Texas Scorecard examines Texas’ highest-paid lobbyists.
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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.
Hill: Why Texas Must End Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
Taxpayers should not be required to fund the services of government lobbyists.
Senate Discusses Putting an End to Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
One Republican suggested only applying the ban to urban counties.
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Fight Goes Local
On December 9, Dallas City Council will vote on whether to lobby state lawmakers with taxpayer money.
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying: Reform or Abolition?
Will lawmakers completely ban the practice, or will they pass reform that simply tinkers around the edges?
Local Officials vs. Citizens: Who Controls the Lege Agenda?
Sources say Dallas City Council plans to hire taxpayer-funded lobbyists.
Did Drew Springer Vote to Ban Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying?
Drew Springer worked to water down a ban on taxpayer funded lobbying, ensuring his own constituents wouldn’t benefit from it.
Commentary: Time for Texas Parents to Take Back Public Schools From the Radical Left
Let’s get our kids back in school now and restore sanity to our public education system—before it’s too late.