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PAAT EDUCATION EVENTS
The 2008 PAAT Ethics Compliance Institute will be held on November 13th at Barton Creek Resort. Stay tuned for more information. If you have any questions
Allison Small.
PAAT held a members-only roundtable discussion with Mary Camp and Melanie Harshman from the Legislative Reference Library on Thursday, June 19th. The presentation materials will be sent out to members in the coming days.
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Ethics panel works quietly to discipline public officials
Austin American-Statesman
June 19, 2008
Lobbyists despised but not ridiculed
The Washington Times
June 3, 2008
Lawmakers pay wives with campaign donations
When ethics complaints were filed last year, state representatives reacted differently.
Austin American-Statesman
May 26, 2008
5 Myths About Lobbyists
Washington Post
May 24, 2008
Political donations: 3 things to know
CNN Money
May 22, 2008
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MEMBERS
- Corporate Members
- Association Members
- Contract Lobbyists
IMPORTANT TOPICS
Ethics Commission Meeting
The next commission meeting is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on Friday,
August 15, 2008, at the Capitol Extension, Room E1.010, in Austin,
Texas.
Detail Reporting Threshold Moves to $90.60
The legislative per diem is now $151 per day. The impact to lobbyists is that expenditures for food, beverages and entertainment will now have to exceed $90.60 (not counting taxes and tip) to be detail reported.
2008 Lobby Registration
You can now file your 2008 lobby registrations. Be sure to upgrade to the latest version of the software – version 2.2.0.
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The next commission meeting is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on Friday, August 15, 2008, at the Capitol Extension, Room E1.010, in Austin, Texas.
LATEST COMPLIANCE TIPS
Please remember to report any mass media expenditures and to include a legislative advertising disclaimer as appropriate.
PAAT
The Professional Advocacy Association of Texas is the recognized statewide association for the Texas lobby community. We strive to represent the issues and concerns of our membership on compliance and ethics matters before State Government, enhance the images of the public advocacy profession, and serve as a trusted referral source for those seeking legislative representation.
HELPFUL LINKS
- Ethics Commission
- Texas Legislature
- Quorum Report
- Texas Weekly
- Hill Zoo
- Capitol Inside
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