Texas HB186 restricts political subdivisions from using public funds for lobbying activities.

HB186 amends the Texas Government Code to prohibit political subdivisions from spending public funds on lobbying activities. Specifically, it bans the use of public funds to hire or contract with individuals for lobbying, pay for lobbying by nonprofit associations, or reimburse travel expenses for lobbying. Exceptions include activities by associations representing elected sheriffs or law enforcement officers. The law also allows taxpayers or residents to seek injunctive relief and recover attorney's fees if a political subdivision violates these restrictions.

Texas HB186 restricts political subdivisions from using public funds for lobbying activities.

HB186 amends the Texas Government Code to prohibit political subdivisions from spending public funds on lobbying activities. Specifically, it bans the use of public funds to hire or contract with individuals for lobbying, pay for lobbying by nonprofit associations, or reimburse travel expenses for lobbying. Exceptions include activities by associations representing elected sheriffs or law enforcement officers. The law also allows taxpayers or residents to seek injunctive relief and recover attorney's fees if a political subdivision violates these restrictions.