Texas 89th Legislature
Lobbyists & Lobbying
2 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 1 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
2 bills require immediate attention
Relating to the registration as a lobbyist of persons who engage in certain lobbying activities on behalf of a foreign adversary and to prohibitions on the receipt of compensation related to those lobbying activities; providing a civil penalty.
Relating to competitive requirements for a procurement by a municipality for lobbying, government relations, or similar services.
Lobbyists & Lobbying Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
Enforcing Agencies
All Bills (3)
Relating to the registration as a lobbyist of persons who engage in certain lobbying activities on behalf of a foreign adversary and to prohibitions on the receipt of compensation related to those lobbying activities; providing a civil penalty.
Relating to the registration as a lobbyist of persons who engage in certain lobbying activities on behalf of a foreign adversary and to prohibitions on the receipt of compensation related to those lobbying activities; providing a civil penalty.
Relating to competitive requirements for a procurement by a municipality for lobbying, government relations, or similar services.
Relating to competitive requirements for a procurement by a municipality for lobbying, government relations, or similar services.
Relating to the imposition of civil penalties for certain violations with respect to political contributions and expenditures made by certain persons who engage in lobbying activities.
Relating to the imposition of civil penalties for certain violations with respect to political contributions and expenditures made by certain persons who engage in lobbying activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on lobbyists & lobbying passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 3 laws related to lobbyists & lobbying. These bills were authored by 3 different legislators and address various aspects of lobbyists & lobbying policy in Texas.
- Did lobbyists & lobbying bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Lobbyists & Lobbying legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 2 House bills and 1 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most lobbyists & lobbying bills?
- The leading authors of lobbyists & lobbying legislation include Sen. Brian Birdwell (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Stan Gerdes (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on lobbyists & lobbying issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for lobbyists & lobbying legislation?
- Among the 3 lobbyists & lobbying bills enacted, 2 have critical compliance urgency and 1 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to lobbyists & lobbying in Texas law?
- Lobbyists & Lobbying legislation frequently overlaps with Civil Remedies & Liabilities, Ethics, Competitive Bidding. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for lobbyists & lobbying legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 1 of the 3 lobbyists & lobbying bills (33%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on lobbyists & lobbying policy.
- When do Texas lobbyists & lobbying laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some lobbyists & lobbying bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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