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Tex. Government Code § 556.0055

RESTRICTIONS ON LOBBYING EXPENDITURES

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Tex. Government Code § 556.0055, RESTRICTIONS ON LOBBYING EXPENDITURES, Texas, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/657323
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(a) A political subdivision or private entity that receives state funds may not use the funds to pay: (1) lobbying expenses incurred by the recipient of the funds; (2) a person or entity that is required to register with the Texas Ethics Commission under Chapter 305; (3) any partner, employee, employer, relative, contractor, consultant, or related entity of a person or entity described by Subdivision (2); or (4) a person or entity that has been hired to represent associations or other entities for the purpose of affecting the outcome of legislation, agency rules, ordinances, or other government policies. (b) A political subdivision or private entity that violates Subsection (a) is not eligible to receive additional state funds.