My name is Michele Steeb. I am appearing on behalf of the Texas Public Policy Foundation testifying in support of Senate Bill 1803 relating to the effectiveness of state-funded homeless programs at helping beneficiaries advance toward self-sufficiency.
Local Government
Is Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying an Even Bigger Problem than We Know?
Is taxpayer-funded lobbying a bigger problem than many Texans suspect? It certainly seems so based on one Dallas city councilmember’s recent verbal slip-up. On August 27, 2025, the Dallas city council held a regular hearing to discuss public business, including an agenda item (#51) to: “Authorize a two-year personal services contract, with one two-year renewal...
October 8, 2025