About this data
Anyone paid to communicate with the Texas Legislature or a state agency to influence legislation or administrative action must register as a lobbyist with the Texas Ethics Commission. Each registration lists the lobbyist's clients and the subject areas they work on. Compensation is a self-reported bracket, not an exact figure, and a payment type of “prospective” means the lobbyist has registered but reported no compensation yet. Registration is with a branch of government — it does not indicate contact with, or support from, any specific officeholder.
2026 registration
| Client | Compensation | Type | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institute for Justice | $23K–$57K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Feb 19, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026 |
Subject areas
Business And CommerceCity GovernmentEducationEnvironmentHousingOccupational RegulationOther: Freedom of speech; forfeitureOther: No activityPolitical SubdivisionsProperty Interests
2024 registration
| Client | Compensation | Type | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institute for Justice | $22K–$54K | Prospective — no compensation reported yet | Jan 3, 2024 → Dec 31, 2024 |
Subject areas
Business And CommerceCivil Remedies And LiabilitiesConsumer ProtectionCriminal ProceduresEducationFees And Other Non-Tax RevenueOccupational RegulationOther: freedom of speech; forfeiture; immunityOther: zoning reformProperty InterestsState Agencies Boards And Commissions