“Voters shouldn’t have their taxpayer dollars squandered to pay for hired-gun lobbyists who too often are working against taxpayer interests.”

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of Senate Bill 29 – Stop Taxpayer Funded Lobbying, by Sen. Bob Hall, R-Edgewood:

“I congratulate Sen. Hall and the Texas Senate for passing this legislation and for taking a principled stand against this local misuse of taxpayer funds. Voters elect local officials to represent them. They shouldn’t have their taxpayer dollars squandered to pay for hired-gun lobbyists who too often are working against taxpayer interests. Senate Bill 29 is a principled conservative reform that is long overdue and I commend the Texas Senate for passing it today.”