Bill
HB 173
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities.
89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025)
Introduced by Daniel Alders and 34 co-sponsors
HB 173 restricts Texas political subdivisions from spending public funds on lobbying activities, raising transparency and fiscal accountability questions about local government advocacy spending.
Filed
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