A breakdown of the committees and potential prospects for GOP priorities moving forward.
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
Senators Rally to Stop Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying in Local Governments
Last session, legislation to end taxpayer-funded lobbying successfully passed the Senate before being voted down in the House.
Amarillo Mayor Defends Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
Amarillo Mayor Ginger Nelson likens hiring lobbyists with Amarillo taxpayers’ dollars to hiring a plumber to “make flushing toilets or non-flushing toilets flush again.”
The Path to Ban Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
Based on committee appointments, the Texas House may stop another ban attempt.
Citizens Remember Abbott’s Words Against Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
“Maybe he thought we weren’t listening or that we would forget? We were, and we didn’t.”
Royce Poinsett: Attorney and Lobbyist
Texas Scorecard examines Texas’ highest-paid lobbyists.
Dallas County Pushes Texas Legislature to Expand Vote-by-Mail
It is unclear if the county will use taxpayer-funded lobbyists to push the measure.
Andrea McWilliams: The $8 Million Lobbyist
Texas Scorecard examines Texas’ highest-paid lobbyists.
Luther, Springer Debate Ahead of Texas Senate Runoff
Candidates square off on election integrity, property taxes, school choice, and taxpayer-funded lobbying.
Dallas Rejects Hiring Additional Taxpayer-Funded Lobbyist
Citizens set to save money after city council rejects a new lobbyist recommended by Mayor Eric Johnson.