Relating to the prohibition of lobbyist representation of both political subdivisions and private entities.

HB 247 prohibits lobbyists from representing both a tax-imposing political subdivision (like a city or county) and any private entity or individual under the same contract. This new rule, added to Government Code Section 305.0301, directly affects registered lobbyists who might otherwise serve conflicting interests. The law applies only to contracts entered into after the bill's effective date (91 days post-session), not existing agreements. It targets potential conflicts where a lobbyist could influence policies affecting private businesses while representing local government tax policies.