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Rockwall commissioners warn special session bills could curb local lobbying, affect bonds and tax-rate decisions
Summary
Commissioners discussed early activity in the Texas special session, focusing on bills that would restrict taxpayer-funded lobbying, proposed changes to bond and tax-rate voting thresholds, redistricting and other items of local concern.
Commissioner Gallana briefed the Rockwall County Commissioners Court on July 22 about activity in the Texas special session that began the prior day, warning that early filings include proposals that could change how local governments obtain legislative information and how bond and tax votes are approved.
Gallana described Senate Bill 12, filed by state Sen. Maze Middleton, as a measure that would prohibit certain nonprofit associations that employ registered lobbyists from receiving taxpayer funding. She told the court that organizations such as the Texas Association of Counties (TAC), conferences of urban counties and municipal leagues provide continuous on-the-ground legislative information and updates to county officials during session,…
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