Instead of hiring contract lobbyists, local government officials should communicate directly with state legislators.
Texas has an opportunity to finally put a stop to taxpayer–funded lobbying.
TFL Toplines:
Up to $98.6 million was spent by local governments in 2023 on contract lobbyists.
Contract lobbyists are not required to disclose how taxpayer dollars are spent and do not follow the same transparency and accountability rules as government employees.
Lobbyists for the government generally advocate for increased spending, higher taxes, and other policies that are typically against the taxpayers’ interest, and less government accountability.
81% of Texans oppose using tax dollars to fund lobbyists.
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