TX SB1420

Prohibits counties, municipalities, and school districts from spending public money or providing compensation to directly or indirectly influence legislation pending before the Texas Legislature

Allows exceptions for officers/employees providing information to legislators or appearing before legislative committees, elected officials advocating on legislation, and employees engaging in activities that would not require lobbyist registration

Permits paying dues to nonprofit state associations that lobby collectively on behalf of local governments, unless those associations hire outside registered lobbyists (full-time employees are exempt from this restriction)

Creates an exception allowing local governments to hire registered lobbyists specifically for legislation related to the military, military service members, or military veterans

Grants taxpayers or residents the right to seek injunctive relief against violations, with recovery of attorney's fees and costs if they prevail in court

Applies to expenditures and nonprofit establishments made on or after September 1, 2025