Campaign finance transparency for Harris County Commissioners Court
Commissioner Rodney Ellis (Precinct 1) holds $6.4 million in campaign funds - more than all other Commissioners Court members combined ($5.6M). His war chest has grown consistently over the past decade, making him one of the most financially powerful local officials in Texas.
| Official | Position | Party | Cash on Hand | Raised | Spent |
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The five-member Commissioners Court controls Harris County's $4.7 billion annual budget, serving 4.7 million residents.
Tracking campaign war chests across all reporting periods
Campaign fundraising spikes significantly during election years. Lesley Briones raised over $1M in January 2025 alone as she prepares for potential re-election challenges. Adrian Garcia and Tom Ramsey also show elevated fundraising in election cycles.
Automated detection of patterns that warrant public scrutiny. These are not accusations - but patterns that informed citizens should know about.
Rodney Ellis controls 53% of all Commissioners Court campaign funds. This concentration of financial power may influence coalition dynamics and policy decisions on the court.
Lina Hidalgo has spent more than she's raised in multiple reporting periods, with outstanding loans of $51,400. Her cash on hand has declined from over $300K in 2020 to just $41K in 2025.
Harris County's Commissioners Court makes decisions affecting 4.7 million residents, including a $4.7 billion annual budget. Campaign contributors to these officials may have interests in county contracts, land use decisions, and policy outcomes. Understanding the money flow is essential for accountability.
Officials spending significantly more than they raise may indicate depleting resources or undisclosed funding sources.
| Official | Total Raised (All Time) | Total Spent (All Time) | Ratio | Status |
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