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Raise the ethical standards of the profession through self-regulation, participation in the regulatory process, legislation and continuing education programs.
Address and represent the lobby community's concerns and issues before the Legislature and regulatory agencies.
Develop a recognized education process for association members to elevate their skills and status to Corporate America
Serve as a responsive and credible corporate referral source for association members.
Increase positive awareness of the lobby profession.

IMPORTANT DATES

The next commission meeting has been scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 21, 2010, Room E1.010, Capitol Extension, Austin, Texas. More dates.

PAAT Ethics Compliance Institute is Friday, October 15, 2010.

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June 12, 2010
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June 6, 2010

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Texas Lobby Laws and Rules

Ethics Commission Guide to the Texas Lobby Laws

Chapter 305, Government Code

Texas Ethics Commission Lobby Rules

Ethics Commission Advisory Opinions

Texas Lobby and Ethics Related Statutes

Reporting Tips From The Ethics Commission Legal Division

HELPFUL LINKS

- Texas Ethics Commission

- Texas Legislature

- Quorum Report

- Texas Tribune

- Capitol Inside

- Telicon

- American League of Lobbyists

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