HB 2527 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to prohibiting lobbyists from representing certain aliens or foreign entities, providing a criminal penalty.

This bill prohibits lobbyists from representing certain aliens or foreign entities before Texas government bodies to influence legislation or administrative actions. It applies specifically to lobbyists who seek to communicate directly with state legislators or executive branch officials on behalf of these clients. Violating this prohibition would result in criminal penalties, including fines or imprisonment. The law defines key terms like "client" and "matter" to clarify which lobbying activities fall under this restriction.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 17, 2025 Last action Mar 17, 2025
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Mar 17, 2025
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Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
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Mar 17, 2025
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