Texas 86th Legislature (2019) Status: Introduced

SB490 —

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 86th Legislature (2019). 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 572.062, Government Code.

  • Section 572.062, Government Code

    Sec. 572.062. FORMER LEGISLATOR: LOBBYING RESTRICTED; CRIMINAL OFFENSE. (a) In this section, "administrative action," "communicates directly with," "legislation," "member of the executive branch," and "member of the legislative branch" have the meanings assigned by Section 305.002. (b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), a former member of the legislature may not, before the second anniversary of the date the person ceases to be a member, engage in activities that require registration under Chapter 305. (c) Subsection (b) does not apply to a former member who: (1) communicates directly with a member of the legislative or executive branch only to influence legislation or administrative action on behalf of: (A) a nonprofit organization; (B) an individual; (C) a group of low-income individuals; or (D) a group of individuals with disabilities; and (2) does not receive compensation other than reimbursement for actual expenses for engaging in communication described by Subdivision (1). (d) A former member who violates this section commits an offense. An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.

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This bill died with 86th Legislature (2019). 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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