Texas Senate Bill 19 and Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Texas Senate Bill 19 aims to ban the use of public funds for lobbying, citing concerns about taxpayer money being used to push special interests and agendas that go against the will of voters.

Key Points

  • Taxpayer-funded lobbying in Texas has been used to push divisive, left-wing causes
  • SB19 seeks to encourage direct representation and communication with the legislature
  • 81% of Texans oppose taxpayer-funded lobbying

Pros

  • Aims to restore republican principles and defund corrupt, anti-taxpayer special interests
  • Strengthens public trust by ensuring tax dollars serve Texans' real needs

Cons

  • May limit the ability of local governments to advocate for their communities