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Texas Ethics Commission blocks lobbying loophole that former state Rep. Chris Paddie used
Read full article: Texas Ethics Commission blocks lobbying loophole that former state Rep. Chris Paddie usedA 2019 law says a former lawmaker cannot register to lobby until two years after they last used campaign funds to donate to another politician. Paddie, R-Marshall, sought to get around that earlier this year by reimbursing his campaign account with personal money.
Law to crack down on lobbyists ensnares two former Texas House members
Read full article: Law to crack down on lobbyists ensnares two former Texas House membersThe law says a former member of the Legislature cannot engage in activities that require them to register as a lobbyist if they have made a political contribution using campaign funds in the past two years.
A false date rape drugging accusation against a lobbyist exposed claims of his role in the Texas Capitol’s culture of sexual harassment
Read full article: A false date rape drugging accusation against a lobbyist exposed claims of his role in the Texas Capitol’s culture of sexual harassmentHillCo lobbyist Rick Dennis did not slip GHB into the drinks of two legislative staffers, an investigation found. But a history of complaints against him for inappropriate behavior raises questions about how seriously the Legislature takes misconduct.
Analysis: A conservative Texas legislative session, with more — maybe — to come
Read full article: Analysis: A conservative Texas legislative session, with more — maybe — to comeSome conservative lawmakers are worried right now about bills falling to end-of-session deadlines, but several top Republican priorities have either crossed the finish line or are very close.
Texas House Democrats try to run out the clock in last-ditch effort to sink GOP priority bills
Read full article: Texas House Democrats try to run out the clock in last-ditch effort to sink GOP priority billsThe Democrats delayed and deflected as they tried to run out the clock on bills they oppose. Republicans strategized to push through bills they’d worked on all session.