Dallas Morning News
Dallas Morning News is a political services vendor. In the 2025-2026 cycle Dallas Morning News was paid $491K across 185 client committees.
Part I Identity
Stable facts about this entity. These figures do not change as you adjust the timeframe in Part II.
- Activity span ALL TIME
- Jan 3, 2000 → Apr 30, 2026
- spans 26.3 years
- Disbursements ALL TIME
- 1,874
- Schedule B rows
- Client committees ALL TIME
- 185
- distinct payers
Part II Activity in selected window
One timeframe control governs all three panels below. Change it once and the trajectory, top buyers, and party breakdown all update together.
Spend trajectory
Monthly spend to this vendor over the last 12 months.
Top buyers
Two views of the same data — diagram and table share the time-window control and the same top-buyers slice. Click "View all buyers in research" to drill in with the matching date range.
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Top buyers last 3 months · top 1
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| TEXAS DEMOCRATIC PARTY 00015831 |
$31 | 1 |
Top buyers last 6 months · top 9
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| TEXANS FOR GREG ABBOTT 00051153 |
$351 | 1 |
| TEXANS FOR DAN PATRICK 00064090 |
$104 | 2 |
| MOYE ERIC V HONORABLE 00020591 |
$90 | 2 |
| CHRISTIAN WALTER WAYNE HONORABLE WAYNE 00032395 |
$39 | 1 |
| MAYS LELA D HONORABLE 00081704 |
$39 | 1 |
| TEXAS DEMOCRATIC PARTY 00015831 |
$31 | 1 |
| POWERED BY PEOPLE 00084642 |
$28 | 1 |
| MOODY JOSEPH E HONORABLE 00062850 |
$22 | 1 |
| HOWARD DONNA S HONORABLE 00042130 |
$14 | 1 |
Top buyers last 12 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| MOYE ERIC V HONORABLE 00020591 |
$650 | 15 |
| TEXANS FOR DAN PATRICK 00064090 |
$467 | 9 |
| TEXANS FOR GREG ABBOTT 00051153 |
$351 | 1 |
| NICHOLS ROBERT LEE HONORABLE 00035962 |
$243 | 6 |
| CHRISTIAN WALTER WAYNE HONORABLE WAYNE 00032395 |
$240 | 7 |
| MAYS LELA D HONORABLE 00081704 |
$227 | 6 |
| ROSE TONI N HONORABLE 00067987 |
$214 | 6 |
| TEXANS FOR JOE STRAUS 00056637 |
$201 | 6 |
| FRIENDS OF PAUL BETTENCOURT 00069338 |
$195 | 6 |
| DALLAS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PAC - STATE & LOCAL CEC 00017068 |
$195 | 6 |
Top buyers last 18 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| MOYE ERIC V HONORABLE 00020591 |
$1,150 | 27 |
| TEXANS FOR DAN PATRICK 00064090 |
$640 | 13 |
| NICHOLS ROBERT LEE HONORABLE 00035962 |
$438 | 12 |
| CHRISTIAN WALTER WAYNE HONORABLE WAYNE 00032395 |
$435 | 13 |
| MAYS LELA D HONORABLE 00081704 |
$422 | 12 |
| ANCHIA RAFAEL M HONORABLE 00054808 |
$416 | 4 |
| ROSE TONI N HONORABLE 00067987 |
$415 | 12 |
| HERNANDEZ CASSANDRA HONORABLE 00087764 |
$401 | 16 |
| TEXANS FOR JOE STRAUS 00056637 |
$396 | 12 |
| DALLAS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PAC - STATE & LOCAL CEC 00017068 |
$390 | 12 |
Top buyers last 24 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| DALLAS UNITED FOR PROGRESS 00089031 |
$4,450 | 1 |
| TURNER EBONY M MRS 00088273 |
$3,367 | 1 |
| MOYE ERIC V HONORABLE 00020591 |
$1,701 | 40 |
| TEXANS FOR DAN PATRICK 00064090 |
$943 | 20 |
| ANCHIA RAFAEL M HONORABLE 00054808 |
$728 | 7 |
| TEXANS FOR GREG ABBOTT 00051153 |
$694 | 3 |
| NICHOLS ROBERT LEE HONORABLE 00035962 |
$633 | 18 |
| CHRISTIAN WALTER WAYNE HONORABLE WAYNE 00032395 |
$631 | 19 |
| MAYS LELA D HONORABLE 00081704 |
$617 | 18 |
| FRIENDS OF PAUL BETTENCOURT 00069338 |
$585 | 18 |
By party
Revenue by party
| Party | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | $635 | 0.13% |
| Republican | $5,988 | 1.22% |
| Non-partisan | $484,601 | 98.65% |
Part III Reference tables
Full all-time and cycle-to-date data.
Cycle-over-cycle trajectory
current cycle earlier election cycle off-cycle year quarterly · 10 years
| Year | Q | Cycle | Total | Txns | Top buyer · share | Top category · share | Cum. (cycle) | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Q1 | 2016 | $273 | 14 | SHEETS KENNETH F MR 39% | Software & Tech 100% | $273 | — |
| 2017 | Q1 | 2018 | $103 | 1 | BURGESS, MICHAEL C. DR. 100% | Software & Tech 100% | $103 | — |
| 2017 | Q2 | 2016 | $214 | 13 | SANFORD WILLIAM S HONORABLE… 41% | Software & Tech 93% | $487 | — |
| 2017 | Q2 | 2018 | $205 | 2 | BURGESS, MICHAEL C. DR. 100% | Software & Tech 100% | $308 | — |
| 2017 | Q3 | 2016 | $205 | 15 | MOYE ERIC V HONORABLE 30% | Software & Tech 100% | $692 | — |
| 2017 | Q3 | 2018 | $192 | 3 | BURGESS, MICHAEL C. DR. 100% | Software & Tech 100% | $500 | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2016 | $228 | 12 | DARBY DREW HONORABLE 35% | Software & Tech 100% | $920 | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2018 | $256 | 4 | BURGESS, MICHAEL C. DR. 100% | Software & Tech 100% | $756 | — |
| 2018 | Q1 | 2018 | $531 | 26 | BURGESS, MICHAEL C. DR. 36% | Software & Tech 86% | $1K | — |
| 2018 | Q2 | 2018 | $4K | 20 | MAYS LELA D HONORABLE 60% | Media 60% | $6K | — |
| 2018 | Q3 | 2018 | $599 | 14 | BURGESS, MICHAEL C. DR. 43% | Software & Tech 100% | $6K | — |
| 2018 | Q4 | 2018 | $11K | 20 | OLSON KIMBERLY D MRS 93% | Media 93% | $17K | — |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2018 | $4K | 16 | BRENNER GLENN A MR 86% | Other / Unclassified 86% | $21K | +1401% |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2020 | $128 | 2 | BURGESS, MICHAEL C. DR. 100% | Software & Tech 100% | $128 | +25% |
| 2019 | Q2 | 2018 | $2K | 15 | RESTAURANT & BEVERAGE ALLIA… 70% | Media 70% | $23K | +792% |
| 2019 | Q2 | 2020 | $192 | 3 | BURGESS, MICHAEL C. DR. 100% | Software & Tech 100% | $320 | -7% |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2018 | $673 | 20 | ANCHIA RAFAEL M HONORABLE 27% | Software & Tech 79% | $24K | +228% |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2020 | $193 | 3 | BURGESS, MICHAEL C. DR. 100% | Software & Tech 100% | $513 | +1% |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2018 | $1K | 19 | HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS 36% | Software & Tech 79% | $25K | +385% |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2020 | $193 | 3 | BURGESS, MICHAEL C. DR. 100% | Software & Tech 100% | $706 | -25% |
| 2020 | Q1 | 2020 | $907 | 24 | BURGESS, MICHAEL C. DR. 28% | Software & Tech 93% | $2K | +71% |
| 2020 | Q2 | 2020 | $2K | 25 | ECONOMIC GROWTH COMMITTEE 48% | Other / Unclassified 52% | $4K | -53% |
| 2020 | Q3 | 2020 | $1K | 25 | BURGESS, MICHAEL C. DR. 17% | Software & Tech 100% | $5K | +105% |
| 2020 | Q4 | 2020 | $2K | 29 | HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS 29% | Software & Tech 100% | $7K | -84% |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2020 | $1K | 45 | TEXANS FOR JOE STRAUS 15% | Software & Tech 97% | $8K | -64% |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2022 | $209 | 3 | BURGESS, MICHAEL C. DR. 100% | Software & Tech 100% | $209 | +63% |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2020 | $2K | 46 | WHITMORE BRIDGETT N HONORAB… 13% | Software & Tech 100% | $10K | -7% |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2022 | $209 | 3 | BURGESS, MICHAEL C. DR. 100% | Software & Tech 100% | $417 | +9% |
| 2021 | Q3 | 2020 | $2K | 51 | REICHEK AMANDA HONORABLE 11% | Software & Tech 97% | $12K | +191% |
| 2021 | Q3 | 2022 | $218 | 3 | BURGESS, MICHAEL C. DR. 100% | Software & Tech 100% | $635 | +13% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2020 | $2K | 50 | TEXANS FOR GREG ABBOTT 11% | Software & Tech 97% | $14K | +73% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2022 | $724 | 4 | BURGESS, MICHAEL C. DR. 100% | Software & Tech 100% | $1K | +275% |
| 2022 | Q1 | 2022 | $2K | 46 | HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS 15% | Software & Tech 99% | $3K | +120% |
| 2022 | Q2 | 2022 | $2K | 51 | BURGESS, MICHAEL C. DR. 16% | Software & Tech 88% | $5K | -14% |
| 2022 | Q3 | 2022 | $2K | 60 | BURGESS, MICHAEL C. DR. 11% | Software & Tech 94% | $7K | +64% |
| 2022 | Q4 | 2022 | $2K | 44 | TEXANS FOR GREG ABBOTT 12% | Software & Tech 93% | $9K | -7% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2022 | $2K | 50 | MOYE ERIC V HONORABLE 14% | Software & Tech 84% | $10K | +10% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2024 | $289 | 6 | BURGESS, MICHAEL C. DR. 81% | Software & Tech 100% | $289 | +39% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2022 | $2K | 43 | REDMOND AIESHA MRS 19% | Software & Tech 93% | $12K | +8% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2024 | $289 | 6 | BURGESS, MICHAEL C. DR. 81% | Software & Tech 100% | $578 | +39% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2022 | $2K | 52 | LEACH JEFF C HONORABLE 15% | Software & Tech 93% | $14K | -7% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2024 | $317 | 6 | BURGESS, MICHAEL C. DR. 74% | Software & Tech 100% | $894 | +45% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2022 | $2K | 50 | LEACH JEFF C HONORABLE 13% | Software & Tech 96% | $16K | +20% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2024 | $330 | 6 | BURGESS, MICHAEL C. DR. 70% | Software & Tech 100% | $1K | -54% |
| 2024 | Q1 | 2024 | $3K | 65 | REDMOND AIESHA MRS 13% | Software & Tech 90% | $4K | +28% |
| 2024 | Q2 | 2024 | $3K | 67 | MOYE ERIC V HONORABLE 10% | Software & Tech 94% | $6K | +44% |
| 2024 | Q3 | 2024 | $5K | 51 | TURNER EBONY M MRS 63% | Digital 66% | $12K | +165% |
| 2024 | Q4 | 2024 | $7K | 66 | DALLAS UNITED FOR PROGRESS 62% | Print & Mail 62% | $19K | +357% |
| 2025 | Q1 | 2024 | $2K | 58 | MOTHERS AGAINST GREG ABBOTT 13% | Software & Tech 98% | $21K | +24% |
| 2025 | Q2 | 2024 | $2K | 53 | MOYE ERIC V HONORABLE 13% | Software & Tech 93% | $23K | -1% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2024 | $1K | 43 | MOYE ERIC V HONORABLE 17% | Software & Tech 86% | $24K | -19% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2024 | $2K | 49 | MOYE ERIC V HONORABLE 18% | Software & Tech 83% | $26K | -23% |
| 2026 | Q1 | 2026 | $403 | 2 | TEXANS FOR GREG ABBOTT 87% | Software & Tech 100% | $403 | -84% |
| 2026 | Q2 | 2026 | $31 | 1 | TEXAS DEMOCRATIC PARTY 100% | Software & Tech 100% | $434 | -99% |
Revenue by service category
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| Category | Total spend | Txns | Avg check | % of total | Top buyer · share | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Media | $268,358 | 88 | $3K | 54.6% | MIRABAL MARGARET G HONORABLE 12% | 5y ago |
| Other / Unclassified | $80,077 | 169 | $474 | 16.3% | TEXANS FOR DAN BRANCH 20% | 6mo ago |
| Software & Tech | $71,223 | 1,534 | $46 | 14.5% | BURGESS, MICHAEL C. DR. 8% | 5w ago |
| Print & Mail | $56,331 | 19 | $3K | 11.5% | KENT CAROL H MRS 38% | 20mo ago |
| Digital | $10,858 | 17 | $639 | 2.2% | TOBOLOWSKY EMILY G HONORABLE 55% | 7mo ago |
| Strategy & Research | $1,683 | 4 | $421 | 0.3% | TEXAS REALTORS ISSUES POLIT… 98% | 8y ago |
| Admin & Office | $1,342 | 39 | $34 | 0.3% | NELSON JANE HONORABLE 33% | 5mo ago |
| Travel & Events | $1,218 | 1 | $1K | 0.2% | DALLAS COUNTY REPUBLICAN PA… 100% | 8y ago |
| Fundraising | $39 | 2 | $19 | 0.0% | OSBORNE LESLIE LESTER HONOR… 73% | 4y ago |
Client retention
Sticky-relationship signal: how many clients keep coming back across cycles vs one-time buyers.
| Client | Cycles | All-time spend | Txns | First paid | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEXANS FOR DAN BRANCH | 4 | $18,922 | 9 | 2008-10-09 | 2014-04-25 |
| MADDEN JERRY A MR | 3 | $15,209 | 6 | 2001-01-11 | 2008-06-08 |
| MOYE ERIC V HONORABLE | 7 | $10,913 | 220 | 2008-10-14 | 2025-12-26 |
| CARROLLTON FIRE FIGHTERS FOR RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT | 4 | $7,055 | 10 | 2005-04-11 | 2011-06-06 |
| FITZGERALD KERRY P HONORABLE | 5 | $7,037 | 37 | 2008-10-14 | 2016-12-29 |
| BURGESS, MICHAEL C. DR. | 4 | $6,051 | 80 | 2017-02-08 | 2023-12-01 |
| SANFORD WILLIAM S HONORABLE SCOTT | 7 | $4,130 | 89 | 2012-05-13 | 2024-12-20 |
| MAYS LELA D HONORABLE | 4 | $3,881 | 35 | 2018-06-27 | 2025-12-11 |
| ANCHIA RAFAEL M HONORABLE | 4 | $3,820 | 56 | 2018-01-12 | 2025-06-11 |
| BRANCH DANIEL H MR DAN | 4 | $3,621 | 7 | 2003-05-13 | 2014-10-27 |
| FRIENDS OF BOB DEUELL DISSOLVED | 4 | $3,382 | 6 | 2009-09-30 | 2014-09-19 |
| TEXANS FOR DAN PATRICK | 6 | $3,192 | 83 | 2013-08-01 | 2026-01-25 |
| GIDDINGS HELEN HONORABLE | 3 | $2,559 | 5 | 2002-10-10 | 2009-09-10 |
| LEACH JEFF C HONORABLE | 3 | $1,976 | 42 | 2021-01-27 | 2025-03-03 |
| FRIENDS OF PAUL BETTENCOURT | 3 | $1,805 | 64 | 2020-09-04 | 2025-12-04 |
| PATRICK DIANE DR | 3 | $1,769 | 6 | 2010-03-01 | 2015-03-08 |
| HARRIS CHRIS MR | 7 | $1,730 | 17 | 2000-06-28 | 2012-04-25 |
| CHIEF JUSTICE NATHAN HECHT CAMPAIGN DISSOLVED | 5 | $1,662 | 55 | 2016-08-21 | 2024-06-26 |
| ASSOCIATED REPUBLICANS OF TEXAS CAMPAIGN FUND | 5 | $1,644 | 43 | 2000-05-12 | 2025-10-23 |
| TEXANS FOR GREG ABBOTT | 6 | $1,506 | 15 | 2001-07-25 | 2026-01-11 |
Geographic concentration
Where this vendor's clients are based — federal committees by state, plus implicit jurisdiction for CA and TX state filers.
| State | Total spend | % of revenue | Clients | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | $490,795 | 99.9% | 182 | |
| Unknown | $377 | 0.1% | 2 | |
| DC | $52 | 0.0% | 1 |
Notable disbursements
5 largest all-time · 5 largest in the current cycle · 5 most recent. Each row earns its place.
| Reason | Date | Filer | Category | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largest all-time | 2006-09-18 | THOMAS NANCY A HONORABLE | Media | Advertisements | $22,770 |
| Largest all-time | 2006-10-05 | SMITH STEPHEN CRAIG HONORABLE | Print & Mail | Banner ads DMN judicial election inserts | $18,000 |
| Largest all-time | 2004-09-29 | GOOLSBY J TONY MR TONY | Media | political advertising | $17,634 |
| Largest all-time | 2002-10-07 | MIRABAL MARGARET G HONORABLE | Media | Ads | $17,325 |
| Largest all-time | 2010-08-20 | BACK TO BASICS PAC | Other / Unclassified | Full Page Ad | $15,745 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-01-11 | TEXANS FOR GREG ABBOTT | Software & Tech | Campaign subscription | $351 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-01-25 | TEXANS FOR DAN PATRICK | Software & Tech | Campaign News Subscription | $52 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-04-30 | TEXAS DEMOCRATIC PARTY | Software & Tech | News Subscription | $31 |
| Recent | 2025-12-29 | CHRISTIAN WALTER WAYNE HONORABLE WAYNE | Admin & Office | News subscrption | $39 |
| Recent | 2025-12-29 | HOWARD DONNA S HONORABLE | Software & Tech | Newspaper Subscription | $14 |