HB 755 restricts the use of public funds by certain government entities to hire registered lobbyists. It requires that any lobbying contracts be approved transparently in a public meeting, posted online, and excludes reimbursement for entertainment or lobbying expenses. These reforms are critical to preventing the misuse of taxpayer dollars for political advocacy that may not reflect the will of the public.

Government Should Not Lobby Against the People
The Libertarian Party of Texas (LPTexas) opposes the use of government resources to influence legislation for the expansion of government authority or funding (Platform § I.3.b, § II.1). Taxpayer dollars should not be used by local governments, utilities, or public institutions to hire lobbyists who often work against individual liberty and limited government. HB 755 helps limit this abuse.

Protecting the Rights of Taxpayers
HB 755 protects Texans from being forced to subsidize political speech and influence that they may not support. The bill enhances transparency by requiring the public posting of lobbying contracts, dollar amounts, and legislative agendas. LPTexas supports any effort to ensure that government entities are held accountable to the taxpayers they serve—not to special interests or political insiders.

Keeping Government in Its Proper Role
LPTexas holds that the government should be the servant, not the master, of the people (Platform § Preamble). When government entities use public money to lobby for more taxes, regulations, or monopolistic control, they exceed their proper role. HB 755 restores balance by limiting such practices and returning political advocacy to the realm of voluntary civil society.

Conclusion
The Libertarian Party of Texas supports HB 755 as a necessary check on the misuse of public funds for lobbying. It protects taxpayers, promotes transparency, and limits the ability of the government to grow at the expense of liberty. We urge lawmakers to support HB 755 and restore public trust in limited, accountable government.