Principle Criteria
Free Enterprise
Property Rights
Personal Responsibility
Limited Government
Individual Liberty
Digest
HB 36 prohibits political subdivisions in Texas from using public funds to hire registered lobbyists or to pay membership dues to associations that employ them. Exceptions include information sharing and advocacy by elected officials or employees not required to register as lobbyists. Residents can sue to stop prohibited spending and recover attorney’s fees if successful.
Author
Jared Patterson
William Metcalf
Cole Hefner
Co-Author
Greg Bonnen
Richard Hayes
Terri Leo-Wilson
David Spiller
Steve Toth
Contact the Author
Rep. Jared Patterson
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0694
Capitol Office:
EXT E2.608
E-Mail:
