Relating to a prohibition on the receipt of state funds by a registered lobbyist.

HB 194 prohibits registered lobbyists in Texas from receiving state funds through contracts or as employee compensation. It directly affects individuals required to register as lobbyists under Chapter 305 of the Government Code. The bill adds Section 305.0305 to the Government Code, banning such payments for funds received on or after the bill's effective date (91 days after the legislative session ends). Funds received before the effective date are governed by prior law. This is a clear policy change limiting financial interactions between state government and registered lobbyists.