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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
By Joshua Fechter

Texas GOP once again tries to ban local governments from hiring lobbyists in Austin

Texas state senators take care of business at their desks during floor debate on SB5 the THC regulation bill on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.  Clockwise from upper left are Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston, Sen. Robert Nichols, R-Jacksonville, Sen. Nathan Johnson, D-Dallas, Sen. Adam Hinojosa, D-Corpus Christi, Sen Charles Schwertner, R-Georgetown and Sen. Donna Campbell, R-New Braunfels.
The Texas Senate is poised to approve a bill that would put limits on lobbying efforts by local governments. Similar proposals have failed in the state House. (Credit: Bob Daemmrich for The Texas Tribune)

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