Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying and certain other activities.

SB 239 prohibits Texas political subdivisions (like counties and cities) from using public funds to hire lobbyists or pay nonprofit associations that primarily represent local governments and employ registered lobbyists. The bill specifically bans spending public money for activities such as lobbying state legislators or funding associations that contract with registered lobbyists. Taxpayers or residents can seek court injunctions to stop prohibited spending and recover attorney fees if they win a related lawsuit. This law applies to all public fund expenditures on or after its effective date, including payments made under pre-existing contracts.