Lobbyists contribute to campaigns — it is a fact of life.
I’d rather someone in private industry push a candidate, than a massive union (say the number one money and muscle behind Democratic party elections — teachers unions — public sector unions) confiscating dues to push more government rules and regulations down on us — have their president give private companies to unions (Government Motors) or prevent private companies from moving to right to work states (Boeing).
Texas is business friendly. Go shout it from the roof tops.