Friend,

How do you feel about taxpayer-funded lobbying? After a failed attempt to ban it last session, it's a hot-button issue again in Texas.

This week, we're breaking down who exactly qualifies as taxpayer-funded, the two sides of the argument, and the astounding amount of money involved.

Thanks for making us your trusted source for the answers you need about the money in Texas politics. Draw your own conclusions from the data in Texas lobbying here.

Sincerely,

The Transparency Texas Team