As the ninth highest-paid lobbyist in the Texas Capitol, receiving up to $4,270,000 in lobby contracts, Brian Yarbrough receives money from a plethora of special interest groups. From education groups to insurance companies, the lobbyist’s clients warrant thorough...
Transitioning from government work into a lucrative lobbying career is a common path, and it’s one that John R. Clay Jr. has followed. Often referred to by his middle name, Reed Clay is the founder and CEO of Crestline Solutions, a large lobbying firm based in...
With a maximum income of $8,269,999, Daniel Hodge is the highest-paid lobbyist in the state of Texas. What is it about this man’s background that earned him so much influence? Being Gov. Greg Abbott’s right-hand man didn’t hurt. After a long history with Abbott since...
When one hears about an “influential leader in the Texas Capitol,” they often picture a Texas politician, not the lobbyists influencing said politicians. One such lobbyist is Robert D. Miller, a man close to the Texas establishment. Robert Miller is the 10th...
Royce Poinsett is the eighth highest-paid lobbyist in Texas, according to Transparency USA. But who does he represent? As a private lobbyist, Royce Poinsett represents the interests of Archrock Services LP (at an estimated $100,000 to $200,000), Cimarex Energy Co. (at...
Todd Smith is not only a political consultant in Texas but also one of the top paid lobbyists in the state. In fact, Transparency USA estimates that Todd M. Smith is the sixth highest-paid lobbyist in Texas, making an estimated $5,169,999 from lobbying in the past two...
Dean McWilliams is one of the top three paid lobbyists in the State of Texas, making over $7 million in lobby contracts every two years. His wife, Andrea McWilliams, receives just over $8 million in lobby contracts. Dean McWilliams receives both private and...
CORRECTION: A previous version of this story stated that Collin County was a client of Kelley. In fact, his client is Collin County’s Municipal District # 1, an independent entity separate from the county. According to Transparency USA, Russell T. Kelley is the...
CEO and consultant of Blackridge, a Texas-based lobby group, Carol McGarah is the fourth highest-paid lobbyist in the state, according to Transparency USA. Based on her reported payments for lobbying, Transparency USA estimates she made up to $6,369,999 within a...
Touting years of experience in Texas politics, Andrea McWilliams is the second highest-paid lobbyist in Texas. Andrea is the wife of Dean McWilliams, another top lobbyist in Austin, and her history of persuading lawmakers on hot-button legislation makes her a...
