Texas SB161 mandates lobbyists to complete sexual harassment prevention and ethics training every two years.

Texas SB161 amends the Government Code to require lobbyists to attend sexual harassment prevention training and ethics training every two years. They must submit certificates of completion to the Texas Ethics Commission. The bill also updates lobbyist registration requirements to include certificates of training completion. The Texas Ethics Commission must adopt necessary rules by December 1, 2025. The changes apply to registrations filed on or after January 1, 2026. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB161 mandates lobbyists to complete sexual harassment prevention and ethics training every two years.

Texas SB161 amends the Government Code to require lobbyists to attend sexual harassment prevention training and ethics training every two years. They must submit certificates of completion to the Texas Ethics Commission. The bill also updates lobbyist registration requirements to include certificates of training completion. The Texas Ethics Commission must adopt necessary rules by December 1, 2025. The changes apply to registrations filed on or after January 1, 2026. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.