Texas 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025) Status: Introduced

HB 86 — Relating to requirements applicable to certain governmental entities that engage in lobbying.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025). It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 556.0056, Government Code.

  • Section 556.0056, Government Code

    Sec. 556.0056. RESTRICTIONS ON LOBBYING EXPENDITURES AND REIMBURSEMENTS BY CERTAIN GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES. (a) This section applies only to a governmental entity authorized to impose a tax. (b) A governmental entity's governing body may not spend public money obtained through taxes the entity imposes to contract with a person required to register as a lobbyist under Chapter 305 to communicate directly with one or more members of the legislative branch to influence legislation pending before the legislature unless the expenditure is: (1) authorized by a majority vote of the governing body in an open meeting of the governing body; and (2) voted on by the governing body at the meeting as a stand-alone item on the agenda. (c) A governmental entity that contracts with a person required to register as a lobbyist under Chapter 305 in accordance with this section must publish on the entity's Internet website: (1) the amount of money authorized to be spent under Subsection (b) to contract with the person; (2) the name of the person; (3) a copy of the contract; (4) the amount of money, if any, spent by the entity for membership fees or dues to a nonprofit state association or organization of similarly situated entities that contracts with a person required to register as a lobbyist under Chapter 305; and (5) a copy of any current legislative agenda or resolution adopted by the entity. (d) A person required to register as a lobbyist under Chapter 305 that contracts with a governmental entity in accordance with this section may not communicate directly with a member of the legislative branch on behalf of the entity regarding legislation pending before the legislature that specifically proposes to amend Section 26.04(c) or 26.041(c), Tax Code. (e) Notwithstanding other law, a governmental entity may not reimburse a person required to register as a lobbyist under Chapter 305 for an expenditure the person made for food, beverages, or entertainment. (f) If a governmental entity does not comply with the requirements of this section, a resident of or person receiving services from the entity may file with the Texas Ethics Commission a sworn complaint against the entity in accordance with Section 571.122. (g) This section does not prevent an officer or employee of a governmental entity from: (1) providing information to a member of the legislative branch; (2) appearing before a legislative committee; or (3) communicating directly with one or more members of the legislative branch to influence legislation pending before the legislature.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 86?
HB 86 is sponsored by Tom Oliverson, Trent Ashby, and David Spiller.
What is the current status of HB 86?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025). It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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