and first assumed office in 2015. . courtesy, Eric Draper. About 26% of Patrick's contributions in June came from energy interests, more than $1.3 million, his most ever in the post-session stretch. The campaign said the cash-on-hand total was larger "than any other statewide candidate in Texas history.". Note: Campaign finance numbers for Lt. Gov. 17 Texas House Democrats Endorse Collier For Lt. Gov. Explore current and historic federal campaign finance data on the new fec.gov. 13h ago. As Texas voters go to the polls next week, it is clear which candidate billionaires are backing in the . Governor Abbott Directs DPS, TEA, THECB To Expand And Accelerate Implementation Of iWatch Texas Program To Report Suspicious Activity. Gov. By J. David Goodman. The reports also raise the question of whether a gusher of campaign contributions (so far Mr. Abbott's campaign alone received around $4.6 . His NRA rating? Greg Abbott's role is misleading. Patrick are taken from his COH account and his Texans for Dan Patrick SPAC. On June 23, Warren cut a check to Abbott's campaign for $1 million, according to the governor's latest campaign finance filing, which covers January through June. Coverage dates: 10/01/2020 to 12/31/2020. . Texas' energy interests are the biggest backers of his political rise, and he has not ruled out a White House run in 2024. The rest of Abbott's campaign contributions for the 2020 election cycle are made up of moderate-to-large donations as well as small-dollar donors. . Greg Abbott finished his briefing and turned to other leaders for comments, Mr. O'Rourke stood up, walked to center stage, and confronted the governor, pointing his finger and saying, "You are doing nothing." . March 8, 2018. NRA contributions: $16,750. During the time between Sept. 7 and Oct. 19, Texans for Greg Abbott reported in a news release that the campaign collected "nearly $5 million." Those contributions came from 242 Texas counties and . Incumbent Greg Abbott defeated seven other candidates in the Republican primary election for governor of Texas on March 1, 2022. Greg Abbott (R), who easily won the primary with more than 66% of the vote, is by far the largest beneficiary of the industry's political giving. Gov. Reply HELP for help, STOP to end. Governor Greg Abbott - Securing the Future of Texas Koozie (Navy) Regular price $15 00 $15.00. More:Gov. Two-year period. Texas Gov. A prolific fundraiser — aided by limitless contributions — Abbott has raised more than $120 million in his campaigns for governor, more than any governor in U.S. history.. Anwar has become his . Democrat Beto O'Rourke has raised $7.2 million since launching his campaign for Texas governor . (In typical. Greg Abbott is starting his 2022 reelection campaign with $55 million in the bank, a staggering figure even by the already high standards for which his fundraising is known. Nov. 15, 2021. Governor Greg Abbott's 2022 Re-Election Campaign Raises $19M In Late June. NRA contributions: $16,750. The state's attorney general, who has recently been defending a public education plan derived, in part, from the dissertations of a gender and racial elitist, keeps making disturbing choices that create . "Texans across the state are grieving for the victims of this senseless crime and for the community of Uvalde. Photo of Governor Greg Abbott. A report from Texans for Public Justice released this week found that Abbott raised more than $87 million in campaign contributions from the start of 2017 through the end of last year. About 26% of Patrick's contributions in June came from energy interests, more than $1.3 million, his most ever in the post-session stretch. The campaign coffers of Republican. About 43 percent of Abbott's reported $3.8 million in contributions received over . His Democratic opponent, Wendy Davis . After Beckley's Call For Him To Drop Out; Lt. Gov. Cecilia and I mourn this horrific loss and we urge all . "The Biden Administration's open-border policies have paved the way for dangerous cartels and deadly drugs to pour into the United States, and this crisis will only be made worse by ending Title 42 expulsions," said Governor . Gov. Greg Abbott highlighted the results of the Democratic primary for Bexar County district attorney -- and the specter of . Abbott said he would formally unveil the . Gov. Walmart's political action committee donated to Texas Gov. . But to build a better future for every Texan, I need your help. Abbott so far has two challengers in the Republican primary. Abbott ( Republican Party) is running for re-election for Governor of Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott (R) has a staggering $55 million in his campaign . Message frequency may vary. Gabriel C. Pérez/KUT News Governor Greg Abbott. Just 6%, or $1,141, of his overall campaign contributions in the brief June fundraising period after the 2015 legislative session came from the energy industry. While most of Abbott's money is coming from a few wealthy donors, O'Rourke is relying on smaller amounts from more people, reports show. Abbott's team said she did not work for them. . Texas governor Greg Abbott on Monday ordered that active-shooter training be administered to all K-12 public-school districts in the state following the Uvalde elementary-school massacre in May in which an 18-year-old gunman slaughtered 19 children . OpenSecrets A 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, charitable organization 1300 L St NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20005 (202) 857-0044 INFO: info@crp.org Article continues below advertisement The report showed that both Texas senators, Ted Cruz and John Cornyn, had also taken campaign contributions from the NRA. The oil and. Mr. O'Rourke was using the mass shooting as the subject of fundraising emails asking for a $3 campaign contribution . the Teacher Retirement System is funded by 8% employee contributions and 8.87% . His current term ends on January 17, 2023. Dan Patrick Easily Wins GOP Primary, Democrats Mike Collier And Michelle Beckley To Compete In Runoff by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune. Greg Abbott dwarfing other candidates in energy-interest contributions, according to a KHOU 11 analysis of data . Governor Greg Abbott (CBS 11) In 2019, the campaign raised nearly $20 million with contributions coming from all 254 Texas . Their tally is part of more than $130 million in donations . Governor Greg Abbott - Truck Bumper Sticker Regular price $7 00 $7.00 By providing your cell phone or mobile phone number you are consenting to receive calls and texts, including autodialed and automated calls and texts, to that number with campaign notifications from Texans for Greg Abbott. Just 6%, or $1,141, of his overall campaign contributions in the brief June fundraising period after the 2015 legislative session came from the energy . Texas Gov. 100%. Greg Abbott autographs a poster for a supporter during the 'Get Out The Vote' campaign event on February 23, 2022 in Houston, Texas. Outgoing Texas GOP Chairman Allen West and former state Senator Don Huffines of Dallas . According to the most recent campaign finance reports made to the Florida Secretary of State, the governor received $109,869,159 in total contributions and spent $13,706,657 between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021. About 26% of Patrick's contributions in June came from energy interests, more than $1.3 million, his most ever in the post-session stretch. Unsurprisingly, Gov. Dozens of donations in quantities like $100,000, $50,000, and $25,000 — and page after page of $10,000 donations — poured in over the course of the election cycle from individuals and PACs alike. But none has reaped campaign contributions on the scale of Abbott, who in six years in office has raised more than $150 million from donors, more than any governor in U.S. history. About 29 percent of the Republican governor's appointees are donors, with their contributions ranging from $25 to more than $1 million. Senator Cruz was listed at #26 with. The governor and his attorney general, Ken Paxton . GREG ABBOTT CAMPAIGN: Mailing address: PO BOX 308 AUSTIN, TX . 512-463-1782. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 8, 2022. Texas candidates released campaign reports Tuesday detailing contributions and expenditures between Jan. 21 and Feb. 19. "In Texas, anything is possible. He assumed office in 2015. WFAA - Campaign Donations 2021. AUSTIN, Texas (AP) --Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott's campaign for governor says it will accept contributions made with the bitcoin virtual currency.Abbott on Thursday called bitcoins, a . 512-463-2000. Abbott raises $19 million, Beto O'Rourke's fast start nets $7.2 million in race for governor O'Rourke's haul came from 28,600 donations, with an average contribution of $46. The Abbott camp said the nearly 25,000 contributions the incumbent took in during the reporting period shows his "support is strong and broad-based." For 2022 alone, Abbott has raised nearly $5.3. But an attack on Gov. Candidate Contributions: Farm Bureau: Air Transport: Leadership PACs: Poultry & Eggs: Since 2021, Abbott's campaign received at least $7.8 million from oil and gas companies, energy executives and energy-related political action committees. GREG ABBOTT CAMPAIGN CMTE: ANWAR, JAVAID: PITCOCK JR, JAMES DOUGLASS (DOUG) PORTER, MICHAEL & MARY: . Greg Abbott told a podcast host on Tuesday that he would solicit donations from the public to fund the construction of Texas' border wall. Abbott, in office since 2015, has raised more than $150 million in campaign contributions — the most of any governor in U.S. history — and "more than $26 million of his contributions have come from the oil and gas industry, more than any other economic sector," AP reports. Similarly, Texas law allows us to accept contributions from individuals, provided the contributor is a United States Citizen or a foreign national with a valid green card. Hammon was later sentenced to prison for converting campaign contributions to personal use. That amount is up from 12% of his contributions coming from energy interests after the 2019 session, about $383,000. Greg Abbott, who is heading into . Greg Abbott has taken in more cash from donors than any other governor in U.S. history. Abbott raises $19 million, Beto O'Rourke's fast start nets $7.2 million in race for governor. LA Times. Abbott's campaign coffers hit the balance after he raised over $18.7 million during the last 10 days of June, his campaign announced Thursday. Greg Abbott (R) shared details Wednesday about how Texas will go about constructing a wall along the state's border. In Florida, Gov. Greg Abbott's 2022 reelection campaign is reporting contributions of 19-million-dollars in the last nine days of June. Three candidates—Abbott, Don Huffines, and Allen West— received the most media attention. Abbott credits Texans for this accomplishment, stating, " These generous contributions from people all across Texas show just how excited Texans are for this campaign." The Abbott campaign announced that almost 44,000 of the nearly 159,000 individual donations from the last six months came from first-time donors. But the largest contributions to Romney came via NRA spending against his political opponents (including Barack Obama, during the 2012 presidential race), to the tune of $10,369,044. Given more time, Gov. About 43% of Abbott's reported $3.8 million in contributions received over the reported period came from his top 10 . Greg Abbott is starting his 2022 reelection campaign with $55 million in the bank, a . Sen. John Cornyn also has a 100% rating, and has received $72,000. Together, we will make sure that Texas remains the best state to live, work, and raise a family. Greg Abbott has colossal $55 million war chest for 2022 reelection bid Abbott's campaign coffers hit the balance after he raised over $18.7 million during the last 10 days of June, his. Governor Abbott Takes Aggressive Action To Secure The Border As President Biden Ends Title 42 Expulsions. 800-843-5789. . a committee) Financial summary. The epic Texas freeze fueled a surge of campaign cash, with the war chest of Gov. Abbott on Thursday called bitcoins, a decentralized digital currency, symbolic of free-market principles. Texas Gov. Abbott was elected governor in 2014 and re-elected in 2018. Most of Patrick's energy industry money received in June was driven by oil executives. Gov. Greg Abbott ( Republican Party) is the Governor of Texas. Texas Gov. Gregory Wayne Abbott (born November 13, 1957) is an American politician, attorney, and former jurist who has served as the 48th governor of Texas since 2015. A recent review by the Associated Press found that Texas Gov. "Texans across the state are grieving for the victims of this senseless crime and for the community of Uvalde. AUSTIN — In the race for Texas governor, incumbent Greg Abbott and Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke are in their own arena when it comes to raising money.. Texas candidates released campaign reports Tuesday detailing contributions and expenditures between Jan. 21 and Feb. 19.