Texas HB185 prohibits political subdivisions from using public funds for lobbying activities.

Texas HB185 amends the Government Code to restrict political subdivisions from spending public funds on lobbying activities. Specifically, it prohibits the use of public funds to hire individuals required to register as lobbyists or to pay nonprofit associations that primarily represent political subdivisions and employ lobbyists. The bill also voids any contract term that provides for such prohibited expenditures. If a political subdivision violates these provisions, taxpayers or residents can seek injunctive relief and recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs.

Texas HB185 prohibits political subdivisions from using public funds for lobbying activities.

Texas HB185 amends the Government Code to restrict political subdivisions from spending public funds on lobbying activities. Specifically, it prohibits the use of public funds to hire individuals required to register as lobbyists or to pay nonprofit associations that primarily represent political subdivisions and employ lobbyists. The bill also voids any contract term that provides for such prohibited expenditures. If a political subdivision violates these provisions, taxpayers or residents can seek injunctive relief and recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs.