"Testimony: Franchise Tax Reform Benefits Texans" includes Dr. Vance Ginn's testimony before the House Ways and Means Committee in support of Senate Bill 7, which pertains to the franchise tax.
Governments Lobbying Government: City of Houston
Every year, local governments in Texas spend millions upon millions to influence state-level policymaking. These advocacy campaigns are funded with tax dollars and often employ external lobbyists (i.e. registered lobbyists), internal lobbyists (i.e. intergovernmental relations personnel), and pro-government associations (i.e. Texas Municipal League, Texas Association of Counties, Texas Association of School Boards, etc.). One local...