FEC Statement on the Supreme Court’s Decision in Citizens United v. FEC

February 5, 2010

February Dates of Note

January 2010

Who is helped, or hurt, by the Citizens United decision?

January 24, 2010

Texas Ethics Commission Statement on Citizens United v. FEC

January 22, 2010

Citizens United vs. FEC Decision

January 21, 2010

On Thursday, January 21, the United States Supreme Court, in the case of Citizens United vs. FEC, determined that corporate independent expenditures could not be banned by federal law. The court left intact the requirements for disclosure and disclaimers in the law, but in effect has thrown out restrictions prohibiting corporate political contributions. See PAAT brief on this decision. PAAT members, we will send out more information on this decision shortly.

 

  Professional ADVOCACY ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS


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.


Please Allison Small if you are interested in joining or if you have any questions about PAAT.

 

IMPORTANT TOPICS

Citizens United vs. FEC Supreme Court Decision

See PAAT brief on this decision. PAAT members, we will send out more information on this decision shortly.

2010 Lobby Registration Renewal
Time to renew your lobby registration. Click here to link to Texas Ethics Commission registration forms.

Find A Lobbyist
PAAT Members are well-respected lobbyists and company/association government affairs representatives who are serious about what they do and are committed to integrity and high ethical standards. Find a lobbyist.

2009 Texas Legislature
Click here to download the Ethics Commission list of relevant ethics related legislation passed by the 81st Texas Legislature.

2009 PAAT Lobby Guide

Information for ethically approaching many of the situations with which a lobbyist comes into contact.  >>More



 

The next commission meeting is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, February 11, 2010, at the Capitol Extension, Room E1.010, Austin, Texas.


Winter Compliance Tips

1. The maximum you are allowed to pay for a gift to a member of the legislature or staff without having to detail report is $50.00.

2. If you give a gift of food or beverage, it may be considered a gift and not food/beverage, which means the presence requirement does not apply.

3. If your company has a party and members of the legislature or staff attend you must report the total cost of the benefit to them.

4. If you take a member of the legislature hunting or to some other event, there are several things to remember...Link to more detailed information.

           
 
 Miss Manners
 
 Lobby Forms
 
  "Know the good lobbyists from the bad. Good lobbyists will give all sides of an issue so utilize them. They'll tell you the truth."   2010 Lobby Registration Form
Lobby Activities Report Form
Conflict of Interest Notice to Client by Lobbyist
Conflict of Interest Statement Filed with Texas Ethics Commission by Lobbyist
>>More Forms
 

- Texas Ethics Commission
- Texas Legislature
- Quorum Report
- Texas Weekly
- Capitol Inside
- Telicon
- More