SB 29 is a simple reform measure that would prohibit any political subdivision that receives money from the state of Texas from paying for lobbyists. It also blocks payments to people closely connected to lobbyists through business or by relation. Further, state contractors are also banned from using state dollars to pay for lobbying.
Criminal Justice
Safer Communities Through Second Chances: The Case for Federal Expungement
When criminal records follow people forever, families struggle, employers lose workers, and communities lose productive citizens. Federal law offers almost no path to redemption, even though second chances strengthen public safety and the economy. Key Points The federal expungement system is effectively nonexistent. Permanent criminal records for non-violent federal offenses undermine work opportunities, family stability,...
September 15, 2026