Companies

94.3 MAGA

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille is an upscale American restaurant chain specializing in prime steaks, tableside carvings, and its signature seven-finger-high pork chop. Founded in 1979 as a meat market in Houston, it has expanded into a premier fine-dining destination with locations across several states.

Brands & Subsidiaries

Known brands and subsidiary aliases associated with this profile.

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Key Evidence

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Strongest Signal

Donations

Jun 15, 2020

Pro-MAGA
7 Weight Impact on the score.
98% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

CEO Chris Perry Donations to Republican National Committee

Chris Perry, CEO of Perry's Restaurants, has made significant financial contributions to the Republican National Committee (RNC) and the Trump Victory committee during the 2020 and 2024 election cycles.

Latest Development

Associations & Advocacy

Mar 05, 2026

Pro-MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Texas Restaurant Association Advocacy

Perry's Steakhouse is an active member of the Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) , which has lobbied for conservative fiscal policies and deregulation favored by the MAGA platform.

Strongest Pro-MAGA

Donations

Oct 20, 2022

Pro-MAGA
6 Weight Impact on the score.
98% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Support for Greg Abbott and Texas GOP

Records indicate that Chris Perry has contributed to Governor Greg Abbott , whose 'Operation Lone Star' and other policies are central to the MAGA-aligned border and state-rights agenda.

Evidence Distribution

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6 (100%)
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Not MAGA
0 (0%)

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Associations & Advocacy

Mar 05, 2026

Pro-MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Texas Restaurant Association Advocacy

Perry's Steakhouse is an active member of the Texas Restaurant Association (TRA), which has lobbied for conservative fiscal policies and deregulation favored by the MAGA platform.

Notes: The TRA often aligns with Republican leadership in Texas on labor and tax issues.

Agent rationale

While trade associations are standard, the TRA's specific alignment with Texas GOP priorities provides contextual support for the entity's political leanings.

Sources

  1. Texas Restaurant Association (Jan 10, 2024)

Donations

Sep 30, 2023

Pro-MAGA
6 Weight Impact on the score.
95% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Contributions to Ted Cruz for Senate

Leadership at Perry's Steakhouse has consistently supported Senator Ted Cruz, a prominent ally of the MAGA movement, through individual campaign contributions.

Notes: Donations are listed under 'Perry's Restaurants' as the employer.

Agent rationale

Support for Ted Cruz, particularly in recent cycles, aligns with the broader MAGA/conservative coalition in Texas.

Sources

  1. FEC.gov (Feb 15, 2024)

Donations

Oct 20, 2022

Pro-MAGA
6 Weight Impact on the score.
98% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Support for Greg Abbott and Texas GOP

Records indicate that Chris Perry has contributed to Governor Greg Abbott, whose 'Operation Lone Star' and other policies are central to the MAGA-aligned border and state-rights agenda.

Notes: State-level filings in Texas confirm these contributions.

Agent rationale

Abbott is a key figure in the MAGA movement's state-level execution; funding his campaigns signals alignment with those priorities.

Sources

  1. Texas Ethics Commission (Jan 01, 2023)

Donations

Jun 30, 2022

Pro-MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
95% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Donations to National Republican Congressional Committee

Chris Perry has contributed to the NRCC, supporting the Republican effort to maintain a majority in the House of Representatives.

Notes: FEC Individual Contribution Search.

Agent rationale

Consistent funding of the national GOP apparatus confirms a partisan alignment that supports the MAGA-led legislature.

Sources

  1. FEC.gov (Feb 15, 2024)

Donations

Jun 15, 2020

Pro-MAGA
7 Weight Impact on the score.
98% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

CEO Chris Perry Donations to Republican National Committee

Chris Perry, CEO of Perry's Restaurants, has made significant financial contributions to the Republican National Committee (RNC) and the Trump Victory committee during the 2020 and 2024 election cycles.

Notes: FEC records show multiple high-dollar contributions linked to the CEO of Perry's Restaurants.

Agent rationale

Direct financial support to the RNC and Trump-specific victory funds by the owner/CEO is a high-signal indicator of MAGA alignment.

Sources

  1. OpenSecrets (Jan 01, 2024)

Donations

Jan 01, 2020

Pro-MAGA
4 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Support for Conservative Judicial Candidates

Leadership has provided financial support to conservative judicial candidates in Texas who emphasize strict constitutional interpretation.

Notes: Based on Texas Ethics Commission filings for local and state judges.

Agent rationale

Judicial philosophy is a core pillar of the MAGA movement; supporting conservative judges aligns with these long-term goals.

Sources

  1. Texas Ethics Commission (Jan 01, 2021)