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REPRESENTING THE LOBBY AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMUNITY IN TEXAS

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ETHICS COMMISSION SUNSET REVIEW

The Texas Ethics Commission underwent Sunset Review during the 2024–2025 cycle (89th Legislative Session). While PAAT engaged actively in the process—submitting formal recommendations to improve ethics laws and procedures and closely monitoring legislative developments—no Sunset legislation for the Commission passed in either chamber this session. This marks a repeat of history: during the 2012–2013 Sunset cycle, Senate Bill 219 (83R), which would have implemented Sunset recommendations, was passed by the Legislature but ultimately vetoed by the Governor. Importantly, unlike most agencies, the Ethics Commission cannot be abolished through inaction on Sunset legislation. Because the agency was created through a constitutional amendment approved by Texas voters, its existence is preserved regardless of legislative failure to reauthorize it.
TEXAS SUNSET COMMISSION

PROMOTING ADVOCACY
ADVANCING INTEGRITY

PAAT is Texas’ professional organization of government affairs advocates. We stand for integrity and professionalism in government advocacy and promote the important role our profession plays in policy development.

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ETHICS CONSULTATION

Provide Clear and Continual Guidance on the

Texas Ethics Laws and Rules

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Create Opportunities for the Government Affairs

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We represent the issues of the government affairs profession before state government and the Ethics Commission; promote public advocacy practice; and serve as a trusted referral source for those seeking legislative and regulatory representation.

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KEY ISSUES

PAAT is gearing up to work on several key issues impacting the government affairs profession during the interim and into the 90th Legislative Session. If there are ethics, lobbying, or other related matters you'd like us to consider as part of our legislative agenda, please share your input by filling out [this form].

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89th Session Sine Die

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23

Years Since PAAT

was Founded 

12

Legislative Sessions Worked on

Behalf of our Members

92

Ethics Commission

Meetings Monitored

1000+

Legislative Proposals Reviewed,

Defeated or Advanced