KEEL SYSTEMS LLC
KEEL SYSTEMS LLC is a legal & compliance vendor. In the 2025-2026 cycle KEEL SYSTEMS LLC was paid $3.04M across 48 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 → May 4, 2026
- spans 26.3 years
- Disbursements ALL TIME
- 2,156
- Schedule B rows
- Client committees ALL TIME
- 48
- 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.
No buyer activity in this window.
Top buyers last 3 months · top 4
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| BABIN, BRIAN TX · House REP |
$2,902 | 2 |
| ASSOCIATED REPUBLICANS OF TEXAS CAMPAIGN FUND 00015555 |
$1,793 | 2 |
| BABIN VICTORY FUND C00825786 |
$1,500 | 1 |
| BUILDING RENEWAL IN AMERICA NOW PAC C00589994 |
$250 | 1 |
Top buyers last 6 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| BABIN, BRIAN TX · House REP |
$11,716 | 6 |
| CRADDICK CHRISTI L HONORABLE 00030098 |
$10,083 | 2 |
| ASSOCIATED REPUBLICANS OF TEXAS CAMPAIGN FUND 00015555 |
$7,593 | 5 |
| TEXANS FOR GREG ABBOTT 00051153 |
$5,165 | 2 |
| BURROWS DUSTIN R HONORABLE 00070273 |
$5,000 | 1 |
| BABIN VICTORY FUND C00825786 |
$4,500 | 3 |
| GONZALES, ERNEST ANTHONY TONY II TX · House REP |
$1,450 | 1 |
| CRADDICK TOM HONORABLE 00020051 |
$1,042 | 1 |
| BRADY, KEVIN TX · House REP |
$1,021 | 1 |
| BUILDING RENEWAL IN AMERICA NOW PAC C00589994 |
$750 | 3 |
Top buyers last 12 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| CRADDICK CHRISTI L HONORABLE 00030098 |
$36,816 | 7 |
| BABIN, BRIAN TX · House REP |
$28,816 | 12 |
| TEXANS FOR GREG ABBOTT 00051153 |
$23,820 | 8 |
| ASSOCIATED REPUBLICANS OF TEXAS CAMPAIGN FUND 00015555 |
$15,504 | 11 |
| BABIN VICTORY FUND C00825786 |
$13,500 | 9 |
| GONZALES, ERNEST ANTHONY TONY II TX · House REP |
$11,663 | 7 |
| CRADDICK TOM HONORABLE 00020051 |
$6,252 | 6 |
| BRADY, KEVIN TX · House REP |
$5,153 | 6 |
| BURROWS DUSTIN R HONORABLE 00070273 |
$5,000 | 1 |
| FIELD SCOTT K HONORABLE 00065318 |
$3,500 | 5 |
Top buyers last 18 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| CRADDICK CHRISTI L HONORABLE 00030098 |
$70,105 | 14 |
| BABIN, BRIAN TX · House REP |
$48,602 | 23 |
| TEXANS FOR GREG ABBOTT 00051153 |
$30,968 | 11 |
| ASSOCIATED REPUBLICANS OF TEXAS CAMPAIGN FUND 00015555 |
$22,977 | 17 |
| BABIN VICTORY FUND C00825786 |
$22,500 | 15 |
| GONZALES, ERNEST ANTHONY TONY II TX · House REP |
$21,936 | 13 |
| CRADDICK TOM HONORABLE 00020051 |
$12,249 | 12 |
| BRADY, KEVIN TX · House REP |
$11,280 | 13 |
| BURROWS DUSTIN R HONORABLE 00070273 |
$5,000 | 1 |
| BUILDING RENEWAL IN AMERICA NOW PAC C00589994 |
$3,951 | 16 |
Top buyers last 24 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| CRADDICK CHRISTI L HONORABLE 00030098 |
$90,311 | 19 |
| BABIN, BRIAN TX · House REP |
$63,045 | 31 |
| TEXANS FOR GREG ABBOTT 00051153 |
$43,843 | 17 |
| BABIN VICTORY FUND C00825786 |
$31,500 | 21 |
| ASSOCIATED REPUBLICANS OF TEXAS CAMPAIGN FUND 00015555 |
$29,076 | 23 |
| GONZALES, ERNEST ANTHONY TONY II TX · House REP |
$24,185 | 15 |
| BRADY, KEVIN TX · House REP |
$17,403 | 19 |
| CRADDICK TOM HONORABLE 00020051 |
$16,970 | 18 |
| BUILDING RENEWAL IN AMERICA NOW PAC C00589994 |
$5,601 | 23 |
| BURROWS DUSTIN R HONORABLE 00070273 |
$5,000 | 1 |
By party
Revenue by party
| Party | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | $0 | 0.00% |
| Republican | $700,289 | 23.03% |
| Non-partisan | $2,340,935 | 76.97% |
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 | $21K | 19 | CRADDICK CHRISTI L HONORABLE 51% | Software & Tech 97% | $21K | — |
| 2017 | Q1 | 2018 | $16K | 10 | MCCAUL, MICHAEL 42% | Legal & Compliance 88% | $16K | — |
| 2017 | Q2 | 2016 | $21K | 15 | CRADDICK CHRISTI L HONORABLE 51% | Software & Tech 100% | $41K | — |
| 2017 | Q2 | 2018 | $20K | 13 | MCCAUL, MICHAEL 34% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $36K | — |
| 2017 | Q3 | 2016 | $17K | 15 | CRADDICK CHRISTI L HONORABLE 63% | Software & Tech 100% | $58K | — |
| 2017 | Q3 | 2018 | $28K | 17 | C00437913 24% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $64K | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2016 | $18K | 17 | CRADDICK CHRISTI L HONORABLE 58% | Software & Tech 100% | $76K | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2018 | $46K | 26 | C00531285 20% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $111K | — |
| 2018 | Q1 | 2018 | $84K | 53 | CRADDICK CHRISTI L HONORABLE 13% | Legal & Compliance 71% | $195K | — |
| 2018 | Q2 | 2018 | $74K | 50 | CRADDICK CHRISTI L HONORABLE 14% | Legal & Compliance 73% | $269K | — |
| 2018 | Q3 | 2018 | $70K | 46 | CRADDICK CHRISTI L HONORABLE 15% | Legal & Compliance 65% | $339K | — |
| 2018 | Q4 | 2018 | $57K | 40 | CRADDICK CHRISTI L HONORABLE 19% | Legal & Compliance 67% | $396K | — |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2018 | $23K | 18 | CRADDICK CHRISTI L HONORABLE 46% | Software & Tech 95% | $419K | +12% |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2020 | $40K | 24 | BRADY, KEVIN 30% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $40K | +150% |
| 2019 | Q2 | 2018 | $23K | 21 | CRADDICK CHRISTI L HONORABLE 46% | Software & Tech 90% | $442K | +11% |
| 2019 | Q2 | 2020 | $38K | 25 | BRADY, KEVIN 30% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $78K | +88% |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2018 | $27K | 25 | CRADDICK CHRISTI L HONORABLE 43% | Software & Tech 94% | $469K | +64% |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2020 | $41K | 24 | BRADY, KEVIN 28% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $119K | +44% |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2018 | $24K | 22 | CRADDICK CHRISTI L HONORABLE 45% | Software & Tech 95% | $493K | +29% |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2020 | $38K | 25 | BRADY, KEVIN 30% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $157K | -19% |
| 2020 | Q1 | 2020 | $65K | 50 | BRADY, KEVIN 19% | Legal & Compliance 62% | $222K | -22% |
| 2020 | Q2 | 2020 | $68K | 50 | BRADY, KEVIN 19% | Legal & Compliance 60% | $290K | -8% |
| 2020 | Q3 | 2020 | $72K | 48 | BRADY, KEVIN 18% | Legal & Compliance 59% | $362K | +3% |
| 2020 | Q4 | 2020 | $67K | 48 | BRADY, KEVIN 19% | Legal & Compliance 65% | $429K | +17% |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2020 | $25K | 24 | CRADDICK CHRISTI L HONORABLE 42% | Software & Tech 94% | $455K | +9% |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2022 | $37K | 21 | BRADY, KEVIN 35% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $37K | -8% |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2020 | $47K | 24 | TEXANS FOR GREG ABBOTT 48% | Software & Tech 90% | $501K | +102% |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2022 | $26K | 11 | BRADY, KEVIN 49% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $63K | -30% |
| 2021 | Q3 | 2020 | $23K | 21 | CRADDICK CHRISTI L HONORABLE 46% | Software & Tech 100% | $524K | -15% |
| 2021 | Q3 | 2022 | $18K | 8 | BRADY, KEVIN 66% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $82K | -55% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2020 | $33K | 25 | TEXANS FOR GREG ABBOTT 33% | Software & Tech 87% | $558K | +41% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2022 | $16K | 8 | BRADY, KEVIN 60% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $98K | -56% |
| 2022 | Q1 | 2022 | $54K | 31 | TEXANS FOR GREG ABBOTT 22% | Software & Tech 55% | $152K | -17% |
| 2022 | Q2 | 2022 | $52K | 31 | CRADDICK CHRISTI L HONORABLE 21% | Software & Tech 66% | $204K | -24% |
| 2022 | Q3 | 2022 | $51K | 31 | CRADDICK CHRISTI L HONORABLE 21% | Software & Tech 61% | $255K | -29% |
| 2022 | Q4 | 2022 | $50K | 39 | CRADDICK CHRISTI L HONORABLE 22% | Legal & Compliance 52% | $305K | -26% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2022 | $47K | 25 | TEXANS FOR GREG ABBOTT 45% | Software & Tech 91% | $352K | +86% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2024 | $25K | 13 | BRADY, KEVIN 40% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $25K | -33% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2022 | $35K | 22 | CRADDICK CHRISTI L HONORABLE 34% | Software & Tech 94% | $387K | -24% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2024 | $21K | 12 | BRADY, KEVIN 41% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $46K | -19% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2022 | $34K | 18 | CRADDICK CHRISTI L HONORABLE 36% | Software & Tech 90% | $421K | +47% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2024 | $19K | 12 | BABIN, BRIAN 37% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $65K | +6% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2022 | $35K | 19 | CRADDICK CHRISTI L HONORABLE 35% | Software & Tech 95% | $456K | +4% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2024 | $19K | 13 | BABIN, BRIAN 38% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $85K | +18% |
| 2024 | Q1 | 2024 | $52K | 35 | CRADDICK CHRISTI L HONORABLE 23% | Legal & Compliance 52% | $137K | -4% |
| 2024 | Q2 | 2024 | $50K | 30 | CRADDICK CHRISTI L HONORABLE 24% | Software & Tech 60% | $186K | -4% |
| 2024 | Q3 | 2024 | $42K | 27 | CRADDICK CHRISTI L HONORABLE 29% | Software & Tech 53% | $229K | -17% |
| 2024 | Q4 | 2024 | $37K | 31 | CRADDICK CHRISTI L HONORABLE 22% | Software & Tech 53% | $266K | -25% |
| 2025 | Q1 | 2024 | $27K | 12 | CRADDICK CHRISTI L HONORABLE 49% | Software & Tech 82% | $293K | -43% |
| 2025 | Q1 | 2026 | $26K | 19 | BABIN, BRIAN 43% | Legal & Compliance 75% | $26K | +5% |
| 2025 | Q2 | 2024 | $29K | 11 | CRADDICK CHRISTI L HONORABLE 71% | Software & Tech 91% | $322K | -19% |
| 2025 | Q2 | 2026 | $21K | 17 | BABIN, BRIAN 42% | Legal & Compliance 82% | $47K | -3% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2024 | $31K | 15 | CRADDICK CHRISTI L HONORABLE 37% | Software & Tech 74% | $353K | -9% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2026 | $24K | 16 | BABIN, BRIAN 36% | Legal & Compliance 75% | $70K | +23% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2024 | $40K | 19 | CRADDICK CHRISTI L HONORABLE 38% | Software & Tech 73% | $393K | +15% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2026 | $18K | 14 | BABIN, BRIAN 46% | Legal & Compliance 75% | $89K | -5% |
| 2026 | Q1 | 2026 | $40K | 21 | BABIN, BRIAN 29% | Legal & Compliance 58% | $129K | -22% |
| 2026 | Q2 | 2026 | $2K | 2 | ASSOCIATED REPUBLICANS OF T… 100% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $131K | -96% |
Revenue by service category
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| Category | Total spend | Txns | Avg check | % of total | Top buyer · share | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software & Tech | $1,531,729 | 1,120 | $1K | 50.4% | CRADDICK CHRISTI L HONORABLE 38% | 4mo ago |
| Legal & Compliance | $1,232,839 | 850 | $1K | 40.5% | BRADY, KEVIN 24% | 6w ago |
| Strategy & Research | $205,104 | 91 | $2K | 6.7% | FRIENDS OF CAROLE KEETON ST… 65% | 5mo ago |
| Other / Unclassified | $37,036 | 53 | $699 | 1.2% | DAVID DEWHURST COMMITTEE DI… 85% | 3y ago |
| Admin & Office | $31,374 | 32 | $980 | 1.0% | CRADDICK TOM HONORABLE 90% | 7mo ago |
| Fundraising | $2,944 | 6 | $491 | 0.1% | FIELD SCOTT K HONORABLE 100% | 6mo ago |
| Print & Mail | $126 | 2 | $63 | 0.0% | BABIN, BRIAN 100% | 3mo ago |
| Contributions & Transfers | $49 | 1 | $49 | 0.0% | BRADY, KEVIN 100% | 7mo ago |
| Travel & Events | $23 | 1 | $23 | 0.0% | CRADDICK TOM HONORABLE 100% | 17y 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRADDICK CHRISTI L HONORABLE | 9 | $590,035 | 169 | 2011-10-01 | 2026-02-02 |
| TEXANS FOR GREG ABBOTT | 13 | $313,967 | 155 | 2002-03-08 | 2026-02-02 |
| BRADY, KEVIN | 5 | $290,262 | 108 | 2017-09-06 | 2026-01-01 |
| BABIN, BRIAN | 5 | $264,066 | 131 | 2017-01-13 | 2026-03-17 |
| FRIENDS OF CAROLE KEETON STRAYHORN DISSOLVED | 5 | $255,200 | 102 | 2000-01-03 | 2008-12-31 |
| CRADDICK TOM HONORABLE | 11 | $234,728 | 255 | 2004-05-12 | 2025-12-29 |
| MCCAUL, MICHAEL | 3 | $121,776 | 53 | 2017-01-09 | 2021-04-02 |
| ASSOCIATED REPUBLICANS OF TEXAS CAMPAIGN FUND | 7 | $109,209 | 141 | 2014-09-11 | 2026-05-04 |
| KEEL TERRENCE M MR TERRY | 7 | $91,631 | 107 | 2000-02-01 | 2012-05-01 |
| C00437913 | 3 | $81,952 | 47 | 2017-05-03 | 2021-03-17 |
| SELIGER KELTON G HONORABLE | 8 | $74,670 | 176 | 2008-01-16 | 2023-03-01 |
| C00531285 | 3 | $69,803 | 43 | 2017-09-06 | 2021-05-02 |
| ALLISON STEPHEN P HONORABLE STEVE | 5 | $63,754 | 80 | 2017-12-09 | 2025-01-01 |
| BABIN VICTORY FUND | 3 | $62,250 | 42 | 2022-10-30 | 2026-03-17 |
| STARS OVER TEXAS PAC | 4 | $53,173 | 40 | 2004-11-30 | 2010-12-06 |
| TEAM MCCAUL TEXAS VICTORY | 3 | $51,381 | 43 | 2017-02-04 | 2021-04-02 |
| DAVID DEWHURST COMMITTEE DISSOLVED | 5 | $34,360 | 47 | 2002-09-11 | 2011-06-01 |
| PRICE IV WALTER T HONORABLE FOUR | 4 | $27,073 | 65 | 2019-08-02 | 2024-12-28 |
| TEXAS REPUBLICANS UNITED POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (TRU PAC) | 3 | $22,708 | 47 | 2017-02-01 | 2021-03-15 |
| TEXANS FOR KELLY HANCOCK SPAC | 3 | $22,620 | 44 | 2019-05-05 | 2023-09-05 |
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 | $2,828,382 | 93.0% | 40 | |
| Unknown | $212,843 | 7.0% | 8 |
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 | 2021-05-03 | TEXANS FOR GREG ABBOTT | Software & Tech | Campaign database services | $18,983 |
| Largest all-time | 2023-03-23 | TEXANS FOR GREG ABBOTT | Software & Tech | Campaign database services | $16,000 |
| Largest all-time | 2003-01-17 | KEEL TERRENCE M MR TERRY | Strategy & Research | Political consulting | $12,500 |
| Largest all-time | 2001-07-31 | KEEL TERRENCE M MR TERRY | Software & Tech | Software and political consulting | $8,700 |
| Largest all-time | 2022-05-25 | PHELAN MATTHEW M HONORABLE DADE | Software & Tech | Campaign finance database | $8,303 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-01-27 | CRADDICK CHRISTI L HONORABLE | Software & Tech | Compliance software and services | $5,041 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-02-02 | CRADDICK CHRISTI L HONORABLE | Software & Tech | Compliance software and services | $5,041 |
| Largest this cycle | 2025-01-09 | GONZALES, ERNEST ANTHONY TONY II | Software & Tech | WEB SVC/SUBSCRIPTION | $4,108 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-03-03 | ASSOCIATED REPUBLICANS OF TEXAS CAMPAIGN FUND | Legal & Compliance | Compliance Accounting Expense | $3,850 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-01-13 | BABIN, BRIAN | Legal & Compliance | COMPLIANCE SERVICES | $2,967 |
| Recent | 2026-03-17 | BABIN VICTORY FUND | Legal & Compliance | COMPLIANCE SERVICES | $1,500 |
| Recent | 2026-05-04 | ASSOCIATED REPUBLICANS OF TEXAS CAMPAIGN FUND | Legal & Compliance | Compliance Accounting Expense | $912 |
| Recent | 2026-04-02 | ASSOCIATED REPUBLICANS OF TEXAS CAMPAIGN FUND | Legal & Compliance | Compliance Accounting Expense | $881 |
| Recent | 2026-03-17 | BUILDING RENEWAL IN AMERICA NOW PAC | Legal & Compliance | COMPLIANCE SERVICES | $250 |
| Recent | 2026-03-17 | BABIN, BRIAN | Print & Mail | SHIPPING | $52 |