FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Records show that a Texas ZIP code that is home to a bevy of law firms and energy companies is the leading source of political contributions this year.
The Center for Responsive Politics said the 76102 ZIP code in Fort Worth sent in nearly $250,000 for federal office candidates during the current election cycle, the most of any ZIP code in the United States.
Fort Worth topped other Texas energy meccas such as downtown Houston and Midland, according to the organization.
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram said Saturday concerns about future regulation of the natural gas industry in Texas appear to have driven the donations from 76102.
"They are putting their money behind the current lightly regulated regime," said Cal Jillson, a political science professor at Southern Methodist University. "They don't want to see the regulations tightened up."
The bulk of the donations went to Republican candidates, according to the analysis.
