There are others who believe it is inappropriate and illegitimate for local governments to spend taxpayer money to lobby the Texas legislature against the best interests of citizens. Senator Konni Burton has filed SB 241, which will prohibit individual local governments from lobbying and also prohibit associations, such as the Texas Municipal League, from using Taxpayer money to lobby the legislature. Contact Senator Schwertner and Representative Terry Wilson and ask them to support this bill.
Senator Schwertner has filled a bill, SB 176, that provides for state regulation of Transportation Network Companies, think Uber and Lyft, and prohibits cities from imposing their own unique regulations. Senator Huffines bill, SB 113, would be superior because it allegedly deregulates all ride-for-hire companies. If Senator Huffines bill fails to pass, then Senator Schwertner's bill would be a good second choice.
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