Restricts political subdivisions from using public funds for lobbying activities.

This bill amends the Government Code to prohibit political subdivisions from spending public funds to hire lobbyists or pay membership fees to associations that hire lobbyists. It also allows taxpayers or residents to seek injunctive relief and recover attorney's fees if a political subdivision violates these restrictions. The bill specifies that these provisions apply to expenditures made on or after its effective date.

Restricts political subdivisions from using public funds for lobbying activities.

This bill amends the Government Code to prohibit political subdivisions from spending public funds to hire lobbyists or pay membership fees to associations that hire lobbyists. It also allows taxpayers or residents to seek injunctive relief and recover attorney's fees if a political subdivision violates these restrictions. The bill specifies that these provisions apply to expenditures made on or after its effective date.