Overview
Poliscope ↗$1.20M
Raised this cycle
2025–26 · FEC
$0
Outside support
+ $9K in 24/48-hour notices
$0
Outside opposition
1%
Small-dollar share
40%
In-state share
5
Flags
Raised and spent are the FEC's official 2025–26 totals through Oct 14, 2026. Poliscope, which supplies the donor, PAC and sector breakdowns on this page, has not loaded the latest report yet and shows $1.01M raised through Jun 30, 2026, so those breakdowns cover an earlier period.
Brian Babin is a Republican Representative from TX (District 36). Babin's campaign has raised $1.0 million from 219 donors. Funding includes 1.1% from small-dollar donors (under $200) and 40.4% from in-state contributors. Top funding sources by employer include ANDREESSEN HOROWITZ, CLEARPATH, JOHN L WORTHAM & SON - RETIRED. Campaign committees include DR. BRIAN BABIN FOR CONGRESS.
Backed byProvisional
AIPAC
- AIPAC PAC gave $4,994 (2026)
The NRA
- NRA Political Victory Fund gave $1,000 (2026)
- NRA Political Victory Fund gave $2,000 (2024)
Industry moneyProvisional
Realtors PAC
- National Association of Realtors PAC gave $5,000 (2026)
- National Association of Realtors PAC gave $6,000 (2024)
Records
Traded stocks in office
- 19 STOCK Act trades disclosed
Accepted gifts or sponsored travel
- 1 gift or travel filing
Money
Poliscope ↗$1.20M
Total raised
FEC, through Oct 14, 2026
$234K
From individuals
$4K unitemized
$432K
From PACs
219
Donors
avg $783
24%
Large-donor share
$0
Self-funding
personal-funds loans made in 2025–26
By election cycle
- 2014 715 donors$1.12M
- 2016 704 donors$1.13M
- 2018 705 donors$1.18M
- 2020 796 donors$1.36M
- 2022 662 donors$1.05M
- 2024 396 donors$1.19M
- 2026 361 donors$1.01M
Contribution sizes
- <$200 35 gifts · 1%$2K
- $200-$499 77 gifts · 9%$20K
- $500-$999 84 gifts · 18%$42K
- $1,000-$2,899 74 gifts · 40%$93K
- $2,900+ 21 gifts · 31%$72K
Top donor sectorsProvisional
- ANDREESSEN HOROWITZ 6 gifts$21K
- CLEARPATH 2 gifts$7K
- JOHN L WORTHAM & SON - RETIRED 2 gifts$7K
- IBEW 2 gifts$7K
- CASSIDY ASSOCIATES 6 gifts$7K
- CORCORAN PARTNERS 2 gifts$5K
- STORMQUANT 2 gifts$5K
- YARDI SYSTEMS, INC. 2 gifts$5K
- AXIOM SPACE 5 gifts$4K
- CHIA 2 gifts$4K
- OCTAGOS HEALTH INC 1 gifts$4K
- SABINE NECHES NAVIGATION DISTRICT 1 gifts$3K
- UNIVERSAL COIN AND BULLION 1 gifts$3K
- BHCONSULTING, LLC 3 gifts$3K
- CLARK 3 gifts$3K
Top donor employersProvisional
Individual contributions grouped by the employer donors list on their filings.
- ANDREESSEN HOROWITZ 3 donors · 6 gifts$21K
- CLEARPATH 1 donors · 2 gifts$7K
- JOHN L WORTHAM & SON - RETIRED 1 donors · 2 gifts$7K
- IBEW 1 donors · 2 gifts$7K
- CASSIDY ASSOCIATES 1 donors · 6 gifts$7K
- CORCORAN PARTNERS 1 donors · 2 gifts$5K
- STORMQUANT 1 donors · 2 gifts$5K
- YARDI SYSTEMS, INC. 1 donors · 2 gifts$5K
- AXIOM SPACE 4 donors · 5 gifts$4K
- CHIA 1 donors · 2 gifts$4K
- OCTAGOS HEALTH INC 1 donors · 1 gifts$4K
- SABINE NECHES NAVIGATION DISTRICT 1 donors · 1 gifts$3K
- UNIVERSAL COIN AND BULLION 1 donors · 1 gifts$3K
- BHCONSULTING, LLC 1 donors · 3 gifts$3K
- CLARK 1 donors · 3 gifts$3K
Top contributorsProvisional
| Contributor | Type | State | Total | From PACs | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIXON, CHRISTOPHER MR. | individual | CA | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| FAISON, JAY W | individual | NC | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| FLOURNOY, CHARLES H. MR. | individual | TX | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| HOROWITZ, BENJAMIN MR. | individual | CA | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| ANDREESSEN, MARC MR. | individual | CA | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| SPENCE, MATTHEW | individual | DC | $6,600 | — | 2 |
| BRITTINGHAM, CHARLES | individual | VA | $6,500 | — | 6 |
| OZMEN, FATIH M. MRS. | individual | NV | $6,000 | — | 2 |
| GHAFFARIAN, KAM | individual | MD | $5,000 | — | 2 |
| BLAIR, ROBERT MATTHEW | individual | FL | $5,000 | — | 2 |
| ALLEN, ANDREW | individual | CA | $5,000 | — | 2 |
| ROSSI, EDWARD J. | individual | CA | $5,000 | — | 2 |
| GREGORIAN, ROUBEN | individual | VA | $3,800 | — | 2 |
| BANSAL, SHANTI | individual | TX | $3,500 | — | 1 |
| TIGUA INDIAN RESERVATION - YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO | individual | TX | $3,500 | — | 1 |
PAC contributors
| PAC | State | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | DC | $10,000 | 4 |
| AMERICAN CHEMISTRY COUNCIL PAC | DC | $10,000 | 2 |
| THE BOEING COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | VA | $10,000 | 7 |
| AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | IL | $10,000 | 4 |
| C00411116 | — | $10,000 | 2 |
| C00894717 | — | $10,000 | 3 |
| TEXAS FARM BUREAU AGFUND | TX | $9,600 | 4 |
| AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORTHODONTISTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | MO | $7,500 | 4 |
| CHENIERE ENERGY, INC. PAC | DC | $7,500 | 3 |
| DELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | DC | $6,000 | 2 |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION EMPLOYEES' POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | VA | $6,000 | 6 |
| VALERO ENERGY CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | TX | $5,000 | 1 |
| SPACE COAST LEADERSHIP PAC | FL | $5,000 | 2 |
| AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | IL | $5,000 | 2 |
| IN THE ARENA PAC | AR | $5,000 | 1 |
Where the money comes from
- TX 40% · home state$93K
- VA 13%$29K
- CA 11%$24K
- FL 8%$17K
- NV 6%$14K
- DC 4%$10K
- NC 4%$8K
- CO 2%$5K
- NY 2%$4K
- IL 2%$4K
- PA 1%$3K
- MD 78%$2K
How the campaign spends
FEC ↗DR. BRIAN BABIN FOR CONGRESS: $713K across 968 operating expenditures, Dec 23, 2024 to Jun 30, 2026. FEC Schedule B.
Top payees
| Payee | State | Purposes | Total | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHASE CARD SERVICES | NY | see below if itemized · credit card payment (see below if itemized) · bank fee | $169,093 | 38 |
| THE M GROUP | VA | fundraising consulting · fundraising expense | $141,438 | 15 |
| KEEL SYSTEMS LLC | TX | compliance services · software · shipping | $57,152 | 26 |
| UNITED AIRLINES | IL | airfare · internet service · refund of airfare | $36,845 | 116 |
| HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO | TX | fundraiser entertainment | $33,812 | 1 |
| LILLY & COMPANY | TX | fundraising consulting | $23,446 | 5 |
| CAPITOL HILL CLUB | DC | meeting and meal | $20,494 | 46 |
| ZIEGLER, LAUREN | DC | general campaign consulting · travel reimbursement | $18,146 | 19 |
| CALIBER CAMPAIGNS | VA | campaign consulting | $16,500 | 11 |
| THE CONGRESSIONAL INSTITUTE | VA | policy conference | $11,448 | 6 |
| AX MEDIA | MO | media | $11,000 | 1 |
| TASTE GOURMET | TX | catering | $10,367 | 2 |
By stated purpose
- fundraising consulting 17 payments$145K
- see below if itemized 19 payments$132K
- compliance services 20 payments$57K
- airfare 99 payments$49K
- credit card payment (see below if itemized) 18 payments$37K
- fundraiser entertainment 1 payments$34K
- meeting and meal 88 payments$32K
- general campaign consulting 60 payments$29K
- catering 14 payments$28K
- fundraising expense 3 payments$20K
- campaign consulting 11 payments$17K
- printing 3 payments$12K
Outside spending & dark money
FEC ↗Independent expenditures by super PACs and other groups, for and against.
No independent expenditures reported in this race yet.
Since the latest regular reports
Reported in 24/48-hour notices; may overlap periodic reports. Late spending is reported in 24- and 48-hour notices before it appears in a regular report; these amounts are shown separately and are not included in the totals above.
| Spender | Stance | In notices | Dated after |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRA VICTORY FUND, INC. C00741710 | Support | $9K 1 notice, latest Oct 14, 2026 | No processed regular report yet |
Voting record
Congress.gov ↗2,915 roll calls on record: 1,768 yea, 896 nay, 66 not voting.
1000 of 1000
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | 2403 Retire through Ownership Act | Yea | Passed 401–14 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 9497 Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 415–9 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 9340 Ratepayer Protection Act | Yea | Passed 417–3 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 213 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision". | Yea | Passed 214–208 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 10326 PROOF Act | Yea | Passed 217–207 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 9576 National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 352–72 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 5334 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 262–159 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 93 Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. | Nay | Passed 220–204 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 210 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision". | Yea | Passed 216–211 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 9500 Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | Yea | Passed 408–17 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 2140 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | Nay | Passed 343–79 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 4646 Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | Yea | Passed 424–0 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 8278 Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | Yea | Passed 417–7 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 2978 GUARD Act | Yea | Passed 414–7 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1530 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes. | Aye | Passed 214–211 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1530 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes. | Yea | Passed 214–208 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1486 Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. | Yea | Passed 232–147 | |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 3276 Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | Nay | Passed 345–60 | |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 4219 National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | Yea | Passed 371–33 | |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 4795 Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 237–169 | |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 1501 Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | Yea | Passed 218–201 | |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 1 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices. | Yea | Failed 212–206 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 1498 In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards. | Yea | Passed 413–2 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 9436 Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 219–196 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 9436 Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | Nay | Failed 202–212 |
Bills sponsored and cosponsored
Congress.gov ↗| Bill | Title | Role | Policy area | Latest action | Law? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10542 | To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to study and report on strategies to combat pasture mealybug and enhance the preparedness and response capabilities of the United States. | cosponsor | — | Sep 24, 2026 | — |
| 4986 | Parents Opt-in Protection Act | cosponsor | Education | Sep 24, 2026 | — |
| 1584 | Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people. | cosponsor | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | Sep 24, 2026 | — |
| 979 | AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 | cosponsor | Science, Technology, Communications | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 309 | National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act | cosponsor | Crime and Law Enforcement | Sep 15, 2026 | — |
| 8481 | Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026 | cosponsor | Crime and Law Enforcement | Sep 14, 2026 | — |
| 8781 | Title IX Clarification Act of 2026 | cosponsor | Education | Sep 8, 2026 | — |
| 10222 | No HUD Funding for Sanctuary Cities Act | cosponsor | Immigration | Sep 2, 2026 | — |
| 1481 | Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Kay Granger, a Representative from the State of Texas. | cosponsor | Congress | Aug 13, 2026 | — |
| 9827 | Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act of 2026 | cosponsor | Energy | Jul 22, 2026 | — |
| 6213 | Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025 | cosponsor | Labor and Employment | Jul 21, 2026 | — |
| 9719 | Federal Lands Lawful Carry Act | cosponsor | Crime and Law Enforcement | Jul 16, 2026 | — |
| 9743 | TRUTH in Coverage Act of 2026 | cosponsor | Health | Jul 16, 2026 | — |
| 1181 | Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act | cosponsor | Finance and Financial Sector | Jul 15, 2026 | — |
| 9693 | Patients First Act of 2026 | cosponsor | Health | Jul 15, 2026 | — |
Committees
FEC ↗Campaign committees
| Committee | ID | Type | Relationship | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR. BRIAN BABIN FOR CONGRESS | C00553859 | H / P | principal | $6.91M |
Terms in Congress
| end | fax | url | type | party | phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-01-03 | 202-226-0396 | http://babin.house.gov | rep | Republican | 202-225-1555 |
| 2019-01-03 | 202-226-0396 | https://babin.house.gov | rep | Republican | 202-225-1555 |
| 2021-01-03 | — | https://babin.house.gov | rep | Republican | 202-225-1555 |
| 2023-01-03 | — | https://babin.house.gov | rep | Republican | 202-225-1555 |
| 2025-01-03 | — | https://babin.house.gov | rep | Republican | 202-225-1555 |
| 2027-01-03 | — | https://babin.house.gov | rep | Republican | 202-225-1555 |
Stock trades
Filings ↗STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. Amounts are the ranges filers report.
| Traded | Asset | Type | Amount | Owner | Disclosed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 | WDS Woodside Energy Group Limited American Depositary Shares, each representing one Ordinary Share | sale_full | $1,001 - $15,000 | — | May 18, 2026 |
| May 5, 2026 | WPM Wheaton Precious Metals Corp Common Shares | s (partial) | $15,001 - $50,000 | — | May 18, 2026 |
| May 5, 2026 | WTSHF WESTSHORE TERM INVST CP | sale_full | $1,001 - $15,000 | — | May 18, 2026 |
| May 5, 2026 | SOUHY SOUTH32 LTD SPNS/ADR | sale_full | $1,001 - $15,000 | — | May 18, 2026 |
| May 5, 2026 | RRC Range Resources Corporation Common Stock | sale_full | $1,001 - $15,000 | — | May 18, 2026 |
| May 5, 2026 | IAG Iamgold Corporation Ordinary Shares | sale_full | $1,001 - $15,000 | — | May 18, 2026 |
| May 5, 2026 | HII Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. Common Stock | s (partial) | $15,001 - $50,000 | — | May 18, 2026 |
| May 5, 2026 | FIP FTAI Infrastructure Inc. - Common Stock | sale_full | $1,001 - $15,000 | — | May 18, 2026 |
| May 5, 2026 | FTAI FTAI Aviation Ltd. - Common Stock | s (partial) | $50,001 - $100,000 | — | May 18, 2026 |
| May 5, 2026 | ET Energy Transfer LP Common Units | s (partial) | $1,001 - $15,000 | — | May 18, 2026 |
| May 5, 2026 | ENB Enbridge Inc Common Stock | sale_full | $1,001 - $15,000 | — | May 18, 2026 |
| May 5, 2026 | CODI D/B/A Compass Diversified Holdings Shares of Beneficial Interest | sale_full | $1,001 - $15,000 | — | May 18, 2026 |
| Aug 2, 2022 | FIP FTAI Infrastructure Inc. | purchase | $1,001 - $15,000 | — | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Jun 27, 2022 | BHP BHP Group Limited American Depositary Shares | purchase | $15,001 - $50,000 | joint | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Jun 27, 2022 | BHP S O: UBS SEP IRA JT BHP Group Limited American Depositary Shares | purchase | $15,001 - $50,000 | — | Jun 9, 2023 |
Gifts & travel
Filings ↗| Year | Type | Source / sponsor | Description / destination | Value | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | travel | U.S. Israel Education Association | Israel (Apr 29, 2022 – May 8, 2022) | — | PDF ↗ |
Lobbying ties
Poliscope ↗Does not appear as a registered lobbyist in LDA filings.
Top donor industries: ANDREESSEN HOROWITZ, CLEARPATH, JOHN L WORTHAM & SON - RETIRED, IBEW, CASSIDY ASSOCIATES. See money.
Financial disclosures
Poliscope ↗Executive-branch (OGE 278e) disclosures, which apply to candidates who served as federal appointees.
No records in Poliscope for this section.
Past races
FEC ↗| Cycle | Office | State | District | FEC ID | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | House | TX | 36 | H6TX02079 | $1.01M |
| 2024 | House | TX | 36 | H6TX02079 | $1.19M |
| 2022 | House | TX | 36 | H6TX02079 | $1.05M |
| 2020 | House | TX | 36 | H6TX02079 | $1.36M |
| 2018 | House | TX | 36 | H6TX02079 | $1.18M |
| 2016 | House | TX | 36 | H6TX02079 | $1.13M |
| 2014 | House | TX | 36 | H6TX02079 | $1.12M |
| 1998 | House | TX | 02 | H6TX02079 | $0 |
Source: Poliscope (poliscope.org), compiled from FEC, Congress.gov, LDA, SEC, OGE and congressional gift and travel records. Snapshot Oct 25, 2026. Flags are definitions of this site, listed on the hot buttons page; each is checked with documented rules against the filings above.