Mike Toomey Texas Lobbyist What is a lobbyist? In the state of Texas, lobbying is defined as “direct communications” with members of the legislative or executive branch of state government to influence legislation or administrative action.” See Gov’t Code §§ 305.001, 305.003(a). Direct communication includes virtually any kind of modern communication method that is directly […]
Lobbying in Texas: Rules from the Ethics Commission Part Two
The laws and rules for Lobbyists in Texas This document can be found at the Texas Ethics Commission website. We are posting it here for the benefit of all Texas Lobbyists, Government Advisors and Consultants, Political Activists, and other interested parties. DETERMINING WHETHER LOBBY REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Lobbying in Texas: Rules from the Ethics Commission Part One
The laws and rules for Lobbyists in Texas This document can be found at the Texas Ethics Commission website. We are posting it here for the benefit of all Texas Lobbyists, Government Advisors and Consultants, Political Activists, and other interested parties. THE LOBBY LAW Chapter 305 of the Government Code requires a person who crosses either a […]
2012 Texas Legislative Hearings – 1
The Best Texas Lobbyist News: 2012 Legislative Hearings Hearings are beginning on upcoming legislative issues for the next session. I’ll be posting about them in a series of 6 posts over the next week or so. Mike Toomey, Texas Lobbyist. COMMITTEE MEETING: The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services This committee will meet on March 20th […]
Texas Lobbyist Oversight by Texas Ethics Commission
Mike Toomey Texas Lobbyist The San Antonio Business Journal reports on the way that lobbyists in Texas are tracked by the Texas Ethics Commission. All lobbyists in Texas must register if they receive $1000 or more per quarter in payment for their work. Or if they spend $500 or more in activities normally associated with […]
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