Middleton successfully moved his bill to ban taxpayer-funded lobbying through the Texas House State Affairs Committee.
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
Senate Approves Bill for Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Disclosure
Republican State Sen. Ken Seliger (Amarillo) joined several Democrat colleagues in opposing the government transparency measure.
Senate Committee Considers Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban
“Taxpayers should not have to foot the bill for lobbyists testifying against their interests,” State Sen. Bob Hall told the committee.
Texas Scorecard Radio (March 14, 2019)
Grassroots activist Rich DeOtte of Southlake, TX joins the show to discuss testifying for property tax reform.
Plano Council Candidate Stands Up for City Taxpayers
Council candidate Shelby Williams signals he’ll protect Plano taxpayers from wasteful spending that harms their interests, from taxpayer-funded lobbying to excessive property tax hikes.
North Texas Educrat Defends Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Trustee Becky St. John testified against a bill that would ban using taxpayer money to hire lobbyists.
House Committee Considers Ban on Taxpayer Funded Lobbying
“The funds that are used to pay lobbyists divert money away from important community services and instead line the pockets of Austin lobbyists.”
Property Tax Reform Committee Hearing Set in House
The House Ways and Means Committee will consider House Bill 2 on Wednesday, February 27 at 8 a.m.
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban To Receive Hearing in Texas House
HB 281 has been scheduled for a hearing with the House Committee on State Affairs on Wednesday, February 27 at 10:30 a.m. or after adjournment.
Seliger Declares War on Taxpayers
State Sen. Kel Seliger is trying to kill property tax reform in the Texas Senate.