Runoff candidates who receive more than $1,890 from a single source on or after May 15 must disclose those contributions in daily pre-election reports (formerly known as telegram reports). These “late train” contributions typically come from a handful of major donors and go to "establishment" candidates, at least on the Republican side. This year was no exception.

Gov. Greg Abbott (R), Rep. Mayes Middleton (R-Wallisville), Associated Republicans of Texas PAC, Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC and the Texas Assoc. of Realtors TREPAC combined have contributed over $1M to runoff candidates since May 15.

AG (Lean R): Challenger George P. Bush (R) reported an additional $209K in four daily reports, including contributions from Dallas energy executive Kelcy Warren ($50K), former President George W. Bush ($25K), Glen Rose rancher Bobby Hill ($25K), Houston investor Steven Webster ($25K), Midland executive Tripp Womack ($15K), Little Rock (Ark.) retiree William Carlton ($10K) and Houston investor Charles Tate ($10K). Atty. Gen. Ken Paxton (R) reported an additional $39K in two daily reports, including $26K from Gilmer-based David L. Stevenson LLC.

SD24 open (Likely R): Former Sen. Pete Flores (R-Pleasanton) reported an additional $100K in three daily reports, including contributions from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s campaign ($34K), Houston executive John Nau ($25K) and Dallas executive Ross Perot Jr. ($25K). Raul Reyes Jr. (R) has not reported additional contributions.

SD27 (Lean D): Morgan LaMantia (D) reported an additional $89K in three daily reports, including contributions from Texas Sands PAC ($30K), Texas Assoc. of Realtors TREPAC ($29K), San Antonio attorney Mikal Watts ($15K) and Charles Butt Public Education PAC ($10K). Sara Stapleton-Barrera reported an additional $2K in a pair of daily reports.

HD12 (Safe R): Rep. Kyle Kacal (R-College Station) reported an additional $47K in four daily reports, including contributions from Associated Republicans of Texas PAC ($16K), Texas Sands PAC ($15K) and Charles Butt Public Education PAC ($10K). Ben Bius (R) has not reported additional contributions.

HD17 open (Safe R): Stan Gerdes (R) reported an additional $15K in two daily reports, including $10K from the Texas Assoc. of Realtors TREPAC. Paul Pape (R) has not reported additional contributions.

HD19 open (Safe R): Justin Berry (R) reported an additional $90K in four daily reports, including contributions from Texans for Responsible Government PAC ($40K), Gov. Greg Abbott’s campaign ($27K) and Protect and Serve Texas PAC ($16K). Ellen Troxclair (R) reported an additional $81K in two daily reports, including contributions from Rep. Mayes Middleton ($50K) and Texas Assoc. of Realtors TREPAC ($21K).

HD23 open (Likely R): Terri Leo-Wilson reported an additional $100K in two daily reports, including contributions from Rep. Mayes Middleton ($50K), Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC ($50K). Patrick Gurski (R) reported an additional $72K in three daily reports, including contributions from Gov. Greg Abbott’s campaign ($27K), Protect and Serve Texas PAC ($14K), Associated Republicans of Texas PAC ($9K) and Texas Assoc. of Realtors TREPAC ($9K).

HD60 (Safe R): Rep. Glenn Rogers (R-Graford) reported an additional $99K in four reports, including contributions from Texas Farm Bureau AGFUND ($29K), Gov. Greg Abbott’s campaign ($27K) and Texas Assoc. of Realtors TREPAC ($22K). Mike Olcott (R) has not reported additional contributions.

HD63 open (Likely R): Ben Bumgarner (R) reported an additional $143K in four daily reports, including contributions from Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC ($50K), Associated Republicans of Texas PAC ($34K), Gov. Greg Abbott’s campaign ($27K), Texas Assoc. of Realtors TREPAC ($15K) and Texans for Responsible Government PAC ($15K). Jeff Younger (R) has not reported additional contributions.

HD70 open (Toss Up): Jamee Jolly (R) reported an additional $103K in four daily reports, including contributions from Gov. Greg Abbott’s campaign ($27K), Associated Republicans of Texas PAC ($24K), Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC ($20K), Texas Assoc. of Realtors TREPAC ($18K) and Texans for Responsible Government PAC ($10K). Eric Bowlin (R) has not reported additional contributions.

HD73 open (Safe R): Barron Casteel (R) reported an additional $78K in four daily reports, including contributions from Gov. Greg Abbott’s campaign ($27K), Associated Republicans of Texas PAC ($25K) and Texas Assoc. of Realtors TREPAC ($12K). Carrie Isaac (R) reported an additional $20K in a single daily report, including $10K from Houston conservative activist Kathaleen Wall.

HD84 open (Likely R): Carl Tepper (R) reported an additional $71K in three daily reports, including contributions from Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC ($34) and Gov. Greg Abbott’s campaign ($27K). Tepper also filed an amended runoff campaign finance report disclosing an additional $350K in in-kind contributions from Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC. David Glasheen (R) has not reported additional contributions.

HD85 (Safe R): Challenger Stan Kitzman (R) reported an additional $57K in two daily reports, including contributions from Gov. Greg Abbott’s campaign ($27K). Houston energy executive Jeff Hildebrand and Houston real estate developer Richard Weekley combined $25K combined. Rep. Phil Stephenson (R-Wharton) has not reported additional contributions.

HD91 (Likely R): Rep. Stephanie Klick (R-Fort Worth) reported an additional $218K in four daily reports, including contributions from Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC ($103K), Speaker Dade Phelan’s campaign ($50K), Gov. Greg Abbott’s campaign ($27K) and Protect and Serve Texas PAC ($15K). David Lowe (R) has not reported additional contributions.

HD93 open (Likely R): Laura Hill (R) reported an additional $48K in three daily reports, including contributions from Gov. Greg Abbott’s campaign ($27K) and Texas Assoc. of Realtors TREPAC ($13K). Nate Schatzline (R) reported $10K in a single report, including $5K from Rep. Mayes Middleton.

HD122 open (Likely R): Elisa Chan (R) reported an additional $53K in a single daily report, including contributions from Associated Republicans of Texas PAC ($50K) and Texas Assoc. of Realtors TREPAC ($8K). Mark Dorazio (R) has not reported additional contributions.

HD133 open (Likely R): Mano DeAyala (R) reported an additional $25K in two daily reports, including $14K from Associated Republicans of Texas PAC. Shelley Barineau (R) has not reported additional contributions.

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