DeVore: Texas' top spot in tech exports and top exporter overall provide clear examples that there is more to the Lone Star State's economy than oil and gas and, more importantly, that the Texas model is the best example for other states to follow.
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...