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Homebuilder Contributions To Texas Officials

A look at homebuilder donations to Texas lawmakers and top officials from June 2005 to June 2008, including the percentage from powerful Houston homebuilder Bob Perry.

Office	Homebuilder Contributions	Amount From Bob Perry	Bob Perry's Share Of Homebuilder Total
House	$1,972,357	$1,531,000	78%
Senate	$832,623	$574,500	69%
Gov. Rick Perry	$649,218	$361,799	56%
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst	$537,882	$410,000	76%
TOTAL:	$3,992,080	$2,877,299	72%

Source: Texans for Public Justice

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