The safety of Texas drivers is a major concern for legislators and all Texans. Multiple laws have been passed to keep Texas drivers safe, but do these laws achieve their goals? Could the burden of these laws on economic activity and job creation from higher taxes and fees outweigh the benefits?
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...