TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, THE

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Lobbying Spend

$14.8M

Filings

149

Firms Hired

Active Period

2008–2026

Lobbying Spend by Year

Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Spend	Filings	Firms
2026	$520,000	6	2
2025	$630,000	11	3
2024	$650,000	12	3
2023	$700,000	12	3
2022	$970,000	13	3
2021	$710,000	11	3
2020	$860,000	9	2
2019	$630,000	9	2
2018	$1,094,000	11	2
2017	$575,000	10	2
2016	$645,000	5	1
2015	$1,020,000	5	1
2014	$780,000	4	1
2013	$1,450,000	5	1
2012	$1,565,000	4	1
2011	$840,000	5	1
2010	$310,000	4	1
2009	$500,000	5	1
2008	$400,000	8	1

Hired Firms

Lobbying firms retained by this client; amounts are client-reported expenses when available

Firm Name	Reported Spend	Filings
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, THE	$14,849,000	91
KENT CAPERTON CONSULTING	—	37
SCHERTZ STRATEGIES, LLC	—	21

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	141
SENATE	136
Agriculture, Dept of (USDA)	78
Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)	27
Transportation, Dept of (DOT)	25
Interior, Dept of (DOI)	24
Office of Management & Budget (OMB)	22
Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS)	20
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)	18
Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP)	15
Natl Science Foundation (NSF)	14
Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers)	13
Education, Dept of	13
State, Dept of (DOS)	13
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)	12
Labor, Dept of (DOL)	10
Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)	10
Commerce, Dept of (DOC)	5
Defense, Dept of (DOD)	5
Energy, Dept of	5

Top Issues

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Education	Education	121
Homeland Security	Homeland Security	111
Budget/Appropriations	Budget/Appropriations	102
Agriculture	Agriculture	97
Science/Technology	Science/Technology	69
Veterans	Veterans	66
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries	Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries	66
Transportation	Transportation	65
Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs	Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs	58
Natural Resources	Natural Resources	52
Defense	Defense	44
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	38
Aviation/Airlines/Airports	Aviation/Airlines/Airports	28
Sports/Athletics	Sports/Athletics	23
Copyright/Patent/Trademark	Copyright/Patent/Trademark	11
Energy/Nuclear	Energy/Nuclear	8
Health Issues	Health Issues	6
Disaster Planning/Emergencies	Disaster Planning/Emergencies	6
Immigration	Immigration	5
Economics/Economic Development	Economics/Economic Development	4

Bills Explicitly Cited (25)

Bill numbers found in source-reported LDA specific issue text; broad topic matches are excluded

H.R. 10545118th Congress

American Relief Act, 2025

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: SCHERTZ STRATEGIES, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Research, Education, and Extension Service programs and funding. HR 10545, American Relief Act, regarding agriculture. H.R. 1, One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act, regarding Agriculture, Research, Education, Extension, and the Farm Bill. FY2027 Agriculture Appropriations, regarding agriculture, research, education, and extension. FY 2027 Budget process regarding agriculture. H.R.8646, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027

Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000

Matched citations: HR 10545

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: SCHERTZ STRATEGIES, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Research, Education, and Extension Service programs and funding. HR 10545, American Relief Act, regarding agriculture. H.R. 1, One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act, regarding Agriculture, Research, Education, Extension, and the Farm Bill. FY2027 Agriculture Appropriations, regarding agriculture, research, education, and extension. FY 2027 Budget process regarding agriculture. H.R.8646, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027

Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000

Matched citations: H.R. 1

H.R. 7567119th Congress

Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: SCHERTZ STRATEGIES, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues and legislation regarding the development of the Farm Bill. Research, Education, and Extension Service programs and funding. HR 7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026, regarding agriculture, research, education, and extension. S. 5526, Agricultural Act of 2026, regarding agriculture, regarding agriculture, research, education, and extension.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000

Matched citations: HR 7567

H.R. 8646119th Congress

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: SCHERTZ STRATEGIES, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Research, Education, and Extension Service programs and funding. HR 10545, American Relief Act, regarding agriculture. H.R. 1, One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act, regarding Agriculture, Research, Education, Extension, and the Farm Bill. FY2027 Agriculture Appropriations, regarding agriculture, research, education, and extension. FY 2027 Budget process regarding agriculture. H.R.8646, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027

Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000

Matched citations: H.R.8646

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S. 5526119th Congress

Agricultural Act of 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: SCHERTZ STRATEGIES, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues and legislation regarding the development of the Farm Bill. Research, Education, and Extension Service programs and funding. HR 7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026, regarding agriculture, research, education, and extension. S. 5526, Agricultural Act of 2026, regarding agriculture, regarding agriculture, research, education, and extension.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000

Matched citations: S. 5526

H.R. 10545118th Congress

American Relief Act, 2025

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: SCHERTZ STRATEGIES, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Research, Education, and Extension Service programs and funding. HR 10545, American Relief Act, regarding agriculture. H.R. 1, One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act, regarding Agriculture, Research, Education, Extension, and the Farm Bill. FY2027 Agriculture Appropriations, regarding agriculture, research, education, and extension. FY 2027 Budget process regarding agriculture. H.R.8646, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027

Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000

Matched citations: HR 10545

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: SCHERTZ STRATEGIES, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Research, Education, and Extension Service programs and funding. HR 10545, American Relief Act, regarding agriculture. H.R. 1, One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act, regarding Agriculture, Research, Education, Extension, and the Farm Bill. FY2027 Agriculture Appropriations, regarding agriculture, research, education, and extension. FY 2027 Budget process regarding agriculture. H.R.8646, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027

Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000

Matched citations: H.R. 1

H.R. 7567119th Congress

Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: SCHERTZ STRATEGIES, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues and legislation regarding the development of the Farm Bill. Research, Education, and Extension Service programs and funding. HR 7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026, regarding agriculture, research, education, and extension.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000

Matched citations: HR 7567

H.R. 8646119th Congress

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: SCHERTZ STRATEGIES, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Research, Education, and Extension Service programs and funding. HR 10545, American Relief Act, regarding agriculture. H.R. 1, One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act, regarding Agriculture, Research, Education, Extension, and the Farm Bill. FY2027 Agriculture Appropriations, regarding agriculture, research, education, and extension. FY 2027 Budget process regarding agriculture. H.R.8646, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027

Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000

Matched citations: H.R.8646

H.R. 10545118th Congress

American Relief Act, 2025

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: SCHERTZ STRATEGIES, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Research, Education, and Extension Service programs and funding. HR 10545, American Relief Act, regarding agriculture. H.R. 1, One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act, regarding Agriculture, Research, Education, Extension, and the Farm Bill. FY2027 Agriculture Appropriations, regarding agriculture, research, education, and extension. FY 2027 Budget process regarding agriculture.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000

Matched citations: HR 10545

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: SCHERTZ STRATEGIES, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Research, Education, and Extension Service programs and funding. HR 10545, American Relief Act, regarding agriculture. H.R. 1, One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act, regarding Agriculture, Research, Education, Extension, and the Farm Bill. FY2027 Agriculture Appropriations, regarding agriculture, research, education, and extension. FY 2027 Budget process regarding agriculture.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000

Matched citations: H.R. 1

H.R. 7567119th Congress

Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: SCHERTZ STRATEGIES, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues and legislation regarding the development of the Farm Bill. Research, Education, and Extension Service programs and funding. HR 7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026, regarding agriculture, research, education, and extension.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000

Matched citations: HR 7567

HCONRES 14119th Congress

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SCHERTZ STRATEGIES, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Research, Education, and Extension Service programs and funding. H.R. 4121, S. 2256, FY 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. HR 10545, American Relief Act, regarding agriculture. H.R. 5371, FY2026 Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Leg. Branch, MCVA and Extensions Act H. Con. Res. 14, FY 2025 Concurrent Budget Resolution. H.R. 1, One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act, regarding Agriculture, Research, Education, Extension, and the 2025 Farm Bill.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000

Matched citations: H. Con. Res. 14

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SCHERTZ STRATEGIES, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Research, Education, and Extension Service programs and funding. H.R. 4121, S. 2256, FY 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. HR 10545, American Relief Act, regarding agriculture. H.R. 5371, FY2026 Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Leg. Branch, MCVA and Extensions Act H. Con. Res. 14, FY 2025 Concurrent Budget Resolution. H.R. 1, One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act, regarding Agriculture, Research, Education, Extension, and the 2025 Farm Bill.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000

Matched citations: H.R. 1

H.R. 10545119th Congress

Freedom from Intimidation in Elections Act

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SCHERTZ STRATEGIES, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Research, Education, and Extension Service programs and funding. H.R. 4121, S. 2256, FY 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. HR 10545, American Relief Act, regarding agriculture. H.R. 5371, FY2026 Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Leg. Branch, MCVA and Extensions Act H. Con. Res. 14, FY 2025 Concurrent Budget Resolution. H.R. 1, One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act, regarding Agriculture, Research, Education, Extension, and the 2025 Farm Bill.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000

Matched citations: HR 10545

H.R. 4121119th Congress

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SCHERTZ STRATEGIES, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Research, Education, and Extension Service programs and funding. H.R. 4121, S. 2256, FY 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. HR 10545, American Relief Act, regarding agriculture. H.R. 5371, FY2026 Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Leg. Branch, MCVA and Extensions Act H. Con. Res. 14, FY 2025 Concurrent Budget Resolution. H.R. 1, One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act, regarding Agriculture, Research, Education, Extension, and the 2025 Farm Bill.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000

Matched citations: H.R. 4121

H.R. 5371119th Congress

Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SCHERTZ STRATEGIES, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Research, Education, and Extension Service programs and funding. H.R. 4121, S. 2256, FY 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. HR 10545, American Relief Act, regarding agriculture. H.R. 5371, FY2026 Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Leg. Branch, MCVA and Extensions Act H. Con. Res. 14, FY 2025 Concurrent Budget Resolution. H.R. 1, One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act, regarding Agriculture, Research, Education, Extension, and the 2025 Farm Bill.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000

Matched citations: H.R. 5371

S. 2256119th Congress

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SCHERTZ STRATEGIES, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Research, Education, and Extension Service programs and funding. H.R. 4121, S. 2256, FY 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. HR 10545, American Relief Act, regarding agriculture. H.R. 5371, FY2026 Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Leg. Branch, MCVA and Extensions Act H. Con. Res. 14, FY 2025 Concurrent Budget Resolution. H.R. 1, One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act, regarding Agriculture, Research, Education, Extension, and the 2025 Farm Bill.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000

Matched citations: S. 2256

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2025 · third_quarter · Firm: TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, THE

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Higher Education Student Financial Aid H.R. 1, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2025 · third_quarter · Firm: TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, THE

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Transportation Research Infrastructure Surface Transportation Reauthorization Advanced Air Mobility H.R. 1, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2025 · third_quarter · Firm: TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, THE

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Cited source text and reported amounts

FY 2026 appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, and FDA FY 2026 appropriations for Commerce, Justice, Science and related agencies FY 2026 appropriations for Department of Defense FY 2026 appropriations for Energy and Water Development and related agencies FY 2026 appropriations for Homeland Security FY 2026 appropriations for Interior and Environment agencies FY 2026 appropriations for Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies FY 2026 appropriations for Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies FY 2026 appropriations for National Security, Department of State, and related programs FY2026 appropriations for Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related Agencies Research Indirect Costs H.R. 1, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2025 · third_quarter · Firm: TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, THE

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Research, Education, and Extension Service programs and funding Issues and bills regarding the development of the Farm Bill. H.R. 1, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1

HCONRES 14119th Congress

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.

2025 · third_quarter · Firm: SCHERTZ STRATEGIES, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Research, Education, and Extension Service programs and funding. H.R. 4121, S. 2256, FY 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. HR 10545, American Relief Act, regarding agriculture. FY 2025 Budget process regarding agriculture. H. Con. Res. 14, FY 2025 Concurrent Budget Resolution. H.R. 1, One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act, regarding Agriculture, Research, Education, Extension, and the 2025 Farm Bill.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000

Matched citations: H. Con. Res. 14

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2025 · third_quarter · Firm: SCHERTZ STRATEGIES, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Research, Education, and Extension Service programs and funding. H.R. 4121, S. 2256, FY 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. HR 10545, American Relief Act, regarding agriculture. FY 2025 Budget process regarding agriculture. H. Con. Res. 14, FY 2025 Concurrent Budget Resolution. H.R. 1, One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act, regarding Agriculture, Research, Education, Extension, and the 2025 Farm Bill.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000

Matched citations: H.R. 1

H.R. 10545119th Congress

Freedom from Intimidation in Elections Act

2025 · third_quarter · Firm: SCHERTZ STRATEGIES, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Research, Education, and Extension Service programs and funding. H.R. 4121, S. 2256, FY 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. HR 10545, American Relief Act, regarding agriculture. FY 2025 Budget process regarding agriculture. H. Con. Res. 14, FY 2025 Concurrent Budget Resolution. H.R. 1, One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act, regarding Agriculture, Research, Education, Extension, and the 2025 Farm Bill.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000

Matched citations: HR 10545

Source: Senate LDA

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