Bill
HB 223
Relating to competitive requirements for a procurement by a municipality for lobbying, government relations, or similar services.
89th Legislature (2025)
Introduced by Daniel Alders and 7 co-sponsors
Texas municipalities must now competitively bid contracts for lobbying and government relations services rather than sole-source procurement, increasing transparency and competition for these advocacy contracts.
Effective on 9/1/25
#competitivebidding(s0267)
#citygovernment--general(i0060)
#lobbyists&lobbying(s3141)
#purchasing--local(i0644)