Relating to expenditures for lobbying activities made by certain entities.

HB 123 prohibits political subdivisions and private entities receiving state funds from using those funds to pay for lobbying activities. Specifically, it bans spending state funds on lobbying expenses incurred by the recipient, payments to entities required to register with the Texas Ethics Commission, or related parties like employees, contractors, or representatives of associations seeking to influence legislation. The bill applies to expenditures made on or after its effective date, with prior spending governed by existing law. This directly affects organizations that receive state funding and attempt to use those resources for lobbying efforts.