Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

Texas House Bill HB3882

Caption

Relating to lobbying by former statewide elected officers or members of their staffs; creating a criminal offense.

Impact

If enacted, HB3882 will significantly impact the lobbying landscape in Texas by creating a legal barrier for former statewide elected officials who may wish to engage in lobbying immediately after leaving office. By establishing a mandatory two-year waiting period, the bill seeks to enhance the integrity of the state's lobbying practices and reduce possible corruption. It reinforces the idea that those who have previously held influential positions should not be allowed to quickly transition into roles that could exploit their former connections.

Summary

House Bill 3882 introduces restrictions on lobbying activities for former statewide elected officers and members of their staffs. Specifically, it prohibits these individuals from engaging in lobbying activities that require registration under Chapter 305 of the Government Code for a period of two years following their departure from office. This legislation aims to address concerns regarding the influence of former elected officials on public policy making and ensure a cooling-off period to prevent potential conflicts of interest.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX SB345

Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating a criminal offense.

TX SB217

Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating a criminal offense.

TX SB215

Relating to the prohibition on lobbying by certain elected officers.

TX HB4115

Relating to eligibility for membership on and the regulation of horse racing by the Texas Racing Commission and a prohibition on the conduct of greyhound or other dog racing as live events in this state; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.

TX SB1518

Relating to the establishment of a terrorist offender registry and to the supervision of those terrorist offenders; creating criminal offenses related to terrorism.

TX HB4968

Relating to the establishment of a terrorist offender registry and to the supervision of those terrorist offenders; creating criminal offenses related to terrorism.

TX HB2917

Relating to peace officers and the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses.

TX HB1398

Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.

TX SB2441

Relating to the transfer of functions relating to the economic regulation of water and sewer service from the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel to the Water Public Utility Commission and the Office of Water Public Utility Counsel; creating a criminal offense.

TX SB1527

Relating to human trafficking, including the prosecution and punishment of compelling and solicitation of prostitution and other sexual or assaultive offenses; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.