The committee substitute that passed the House State Affairs Committee last week is curiously different from the version that passed the overall Senate.
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
Priority House Bills Die as Clock Strikes Midnight
This deadline however meant more than just another date on the calendar, it sealed the legislative fate for hundreds of bills still languishing in the legislative process to include priorities of the Republican Party of Texas.
Interview: Fort Worth Councilmember Cary Moon
“We have very little voter turnout. We need people to get out and to vote.”
Amarillo City Council Candidates Weigh In on Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
Here is a look at where the candidates for the Amarillo City Council stand on taxpayer-funded lobbying in Texas.
County Officials Call on Texas Lawmakers to End Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
Commissioners in conservative Collin County say taxpayers shouldn’t be required to pay for lobbying efforts that advocate against their interests.
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban for Cities, Counties Passes Texas Senate
“Texas voters simply do not want the local officials they have elected to represent them spending their tax dollars on hired-gun lobbyists who often have no connection to their community and may be working against their interests.”
Local Officials Spar With Citizens Over Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
“Tax dollars are for police and potholes, not paid lobbyists.”
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban Bill Receives Hearing in House
Last session, the bill was ultimately voted down. This year, supporters are hopeful for a different outcome.
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban Scheduled for Hearing in House
Citizen priority moves forward.
Which Chairmen Will Be Responsible for GOP Legislative Priorities?
A breakdown of the committees and potential prospects for GOP priorities moving forward.