Middleton’s office sent out letters to local governments across Texas requesting taxpayer-funded lobbying disclosures be posted on their website in compliance with a new state law.
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbyists Urge Cities to “Shake the Money Tree”
As one of the largest taxpayer-funded lobby organizations in the state, TML has long opposed taxpayers in the state Capitol.
Autopsy Report: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
How the Republican Party of Texas’ priority legislation failed to make it to the finish line.
Texas House Kills Policy Supported By 88% of Texans
Lawmakers chose to continue the deeply unpopular practice of taxpayer-funded lobbying, siding with local governments and lobbyists over the vast majority of Texans.
After Killing Ban, House Approves Disclosure on Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
The move comes after the Texas House voted down a ban on taxpayer-funded lobbying 58-85.
Texas House Lawmakers Vote Down Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban
Despite Middleton’s decision to compromise with establishment lawmakers and weaken the bill to try and keep it alive, the bill was still rejected.
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban Removed from Calendar in Texas House
Scheduled to be heard by the House on Friday, it was pulled down shortly after the body gaveled in.
Will House Approve Ban on Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying?
State Sen. Bob Hall’s bill is the last remaining legislative vehicle this session for enacting a ban.
With Deadline Approaching, House Decides to Take Weekend Off
On Thursday, May 9, the final day a House bill can be passed, many bills will be left on the calendar without a vote.
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban Approved in Senate
Republican State Sen. Kel Seliger (Amarillo) joined every Democrat in opposing the pro-taxpayer measure.