Commissioners Court resolution opposes anti-lobbying bills proposed by state legislatures

County Judge Hoyer says restriction on lobbying would hurt county

  • Lampasas County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution opposing Texas Senate Bill 234 and House Bill 749. | Photo by Monique Brand
    Lampasas County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution opposing Texas Senate Bill 234 and House Bill 749. | Photo by Monique Brand
The Lampasas County Commissioners on Monday unanimously approved a resolution opposing Texas Senate Bill 234 and House Bill 749, which would prohibit taxpayer funds from being used to join and support nonprofit county associations that provide communication to state legislators. According to the bill, a political subdivision – such as a county – may not spend funds to hire an individual…

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