HB 186

Texas House bill in Session 892.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: August 20, 2025.

Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities.

Bill ID TX-892-HB-186
Session 892
Status in_committee
Committee State Affairs
House in_committee 2025-08-20
Government Operations
Summary

Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations (I0055); County Government--Employees/Officers (I0095); County Government--Finance (I0097); Ethics (I0345); Legislature (I0520); Political Subdivisions (I0588); ATTORNEY'S FEES (S0202); LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING (S3141)

Sponsor
Olcott
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-08-18 Introduced Bill introduced
2025-08-20 Status in_committee
2025-08-20 Latest Action Referred to State Affairs
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