Charles Gaines
About
Charles Gaines is a registered Texas lobbyist. With experience representing 15 clients, they advocate for diverse interests before the Texas Legislature and state agencies. Charles Gaines maintains active registration with the Texas Ethics Commission.
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Lobbying Clients
Reported Compensation Range
This page displays the cumulative amounts these organizations have contracted to pay this lobbyist. Because lobbyists are allowed to report their income in ranges, minimum and maximum amounts are shown.
| Sigman Grafted LLC | Prospective | $25,001 | $50,000 |
| Texas Business Law Foundation | Prospective | $25,001 | $50,000 |
| Raise Your Hand Texas | Prospective | $25,001 | $50,000 |
| Tri Oak Development, LLC | Prospective | $25,001 | $50,000 |
| Boating Trades Association of Metropolitan Houston, Inc | Prospective | $25,001 | $50,000 |
| Houston International Boat, Sport & Travel Show Inc. | Prospective | $25,001 | $50,000 |
| Sanford Kuhl Hagan Kugle Parker Kahn LLP | Prospective | $10,001 | $25,000 |
| Food Ingredient Safety Coalition, Inc. | Prospective | $10,001 | $25,000 |
| North Houston District | Prospective | $1 | $10,000 |
| Some Partnerships -- Law Firm Tax Coalition | Prospective | $1 | $10,000 |
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Professional Highlights
Registration Status
Active Texas Lobbyist
Primary Location
Texas
TEC Filing Data
Official records from the Texas Ethics Commission
Total Expenditures
$177
Current reporting period
Contact Information
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