Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying

Based on committee appointments, the Texas House may stop another ban attempt.

“Maybe he thought we weren't listening or that we would forget? We were, and we didn't.”

Texas Scorecard examines Texas’ highest-paid lobbyists.

It is unclear if the county will use taxpayer-funded lobbyists to push the measure.

Texas Scorecard examines Texas’ highest-paid lobbyists.

Candidates square off on election integrity, property taxes, school choice, and taxpayer-funded lobbying.

Citizens set to save money after city council rejects a new lobbyist recommended by Mayor Eric Johnson.

Taxpayers should not be required to fund the services of government lobbyists.

One Republican suggested only applying the ban to urban counties.

On December 9, Dallas City Council will vote on whether to lobby state lawmakers with taxpayer money.

Will lawmakers completely ban the practice, or will they pass reform that simply tinkers around the edges?

Sources say Dallas City Council plans to hire taxpayer-funded lobbyists.