Amend CSHB 1676 by adding a new SECTION, appropriately
numbered, to read as follows:
      SECTION _____.  Subchapter G, Chapter 403, Government Code,
is amended by adding Section 403.1066 to read as follows:
      Sec. 403.1066.  RESTRICTIONS ON LOBBYING EXPENDITURES.  (a)
An organization, program, political subdivision, public institute
of higher education, local community organization or other entity
receiving funds or grants from the permanent funds in Sections
403.105, 403.1055, 403.106 and 403.1065, Government Code may not
use the funds or grant to pay for:
            (1) lobbying expenses incurred by the recipient;
            (2) a person or entity that is required to register
with the Texas Ethics Commission under Chapter 305, Government
Code;
            (3) any partner, employee, employer, relative,
contractor, consultant, or related entity of a person or entity
described by Subdivision (2); or
            (4) a person or entity who has been hired to represent
associations or other entities for the purpose of affecting the
outcome of legislation, agency rules, ordinances, or other
government policies.
      (b) The persons or entities described by Subsection (a) are
not eligible to receive the money or participate either directly or
indirectly in the contracts, funds or grants awarded in Sections
403.105, 403.1055, 403.106, and 403.1065, Government Code.
      (c) Grants or awards made under Sections 403.105, 403.1055,
403.106, and 403.1065, Government Code may not be conditioned on
the enactment of legislation, agency rules or local ordinances.