A new solutions paper outlines steps the legislature can take to ensure taxes do not go toward killing citizen-priority legislation.
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
Dade Phelan’s New Chief of Staff is a Democrat Donor
Toomey has given thousands of dollars since 2015 to liberal Democrat lawmakers.
School Administrators Association Awards Scandal-Ridden District
Klein ISD has faced criticism for their handling of four teachers arrested for child sex crimes.
Another Democrat Chair Faces GOP Demands for Interim Studies on Lobbying, Illegal Immigration, and Taxes
The issue is in the hands of Dade Phelan’s appointed Democrat chair.
Texas Public Policy Foundation Announces Legislative Priorities for 2025
The priorities include school choice, border security, and public safety.
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban Died in the Texas House—Will Abbott Revive It?
Advocates are calling for it to be added to the special session agenda.
Legislation Banning Taxpayer-funded Lobbying Languishes in Texas House
A top lawmaker in the Texas House is sitting on measures that would ban the practice.
Texas Senate Votes to Ban Taxpayer-funded Lobbying
“The concept is really simple: Don’t use the taxpayers’ money to lobby against taxpayers.”
Citizens Testify for Taxpayer-funded Lobbying Ban in Texas Senate
“Taxpayers are having to subsidize speech they don’t agree with.”
Lawmaker Seeks to Block School Districts from Paying Groups that Employ Lobbyists
The bill “makes TASB prove if they care more about students and parents or their liberal lobbyists.”