Texas HB86 regulates lobbying expenditures by governmental entities, requiring transparency and prohibiting certain reimbursements.

Texas HB86 mandates that governmental entities authorized to impose taxes must follow specific rules when engaging in lobbying activities. The bill requires these entities to publish details of contracts with lobbyists on their websites, including the amount of money authorized, the lobbyist's name, and a copy of the contract. It prohibits the use of public money for lobbying unless authorized by a majority vote of the governing body in an open meeting. Additionally, the bill bans reimbursements for food, beverages, or entertainment made to lobbyists by governmental entities.

Texas HB86 regulates lobbying expenditures by governmental entities, requiring transparency and prohibiting certain reimbursements.

Texas HB86 mandates that governmental entities authorized to impose taxes must follow specific rules when engaging in lobbying activities. The bill requires these entities to publish details of contracts with lobbyists on their websites, including the amount of money authorized, the lobbyist's name, and a copy of the contract. It prohibits the use of public money for lobbying unless authorized by a majority vote of the governing body in an open meeting. Additionally, the bill bans reimbursements for food, beverages, or entertainment made to lobbyists by governmental entities.