Texas HB671 restricts political subdivisions from using public funds for lobbying activities.

Texas HB671 amends the Texas Government Code to restrict political subdivisions from using public funds for lobbying activities. Specifically, it prohibits political subdivisions from spending public funds to hire lobbyists or to pay organizations that employ lobbyists. It also prohibits full-time employees of certain nonprofit state associations from providing legislative services, communicating with legislators, or testifying before legislative committees.

Texas HB671 restricts political subdivisions from using public funds for lobbying activities.

Texas HB671 amends the Texas Government Code to restrict political subdivisions from using public funds for lobbying activities. Specifically, it prohibits political subdivisions from spending public funds to hire lobbyists or to pay organizations that employ lobbyists. It also prohibits full-time employees of certain nonprofit state associations from providing legislative services, communicating with legislators, or testifying before legislative committees.