SECTION 34.41. Expenditure Threshold

(a) A person must register as a lobbyist under chapter 305 of the Texas Government Code if the person makes total expenditures of more than the amount specified in Tex. Gov't Code §305.003(a)(1), as amended by Figure 2 in 1 TAC §18.31 in a calendar quarter, not including expenditures for the person's own travel, food, lodging, or membership dues, on activities described in Government Code §305.006(b) to communicate directly with one or more members of the legislative or executive branch to influence legislation or administrative action.

(b) An expenditure made by a member of the judicial, legislative, or executive branch of state government or an officer or employee of a political subdivision of the state acting in his or her official capacity is not included for purposes of determining whether a person is required to register under Government Code, §305.003(a)(1).

(c) An expenditure made in connection with an event to promote the interests of a designated geographic area or political subdivision is not included for purposes of determining whether a person has crossed the registration threshold in Government Code, §305.003(a)(1), if the expenditure is made by a group that exists for the limited purpose of sponsoring the event or by a person acting on behalf of such a group.

Source Note: The provisions of this §34.41 adopted to be effective December 18, 1996, 21 TexReg 11820; amended to be effective January 1, 2020, 44 TexReg 7884; amended to be effective January 1, 2021, 45 TexReg 8514; amended to be effective January 3, 2022, 46 TexReg 9236; amended to be effective January 1, 2023, 47 TexReg 6824; amended to be effective January 1, 2024, 48 TexReg 6465