County judge

Throughout the last several legislative sessions, certain legislators have continued their efforts to obtain laws to prohibit local officials and their nonprofit associations from communicating with the Texas Legislature.

The County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas has passed a resolution voicing its opposition to this proposed prohibition.

According to Senior General Counsel Jim Allison, this legislation would bar local officials from spending money to contact the legislature or support nonprofit associations that communicate on their behalf.

This misguided proposal would silence the voice of local officials while increasing the influence of special interest groups.