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HB 119

Relating to the registration as a lobbyist of persons who engage in certain lobbying activities on behalf of a foreign adversary and to prohibitions on the receipt of compensation related to those lobbying activities; providing a civil penalty.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Jeff Barry and 23 co-sponsors

Texas law now requires registration and bans compensation for lobbying activities conducted on behalf of foreign adversaries, with civil penalties for violations effective September 1, 2025.

Effective on 9/1/25
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