Texas § TN.201.210 - LEGISLATIVE LOBBYING
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § TN.201.210 — LEGISLATIVE LOBBYING, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ TN.201.210. LEGISLATIVE LOBBYING
LEGISLATIVE LOBBYING. (a) In addition to Section 556.006 , Government Code, the commission or a department employee may not use money under the department's control or engage in an activity to influence the passage or defeat of legislation. (b) Violation of Subsection (a) is grounds for dismissal of an employee. (c) This section does not prohibit the commission or department employee from using state resources to: (1) provide public information or information responsive to a request; or (2) communicate with officers and employees of the federal government in pursuit of federal appropriations or programs. (d) The department may not spend from funds appropriated to the department any money for the purpose of selecting, hiring, or retaining a person required to register under Chapter 305 , Government Code, or the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. Section 1601 et seq.), unless that expenditure is allowed under state law. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1345 (S.B. 1420 ), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2011.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § TN.201.210
What does The Texas Constitution § TN.201.210 cover?
Section TN.201.210 ("LEGISLATIVE LOBBYING") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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