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Amend CSSB 10 as follows:
Sec. 556.0055. RESTRICTIONS ON LOBBYING EXPENDITURES. (a) A political subdivision [or private entity] that receives state funds may not use the funds to pay:
(1) lobbying expenses incurred by the recipient of the funds;
(2) a person or entity that is required to register with the Texas Ethics Commission under Chapter 305;
(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 that 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.
(a-1) A private entity that receives state funds may not use the funds for a purpose described by Subsection (a)(1), (3), or (4).
(a-2) A private entity that receives state funds or that currently is entered into or seeks to be awarded a contract of $100 million or more with a state agency may not directly or indirectly compensate a person required to register as a lobbyist under Chapter 305 for lobbying services.
(b) A political subdivision or private entity that violates Subsection (a) is not eligible to receive [additional] state funds.