The Texas Lobby Group is a full service lobbying and government relations firm that continues to earn incredible stature throughout the state lobby industry. Through our contacts with Texas’ public policy makers, we … Read More
Texas Best Lobbyist News: Special Session FAQ
Must the governor wait 20 days after the session before he or she calls a special session? No. Our constitution (Art.4, secion 8(a)) does not put such time limitations on the governor. The governor … [Read More...]
Lobbying in Texas: All About the Special Session
Does the Governor have to wait twenty days after the end of the regular session before calling a special session? No. Texas Constitution, Article 4, section 8(a) does not place time limits on the … [Read More...]
Guidelines to Ethical Lobbying
No one knows who the first lobbyist was, but there is no doubt that lobbying is an essential part of a free government and has been around since the beginnings of our nation. After all, lobbying is nothing more than talking to a politician in an … [Read More...]
Texas Best Lobbyist News: Texas Candy Company Adapts
Atkinson Candy Company has been around here in Texas for 85 years and is perhaps best known for its famous Chick-O-Stick bars, found in stores nationwide. But the company, like all U.S. candy companies, is facing a challenge moving into this century … [Read More...]
Texas Best Lobbying News: Senate Eliminates Straight Ticket Voting
The Texas Senate has approved a bill eliminating straight ticket voting in the 85th legislative session with the bill to take effect in 2020. The vote was 21-10 in favor to prohibit voters from simply marking a ballot by party. This approval was over … [Read More...]