Texas Best Lobbying Rules and Regulations

How does the state of Texas define a lobbyist?

Gov’t Code §§ 305.001, 305.003(a) defines lobbying as direct communication with legislators of either branch of state government. This includes any kind of direct communication: email, phone, fax, letters, etc.

Political Lobbyists are Needed in a Democracy

One of the central and defining aspects of democratic government is giving the people a voice. All citizens in a free country should be able to communicate with their duly elected officials. And citizens may also send a representative on their behalf or on the behalf of their business or organization to communicate what is important to them to their legislators. Lobbying is nothing more than making your viewpoint known.

Some people speak poorly of lobbying, and certainly it can be abused. But lobbying itself can never be made illegal as long as we follow the constitution of the United States for our policies. In truth, lobbying and lobbyists are inevitable in our system of government.

The Best Lobbying Firms in Texas Follow the Rules

Texas has a carefully outlined set of rules and regulations for lobbyists. And the best lobbying firms in Texas follow them to the letter of the law. All citizens may lobby themselves, but when a person is paid to represent another in communication with a legislator, that person becomes a professional lobbyist. In Texas, anyone earning more than $1000 in a quarter must register with the state of Texas. Once registered, the lobbyist’s activities, clients, and fees become a matter of public record.

We at the Texas Lobby Group fully support the oversight of lobbyists in Texas. We agree that all professional lobbyists should register and carefully follow all guidelines as outlined by the Texas Ethics Commission.

We serve our clients to the best of our ability while following all the rules and laws for our profession.

Registration Fees for Texas Lobbying Firms

It only costs $75 for a lobbyist to register in our state. This registration expires at the end of the year, no matter when the lobbyist registered. Registered lobbyists must then submit a monthly report of their activities to the state. Under certain circumstances, a lobbyist may report his or her activities once a year.

Texas Lobby Group: Texas Best Lobbying Firm

The Texas Lobby Group has received many accolades for our work in Texas. Our principle lobbyists are at the top of their gain. Mike Toomey was the number one lobbyist in Texas according to a 2011 report by Capitol Inside. Lara Keel was the top female lobbyist in the same report.

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