Relating to certain requirements applicable to certain public entities that engage in lobbying.
HB 755 restricts how certain public entities in Texas, like cities, school districts, universities, and utility authorities, spend public money to hire lobbyists. It requires these entities to get a public vote approving any lobbying contract, disclose all contract details online (including amounts and names), and ban reimbursements for food or entertainment related to lobbying. The bill also prohibits lobbying efforts targeting specific tax code changes and allows residents to file complaints with the Ethics Commission for non-compliance. These rules apply only to the listed public entities, not private groups or individuals.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 5, 2025
Last action Apr 14, 2025
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Total actions
7
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2
Committee
3
Apr 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Apr 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Committee
Referred to State Affairs
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
3 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Carl Tepper
RRepublican
P
David Spiller
RRepublican
P
Will Metcalf
RRepublican
Co
Keresa Richardson
RRepublican
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