Writing for the Texas Public Policy Foundation as amicus curiae, Mario Loyola filed an amicus brief in the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in support of the 26 States attorneys-general who are challenging the constitutionality of Obama’s health reform law.
Local Government
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
FACT SHEET: Understanding Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Taxpayer-funded lobbying (TFL) is a complex and unfortunate feature of state and local governance. While lobbying is typically associated with private interest groups attempting to influence government decisions, taxpayer-funded lobbying flips this model: it involves government entities themselves using public funds to influence legislative outcomes. The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s...
May 1, 2026