With so many hindrances to budgetary prudence, it is easy to understand why Texas’ TEL has failed to live up to expectations. However, with just a handful of changes, legislators can vastly improve and entrench this important safeguard.
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...