Texas HB755 regulates lobbying activities by certain public entities, requiring transparency and prohibiting certain reimbursements.

Texas HB755 imposes specific requirements on certain public entities engaging in lobbying activities. These entities must obtain a majority vote in an open meeting to contract with a lobbyist to influence pending legislation. Public entities must publish details of such contracts on their websites. Lobbyists contracted by these entities are prohibited from directly communicating with legislators regarding specific pending legislation. Additionally, public entities cannot reimburse lobbyists for food, beverages, or entertainment.

Texas HB755 regulates lobbying activities by certain public entities, requiring transparency and prohibiting certain reimbursements.

Texas HB755 imposes specific requirements on certain public entities engaging in lobbying activities. These entities must obtain a majority vote in an open meeting to contract with a lobbyist to influence pending legislation. Public entities must publish details of such contracts on their websites. Lobbyists contracted by these entities are prohibited from directly communicating with legislators regarding specific pending legislation. Additionally, public entities cannot reimburse lobbyists for food, beverages, or entertainment.