HB 749 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1702 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1704 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to filing and publishing lobbyist activity reports.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2319 87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to the use of public money to compensate a person who lobbies the federal government.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3687 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of lobbying contract information by political subdivisions.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3751 87-0 (2021)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3906 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, CraigSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the regulation of political funds, campaigns, and lobbying, including certain functions and procedures of the Texas Ethics Commission.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 4661 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to required sexual harassment prevention training for members of the legislature and lobbyists.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 10 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to certain requirements applicable to political subdivisions and other entities that engage in lobbying and to the applicability of lobbyist registration requirements to a person who provides legal services to a political subdivision.
House: State Affairs Senate: Local Government
Nonrecord vote recorded in Journal
SB 234 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 933 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1879 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the authorization and reporting of expenditures for lobbying activities by certain political subdivisions and other public entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2233 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the completion of sexual harassment prevention training and ethics training to register as a lobbyist.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 107 87-1 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities.
Filed
SB 69 87-1 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities.
Filed
HB 77 87-2 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities.
Filed
SB 33 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities.
Filed
HB 77 87-3 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities.
Filed
SB 26 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities.
Filed
HB 281 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public money for lobbying activities.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 433 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of public money spent by certain political subdivisions for lobbying activities in a comprehensive annual financial report.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 498 86-0 (2019)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 780 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to lobbying by certain former officers of state government; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1495 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the ethics of certain public officials, including certain disclosure requirements.
House: County Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1785 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the information required to be disclosed in a registration form for lobbyists.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1876 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the ethics of public servants, including regulations related to certain political contributions, lobbying activities, reports, and disclosures; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2534 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the prohibition on lobbying by certain elected officers.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2677 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to certain restrictions on contributions and expenditures from political funds by a lobbyist.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 3447 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the content of detailed reports filed by lobbyists and to monetary limits on expenditures by lobbyists.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3680 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the authorization and reporting of expenditures for lobbying activities by certain political subdivisions and other public entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3972 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 86 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit governmental entities from spending public money on legislative lobbying.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 13 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to restrictions on lobbying; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 29 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public money for lobbying and certain other activities.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
SB 65 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to oversight of and requirements applicable to state agency contracting and procurement.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 82 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to expenditures for lobbying activities made by a recipient of state funds.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 366 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the content of detailed reports filed by lobbyists and to monetary limits on expenditures by lobbyists.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 367 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the prohibition on lobbying by certain elected officers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 368 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 369 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the availability on the Internet of certain registrations and reports filed by lobbyists.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 490 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 702 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Harless, Sam
Relating to the authorization and reporting of expenditures for lobbying activities by certain political subdivisions and other public entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 703 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the reporting by local governmental entities of expenditures for lobbying; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 906 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public money for lobbying activities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1522 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the suspension of annuity payments for certain former legislators engaged in lobbying activities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1592 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the authority of an appraisal district to use public money for lobbying activity.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1614 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the disclosure and recording of information on the use of money by certain public entities for lobbying activities; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2329 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the authorization of expenditures for lobbying activities by certain political subdivisions and other public entities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 371 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to certain restrictions on contributions and expenditures from political funds by a lobbyist; creating a criminal offense.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 444 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating a criminal offense.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 502 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the content of detailed reports filed by lobbyists and to monetary limits on expenditures by lobbyists.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Left pending in committee
HB 503 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition on lobbying by certain elected officers.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Left pending in committee
HB 504 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the use of nonpublic information by former members of the legislature; creating an offense.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 505 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to restrictions on lobbyist expenditures from certain political contributions.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 508 85-0 (2017)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating a criminal offense.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 1085 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to certain prohibitions on contributions and expenditures from political funds by a lobbyist; creating a criminal offense.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 1283 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the ethics of public officers and related requirements; creating criminal offenses.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 1316 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to expenditures for lobbying activities made by a recipient of state money.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 1722 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to lobbying activities engaged in by state employees.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 2292 85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating a criminal offense.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 2553 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the disclosure of public money spent by certain political subdivisions for lobbying activities in a comprehensive annual financial report.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 3380 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the suspension of annuity payments for certain former legislators engaged in lobbying activities.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 3816 85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the registration as a lobbyist of persons who make certain political contributions.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Left pending in committee
HB 3882 85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to lobbying by former statewide elected officers or members of their staffs; creating a criminal offense.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4119 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the disclosure of family members engaged in lobbying activities in personal financial statements filed by public officers and candidates.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 4180 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the creation, operations, functions, and regulatory authority of certain governmental entities and officials; changes in certain judicial procedures; imposing civil penalties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
SB 14 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the ethics of public officers and related requirements; creating criminal offenses.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: State Affairs
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
SB 107 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to rules adopted by the Texas Ethics Commission relating to lobbyists or the reporting of political contributions or expenditures.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 137 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to lobbying activities engaged in by state employees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 241 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public money for lobbying activities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 445 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to the authorization and reporting of expenditures for lobbying activities by certain political subdivisions and other public entities.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: State Affairs
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
SB 464 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the availability on the Internet of certain registrations and reports filed by lobbyists.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 502 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the content of detailed reports filed by lobbyists and to monetary limits on expenditures by lobbyists.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
SB 503 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition on lobbying by certain elected officers.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: State Affairs
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
SB 504 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating an offense.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 505 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to restrictions on lobbyist expenditures from certain political contributions.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 638 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to restrictions on legislative lobbying by a regional mobility authority or an employee of a regional mobility authority.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1716 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to expenditures for lobbying activities made by a recipient of state money.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1812 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the authority of an appraisal district to use public money for lobbying activity.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: State Affairs
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
SB 2044 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the use of tax proceeds for lobbying activities or lobbyists.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2045 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the reporting by local governmental entities of expenditures for lobbying.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 15 85-1 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to lobbying by certain former officers of state government; creating a criminal offense.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 222 85-1 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating a criminal offense.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 292 85-1 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the suspension of annuity payments for certain former legislators engaged in lobbying activities.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 302 85-1 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the disclosure of certain family members who are required to register as lobbyists in personal financial statements filed by public officers and candidates.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 213 84-0 (2015)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating an offense.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 314 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating an offense.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 487 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to certain restrictions on contributions and expenditures from political funds by a lobbyist; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections
Considered in Calendars
HB 972 84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to reporting of expenditures by persons registered as lobbyists.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1257 84-0 (2015)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public money for lobbying activities or lobbyists.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Left pending in committee
HB 2845 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the eligibility of a person to be a candidate for or holder of a public elective office.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 3219 84-0 (2015)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the use by a school district of public money for lobbying activities or lobbyists.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Left pending in committee
HB 3512 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, SarahSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to lobbying activities and the registration of lobbyists.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3515 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to reporting of certain expenditures by registered lobbyists.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 3517 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, SarahSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to requirements governing registration and authorized activities of certain lobbyists; expanding the applicability of an occupational registration.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 19 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.Sponsor: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Relating to the ethics of public officers and employees, the disclosure of certain political contributions, and related requirements and procedures; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
House appoints conferees-reported
SB 319 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating an offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 555 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the eligibility of a person to be a candidate for or holder of a public elective office.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 585 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the content of detailed reports filed by registered lobbyists.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: State Affairs
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
SB 586 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the content of detailed reports filed by lobbyists.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: State Affairs
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
SB 587 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the availability on the Internet of certain registrations and reports filed by lobbyists.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 668 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the adoption of a training manual for certain state officers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 711 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public money for lobbying activities or lobbyists.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1299 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to rules adopted by the Texas Ethics Commission relating to lobbyists or the reporting of political contributions or expenditures.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1683 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the retention of unexpended political contributions by and certain activities and benefits of certain public servants, including current and former members of the legislature.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1862 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public money for lobbying activities or lobbyists; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1969 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to ethics of public servants, including the functions and duties of the Texas Ethics Commission; the regulation of political contributions, political advertising, lobbying, and conduct of public servants; and the reporting of political contributions and expenditures and personal financial information; providing civil and criminal penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 415 83-0 (2013)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating an offense.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 582 83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to certain restrictions on contributions and expenditures from political funds by a lobbyist; providing penalties.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 905 83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to certain activities by, employment of, and contracts of former members of the legislature; creating offenses.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1422 83-0 (2013)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the reporting in a lobbyist registration of certain persons from whom compensation or reimbursement is received.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2737 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to ethics of public servants, including the functions and duties of the Texas Ethics Commission; the regulation of political contributions, political advertising, lobbying, and conduct of public servants; and the reporting of political contributions and expenditures and personal financial information; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 2984 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to lobbying expenditures that are made jointly.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3146 83-0 (2013)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to reporting of certain expenditures by registered lobbyists.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
SB 99 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating an offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 219 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to ethics of public servants, including the functions and duties of the Texas Ethics Commission; the regulation of political contributions, political advertising, lobbying, and conduct of public servants; and the reporting of political contributions and expenditures and personal financial information; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 754 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the reporting of the hiring of lobbyists on behalf of a governmental entity.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1254 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to lobbying by former state agency officers and executive heads; creating an offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 508 82-0 (2011)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating an offense.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 702 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to certain restrictions on contributions and expenditures from political funds by a lobbyist; providing penalties.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1211 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating an offense.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1298 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to reporting of lobbying activities and restrictions on lobbying activities by certain persons; creating an offense.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1923 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to contract requirements for federal-level government relations consultants and agencies or political subdivisions of this state; providing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2708 82-0 (2011)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to certain activities by, employment of, and contracts of former members of the legislature and state agency heads; creating offenses.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3178 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to expenditures and the reporting of those expenditures by lobbyists; providing criminal penalties.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 3409 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to reporting of lobbying activities and changes in lobbying activities.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3653 82-0 (2011)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to the registration fee and registration renewal fee for lobbyists.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
SB 128 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating an offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 723 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to certain activities by, employment of, and contracts of former members of the legislature; creating offenses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2089 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2268 81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public money for lobbying activities or payment of fees and dues of a state association or organization.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2410 81-0 (2009)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to exceptions to the requirements that certain persons register under the lobby law.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2430 81-0 (2009)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3178 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to ethics of holders of and candidates for public office, public employees, and lobbyists; providing penalties.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 3337 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to the suspension of a lobbyist registration for failure to pay child support obligations.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 3445 81-0 (2009)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to requirements governing registration and authorized activities of certain lobbyists.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3553 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to reporting by a registered lobbyist of persons compensating the lobbyist for political services provided by the lobbyist.
House: Elections
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3715 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to identification of certain persons employed to assist a registered lobbyist.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 610 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to lobbying by former members of the governor's executive staff; providing civil and criminal penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1215 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating an offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 349 80-0 (2007)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to political consultants who are, or who are associated with, registered lobbyists; providing a penalty.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 602 80-0 (2007)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to certain activities by, employment of, and contracts of former members of the legislature; creating offenses.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 1517 80-0 (2007)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the reporting of expenditures for lobbying and legislative communication by local governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Returned to committee
HB 1588 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brown, Betty | et. al.
Relating to clarifying the law regarding lobbyist communications with the executive branch.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1735 80-0 (2007)
Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.
Relating to ethics training for legislators.
House: Elections
Postponed
HB 2450 80-0 (2007)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to eligibility to serve as a member of the board of trustees of certain public retirement systems of this state.
House: Pensions & Investments
Referred to Pensions and Investments
HB 2489 80-0 (2007)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to registration and reporting requirements for lobbyists.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2493 80-0 (2007)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to the applicability of restrictions on the representation of a person before a state regulatory agency by a former employee of the agency.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2634 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating an offense.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2735 80-0 (2007)
Author: Berman, LeoSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to lobbying expenditures that are made jointly.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2791 80-0 (2007)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating an offense.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2802 80-0 (2007)
Author: Garcia, Juan
Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating an offense.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3381 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to certain individuals employed to assist a registered lobbyist.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3907 80-0 (2007)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to registration as lobbyists of certain persons who influence state purchasing.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3908 80-0 (2007)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to exceptions to the requirements that certain persons register under the lobby law.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3925 80-0 (2007)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to certain restrictions on contributions and expenditures from political funds by a lobbyist, including penalties.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
SB 424 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to lobbying by former members of the governor's executive staff; providing civil and criminal penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1192 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to restrictions on certain lobbyist expenditures for meals provided to legislators; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1193 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating an offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1199 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to restrictions on certain lobbyist expenditures for meals provided to legislative employees; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1784 80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to information that must be provided by a registered lobbyist.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 92 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to legislative lobbying by a housing authority; imposing a criminal penalty.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 1508 79-0 (2005)
Author: Denny, MarySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to reporting of expenditures by persons registered as lobbyists.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1942 79-0 (2005)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to restrictions on and reporting of certain expenditures by registered lobbyists.
House: Elections
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2202 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to prohibited conflicts of interest of registered lobbyists.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2282 79-0 (2005)
Author: Denny, Mary
Relating to the civil penalty for late filing of a lobby registration or report that is corrected by the registrant.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
SB 209 79-0 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the State Preservation Board's authority to prohibit lobbying or political activity on the Capitol grounds.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
SB 1009 79-0 (2005)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to reporting of expenditures by persons registered as lobbyists.
Senate: Administration
Reported engrossed
SB 1010 79-0 (2005)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to prohibited conflicts of interest of registered lobbyists.
Senate: Administration
Reported engrossed
SB 1011 79-0 (2005)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Swinford, David
Relating to restrictions on and reporting of certain expenditures by registered lobbyists.
House: Elections Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1160 79-0 (2005)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the civil penalty for late filing of a lobby registration or report that is corrected by the registrant.
Senate: Administration
No action taken in committee
SB 1793 79-0 (2005)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the registration fee for certain lobbyists.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HB 51 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hill, Fred | et. al.
Relating to representation of a person for compensation before an executive state agency by a member of the legislature.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 310 78-0 (2003)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the financing of campaigns for certain local government offices; providing criminal penalties.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 711 78-0 (2003)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to certain persons appointed as officers or employees of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; imposing a criminal penalty.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 1606 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wolens, StevenSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to ethics of public servants, including the functions and duties of the Texas Ethics Commission; the regulation of political contributions, political advertising, lobbying, and conduct of public servants; and the reporting of political contributions and personal financial information; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Ethics, Select Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2814 78-0 (2003)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to legislative lobbying by a housing authority; imposing a criminal penalty.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3149 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wilson, RonSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to conflicts of interest involving lobbyists.
House: Elections Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/03
HCR 295 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wolens, StevenSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections to H.B. No. 1606.
Signed by the Governor
HCR 297 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections to H.B. No. 1606.
Tabled
SB 1449 78-0 (2003)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Wilson, Ron
Relating to conflicts of interest involving lobbyists.
House: Elections Senate: Government Organization
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 54 78-1 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the appropriation of certain lobby registration fees.
Senate: Finance
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 29 78-3 (2003)
Author: Luna, VilmaSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to appropriating amounts received from the increase in the amount of lobby registration fees under Chapter 249, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 750 77-0 (2001)
Author: Keel, Terry
Relating to use of funds of a metropolitan transit authority for lobbying.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 1168 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wilson, RonSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to certain conduct in lobbying; providing a penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2067 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shields, John
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to serve as members of the State Board of Education or act as general counsel to that board.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2539 77-0 (2001)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to lobbyist registration.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 102 76-0 (1999)
Author: Alvarado, Leo
Relating to lobbying restrictions in certain municipalities; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 407 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to certain restrictions on the use of labor union dues; providing penalties.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 705 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shields, John | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the offenses of and providing for recovery of reasonable attorney's fees for falsely identifying a tax-exempt organization with political activity or endangering the tax-exempt status of an organization by unauthorized engaging in political activity in the name of the organization, and creating a private cause of action.
House: Elections
Referred to subcommittee
HB 845 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to restrictions on certain representations by lobbyists.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Posting rule suspended
HB 1460 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to lobbying activities in connection with certain judicial rules.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1957 76-0 (1999)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to certain agreements between economic development corporations and persons engaged in certain political activities; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2625 76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the appointment of certain persons as officers or employees of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission and to restrictions on employment following commission service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2003 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hill, Patricia
Relating to registration and reports filed with the secretary of state concerning communications to influence legislation or administrative action.
House: State Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 197 70-0 (1987)
Author: Edwards, ChetSponsor: Waldrop, Tom
Relating to prohibiting a member of the legislature from acting as a paid lobbyist.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 338 70-0 (1987)
Author: Jones, Grant
Relating to the expenditure of public funds for influencing the passage or defeat of legislation.
Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
SB 854 70-0 (1987)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to certain records and reports of utilities and rate-making or changing procedures.
Senate: State Affairs
Left as pending business in comm.
SB 1081 70-0 (1987)
Author: Henderson, DonSponsor: Hill, Patricia
Relating to certain registrations and reports filed with the secretary of state.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/88
HB 82 70-2 (1987)
Author: Waldrop, Tom
Relating to prohibiting a person elected to the legislature from acting as a paid lobbyist.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1965 69-0 (1985)
Author: Oliveira, RenéSponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the timeliness of registrations and reports filed under the law regulating lobbyist activities.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1497 68-0 (1983)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the regulation of lobbying; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1663 68-0 (1983)
Author: Garcia, Matt
Relating to disclosure of information by lobbyists.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1826 68-0 (1983)
Author: Clemons, Billy
Relating to the use of municipal funds to influence legislation.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Committee on Urban Affairs
SB 854 68-0 (1983)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the use of municipal funds to influence legislation.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SB 923 68-0 (1983)
Author: Doggett, LloydSponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to the regulation of lobbying; providing for advisory opinions by the secretary of state; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 169 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hill, AnitaSponsor: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to the regulation of lobbying.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 854 67-0 (1981)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the use of municipal funds to influence legislation.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 1717 67-0 (1981)
Author: Garcia, Matt
Relating to disclosure of information by lobbyists.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
SB 854 67-0 (1981)
Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to disclosure of information by lobbyists.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken
HB 659 66-0 (1979)
Author: Lalor, LanceSponsor: Andujar, Betty
Relating to the regulation of lobbying.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
House refuses to concur in Senate amendments
HB 660 66-0 (1979)
Author: Lalor, Lance
Relating to enforcement of the law regulating lobbying.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 1367 66-0 (1979)
Author: Jones, Luther
Relating to the use of municipal funds by an incorporated city or town to influence legislation.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1881 66-0 (1979)
Author: Head, Fred
Relating to lobbying by certain public servants.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 2149 66-0 (1979)
Author: Untermeyer, Chase
Relating to actions by public servants to influence certain actions of state or local government; providing a penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Subcommittee on State Employees
HB 93 65-0 (1977)
Author: Bryant, John W.
Prohibiting expenditure of public funds of political subdivisions to influence the outcome of elections on measures and providing criminal and civil penalties and remedies for enforcement.
House: Elections
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1625 65-0 (1977)
Author: Moreno, Paul
Relating to a referendum granting or denying authorization to the governing body of a city to spend public funds for membership in or support for organizations that lobby with other levels of government.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 1738 65-0 (1977)
Author: Waters, Ron
Relating to use of municipal funds by an incorporated city or town to influence legislation.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 1789 65-0 (1977)
Author: Head, Fred
Relating to expenditures of money in the State Bar; prohibiting expenditures for certain purposes.
House: Judicial Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 687 65-0 (1977)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to use of municipal funds by an incorporated city or town to influence legislation.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
SB 886 65-0 (1977)
Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill"
Relating to the regulation of the influencing of legislation.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 106 64-0 (1975)
Author: Reynolds, Richard F.
Relating to registration by certain persons engaged in activities designed to influence legislation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1217 64-0 (1975)
Author: Hale, L. DeWittSponsor: Adams, Don
Relating to the activities, registration, and reporting requirements of persons engaging in activities designed to influence legislation.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days
HB 1492 64-0 (1975)
Author: Rucker, Calvin
Relating to the definition of first undertaking when used in regard to the activities, registration and reporting requirements of persons engaging in activies designed to influence legislation; relating to a specific description of the matter on which the registrant expects to communicate directly with a member of the legislative or executive branch to influence legislation; relating to the time that an activities report must be filed.
House: State Affairs
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
HB 2049 64-0 (1975)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to expenditure of public monies for influencing legislation, directly or indirectly.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 2 63-0 (1973)
Author: Bigham, John R.Sponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the activities, registration, and reporting requirements of persons engaging in activities designed to influence legislation; providing for enforcement of the Act; providing penalties; prohibiting certain acts.
House: Appropriations Senate: Jurisprudence
Signed by the Governor
HB 565 63-0 (1973)
Author: Reyes, Ben T.
Relating to the expenditure of money by an incorporated city or town to influence legislation.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 1154 63-0 (1973)
Author: Bird, Ronald C.
Relating to the regulation of certain persons who engage in the practice of influencing legislation; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Subcommittee hearing date
HB 1493 63-0 (1973)
Author: Menefee, Hawkins
Relating to disqualification of certain persons connected with lobbying from certain appointive state offices; prescribing a penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HR 33 63-0 (1973)
Author: Denson, Woody
Urging the Lieutenant Governor to reconsider his plan for convening a citizen's conference on lobby regulation legislation.
House: Rules
SB 16 63-0 (1973)
Author: Kothmann, Glenn
Relating to the registration and filing of statements of certain expenditures and activities by certain persons involved in influencing legislation; establishing standards of conduct, procedures for filing statements, registration, and revoking registrations; providing for severability.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
SB 69 63-0 (1973)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the registration and filing of statements of certain expenditures and activities by certain persons involved in influencing legislation; establishing standards of conduct, procedures for filing statements, registration, and revoking registrations; prohibiting certain acts; providing penalties.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SB 350 63-0 (1973)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to disclosures designed to inform the legislature and the public of the identity of persons who for pay or with funds contributed to them seek to influence the legislative process, the sources of their funds, and their areas of legislative activity.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee hearing date
SB 516 63-0 (1973)
Author: Wallace, Jim
Relating to disqualification of certain persons connected with lobbying from certain appointive state offices; prescribing a penalty.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee hearing date
HB 1801 62-0 (1971)
Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob"Sponsor: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to the registration and filing of financial statements by persons engaged in representation before the Legislature and state agencies.
SB 626 62-0 (1971)
Author: Wallace, Jim
Relating to disqualification of certain persons connected with lobbying from certain appointive state offices and prohibiting certain appointees from lobbying on termination from state service; prescribing a penalty.
SB 957 62-0 (1971)
Author: Wallace, Jim
Relating to registration and filing of financial statements by persons engaged in representation before the Legislature and state agencies.
SJR 26 62-0 (1971)
Author: Wallace, Jim | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment expressing the mandate that the legislature shall enact law disqualifying persons from state appointive positions or employment who have engaged in professional lobbying within the year preceding the appointment or employment, or who are in partnership or close business or professional relationship with such a person.
HB 207 61-0 (1969)
Author: Thomas, Bob Loyd "Bobby"
Relating to expenditures by cities for influencing legislation, directly or indirectly.
HB 1467 61-0 (1969)
Author: Golman, Joe H. | et. al.
Relating to imposing fees on certain persons who are required to register with the Clerk of the House of Representatives by the Representation Before the Legislature Act.
SB 583 61-0 (1969)
Author: Jordan, Barbara Charline | et. al.
Relating to expenditures by cities for influencing legislation, directly or indirectly.
HB 390 60-0 (1967)
Author: Johnson, Jake
Relating to expenditures by cities for influencing legislation, directly or indirectly.
HB 47 58-0 (1963)
Author: Whitfield, Jr., Joseph Charles "Whit"
Relating to making it unlawful for any person employed in the Executive branch of the State Government, or any agency or department thereof, to use his official authority or influence for the purpose of interfering with, or influencing the passage of legislation; providing a penalty for violations of this Act.
HB 901 58-0 (1963)
Author: Walker, Bill Newton "Billy"
Relating to the disclosure of information to the public by requiring the registration of certain persons who undertake to promote or oppose the passage of legislation or its approval or veto by Governor and by requiring the reporting of certain expenditures and contributions by those persons required to register and by members of the Legislature, elective state officers or state officers appointed by the Governor, and candidates for state office or the Legislature; providing for public records to be open to public inspection; prescribing penalties for violations thereof.
HB 1003 57-0 (1961)
Author: Collins, Sam Forse
Relating to amending the Representation Before the Legislature Act relating to the definitions of "persons," "legislation," and "direct communication;" relating to penalties.
HB 1009 57-0 (1961)
Author: Korioth, Thomas Anthony "Tony"
Relating to amending a certain Act relating to representation before the Legislature.
HB 21 57-1 (1961)
Author: Collins, Sam Forse | et. al.
Relating to amending the Representation Before the Legislature Act and the Election Code of Texas relating to definitions of "person," "legislation," and "direct communication"; relating to persons required to register; relating to reports, making other provisions relating thereto, and providing penalties; relating to identification of correspondence to Members of the Legislature and providing penalty for violations; relating to records and sworn statements.
HB 53 57-1 (1961)
Author: Johnson, Jake
Relating to making it unlawful to use public funds for lobbying, with certain provisos; defining offenses in relation thereto; providing for penalties and injunctive relief.
SB 12 57-1 (1961)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to amending the Representation Before the Legislature Act; relating to certain definitions of "persons," "legislation," and "direct communication"; relating to reports; relating to calling members away from the floor of either House; relating to penalties.
HB 382 56-0 (1959)
Author: Myatt, Ted W. | et. al.
Relating to amending the Representation Before the Legislature Act so as to make it apply to matters which may be pending in the Legislature at a future date as well as matters actually pending, and so as to make it apply to communications and expenditures between sessions of the Legislature as well as during sessions.
HB 407 56-0 (1959)
Author: Spears, Jr., Franklin Scott
Relating to making it unlawful to use public funds for lobbying, with certain provisos; providing for penalties and injunctive relief.
HB 10 55-0 (1957)
Author: Zbranek, Jaromir Charles "Zeke" | et. al.
Relating to the Lobbyist Registration Act regulating certain persons who undertake to promote or oppose the passage of legislation by the Legislature or its approval or veto by the Governor.
HB 109 55-0 (1957)
Author: Hughes, Charles Ervin | et. al.
Relating to the Lobbyist Registration Act, concerning the regulation of persons promoting or opposing the passage of bills or resolutions by the Legislature or Executive approval thereof.
HB 266 55-0 (1957)
Author: Welch, Jack | et. al.
Relating to the Lobbyist Registration Act, concerning the regulation of persons who for compensation undertake to promote or oppose the passage of legislation by the Legislature or its approval or veto by the Governor.
HB 314 55-0 (1957)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick" | et. al.
Relating to requiring the registration of persons who represent others before state agencies; reporting certain information to the Secretary of State and recording thereof by such officer; providing a penalty.
SB 387 55-0 (1957)
Author: Gonzalez, Henry Barbosa
Relating to creating the Lobbyist Registration Act, concerning the regulation of persons who for compensation undertake to promote or oppose the passage of legislation by the Legislature or its approval or veto by the Governor.
HB 2 55-1 (1957)
Author: Zbranek, Jaromir Charles "Zeke" | et. al.
Relating to the Representation Before the Legislature Act; providing for the registration of persons who undertake by direct communication, to promote or oppose the passage of any legislation by the Legislature or the approval or veto thereof by the Governor; providing penalties.
HB 3 55-1 (1957)
Author: Dugas, Jr., Louis
Relating to the Lobbyist Registration Act, defining terms, requiring all persons who perform legislative services to register with the Secretary of State; prescribing penalties.
HB 4 55-1 (1957)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt | et. al.
Relating to requiring the registration of persons who represent others before State Agencies; and providing penalties for the violation of this Act.
HB 7 55-1 (1957)
Author: Bell, Marshall O. | et. al.
Relating to creating the Legislative Registration Act, relating to the regulation of certain persons who undertake to promote or oppose the passage of Legislation by the Legislature or its approval or veto by the Governor.
HB 8 55-1 (1957)
Author: Hughes, Charles Ervin | et. al.
Relating creating the Lobbyist Registration Act, relating to the regulation of certain persons who undertake to promote or oppose the passage of legislation by the Legislature or its approval or veto by the Governor; repealing certain articles of the Penal Code.
HB 9 55-1 (1957)
Author: Day, Jr., James C. "Jimmy"
Relating to creating the Representation Before the Legislature Act; declaring public policy; defining terms; providing for the registration of persons who undertake to promote or oppose the passage of any legislation by the Legislature or the approval or veto thereof by the Governor, etc.
HB 10 55-1 (1957)
Author: Elliott, William Marshall "Bill"
Relating to requiring the registration of persons who represent others before state agencies; providing a penalty.
HB 14 55-1 (1957)
Author: Mann, Frank E. | et. al.
Relating to requiring any person who solicits, receives or makes expenditures of contributions to promote or oppose legislation to file certain information in regard thereto with the Secretary of State.
SB 2 55-1 (1957)
Author: Martin, Crawford Collins
Relating to the Representation Before the Legislature Act; providing for the registration of persons who undertake by direct communication to promote or oppose the passage of any legislation by the Legislature or the approval or veto thereof by the Governor; providing for penalty.
SB 3 55-1 (1957)
Author: Bracewell, Jr., Joseph Searcy
Relating to the regulation of certain persons who undertake to promote or oppose the passage of legislation by the Legislature or its approval or veto by the Governor, or who attempt to influence the Governor with respect to appointments to office, or submission of messages to the Legislature.
SB 4 55-1 (1957)
Author: Phillips, Jimmy
Relating to the Legislative Registration Act, affirming freedom of petition and speech, declaring public policy and relating to registration of persons who undertake to favor, oppose or influence legislation; prohibiting bribery and providing penalties.
SB 5 55-1 (1957)
Author: Gonzalez, Henry Barbosa
Relating to the Lobbyist Registration Act, requiring individuals appearing before legislative committee and persons lobbying before the Legislature to register and file financial reports; prohibiting certain acts of lobbying; penalizing violations.
SB 7 55-1 (1957)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to requiring the registration of persons who represent others before state agencies; the reporting of certain information to the Secretary of State and recording thereof by such officer; with certain exceptions; and providing a penalty for failure to register.
HB 659 54-0 (1955)
Author: Maverick, Jr., Fontaine Maury | et. al.
Relating to Lobbyist Registration Act, concerning the regulation of persons promoting or opposing the passage of bills or resolutions by the Legislature or Executive approval thereof.
HB 18 53-0 (1953)
Author: Maverick, Jr., Fontaine Maury | et. al.
Relating to enacting the Lobbyist Registration Act, concerning regulation of representation of others by any person, firm, partnership, corporation or association for the purpose of directly or indirectly promoting or opposing the passage of bills, amendments or resolutions by the Legislature or promoting or opposing Executive veto or approval of such bills or resolutions, and providing exceptions thereto; prohibiting the influencing of or attempts to influence the actions of members of the Legislature relating to pending or prospective legislation by promise of or payment of money or other thing of value, and prohibiting the receipt or acceptance of any reward or compensation for such purpose.
HB 131 51-0 (1949)
Author: Ivey, Louis J. | et. al.
Relating to regulating and controlling representation in legislative matters in the practice of influencing legislative matters in the practice of influencing legislation by personal contact. Prescribing penalties for violation thereof. Repealing all laws in conflict.
HB 68 50-0 (1947)
Author: Conner, Charles M. | et. al.
Relating to regulating lobbying in the Legislature of the State of Texas; providing penalties for the violation of this act.
HB 867 49-0 (1945)
Author: Williamson, W. Albert "Cap"
Relating to regulating the creation of funds by public or private subscription, gift, donation, assessment, or otherwise, for the purpose of using same, or any portion thereof, in any manner, to influence the passage or defeat of any legislation; prescribing penalties.
HB 653 47-0 (1941)
Author: Lowry, Leslie D. | et. al.
Relating to providing for the "Registration of Lobbyists"; providing that the name of each hired lobbyist shall be submitted by the hiring entity and entered on a registration docket; providing for penalties.
HB 166 41-0 (1929)
Author: McGill, Joseph | et. al.
Relating to defining lobbying.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 131 34-0 (1915)
Author: Templeton, Rufus Lee
Relating to providing that all persons who appear before the Legislature or in its committees in the interest of or against legislation shall file a statement giving their names, addresses and the parties for whom they appear.
HB 429 34-0 (1915)
Author: Lewelling, Dwight Lyman
Relating to amending a certain Criminal Statute prohibiting and punishing lobbying.
HB 452 33-0 (1913)
Author: Rogers, A. D.
Relating to defining and prohibiting lobbying; providing penalties for the punishment of persons guilty of such offense.
HB 22 30-0 (1907)
Author: McCallum, Claude M.
Relating to regulating the employment of legislative counsel and agents, and returns of legislative expenses.
