Texas SB347 restricts lobbying activities by former legislators and creates a criminal offense for violations.

Texas SB347 amends the Government Code to restrict lobbying activities by former members of the Texas legislature. Specifically, it prohibits former legislators from engaging in activities that require registration under Chapter 305 before the end of the legislative cycle following the cycle in which they last served. This restriction does not apply if the former legislator only communicates directly with government officials without receiving compensation beyond reimbursable expenses. Violation of these restrictions is a Class B misdemeanor.

Texas SB347 restricts lobbying activities by former legislators and creates a criminal offense for violations.

Texas SB347 amends the Government Code to restrict lobbying activities by former members of the Texas legislature. Specifically, it prohibits former legislators from engaging in activities that require registration under Chapter 305 before the end of the legislative cycle following the cycle in which they last served. This restriction does not apply if the former legislator only communicates directly with government officials without receiving compensation beyond reimbursable expenses. Violation of these restrictions is a Class B misdemeanor.