89th Legislature, Regular Session
HB 4860
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying and certain other activities.
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89R12997 CJD-F By: Patterson H.B. No. 4860 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying and certain other activities. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Chapter 556, Government Code, is amended by adding Section 556.0056 to read as follows: Sec. 556.0056. RESTRICTION ON USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS FOR LOBBYING ACTIVITIES. (a) A political subdivision may not spend public funds: (1) to hire an individual required to register as a