File #: 24-0606    Version: 1 Name: Support of SB 239/HB 309 (restrict lobbying activities)
Type: Agenda Item Status: New Business
File created: 11/25/2024 In control: City Council
On agenda: 12/17/2024 Final action:
Title: Consider and take action on a resolution in support of SB 239/HB 309, "restricting the use of taxpayer funds for certain lobbying purposes" proposed for the 89th Texas Legislative Session in 2025 (Mayor Long, Mayor Pro Tem Hicks, and Council Member Cones)
Attachments: 1. Proposed Resolution, 2. SB 239 - 89th Legislature
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Consider and take action on a resolution in support of SB 239/HB 309, "restricting the use of taxpayer funds for certain lobbying purposes" proposed for the 89th Texas Legislative Session in 2025 (Mayor Long, Mayor Pro Tem Hicks, and Council Member Cones)

 

Background:

Approval of this item will support Texas Senate Bill 239, introduced for the 89th Texas Legislative Session. The bill amends Texas Government Code 556 by adding Section 556.0056. Texas House Bill 3309 is the companion bill filed in the Texas House of Representatives.

 

Attachments:

1.  Proposed Resolution

2.  SB 239 - 89th Legislature

                                   

FUNDING

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