“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.”
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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.
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.