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Lobbying in Texas: a guide from the State Ethics Commission

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Chapter 305 of the Government Code requires a person who crosses either a compensation or expenditure threshold to register with the Texas Ethics Commission and to file periodic reports of lobbying activity. Chapter 305 also contains restrictions applicable to persons required to register as lobbyists. This lobby law is administered and enforced by the Ethics […]

Lara Keel News for Lobbyists: Texas Adopts Telemedicine Rules

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Texas Adopts Telemedicine Rules In September the Texas Medical Board revised and released new rules changing how telemedicine providers in Texas will be allowed to treat patients. Texas was perhaps the final large market without regulation for video medical consultations. Among other things, the new release abolishes the provision that a “patient site presenter” must […]

Lara Keel Lobbyist News: Meet Lady Bird Johnson

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If Austin Texas is the place to be in our state, that’s in great part due to former first lady Lady Bird Johnson. Her efforts at making our state beautiful and preserving nature have created a reputation that changed our state forever. Lady Bird always loved the outdoors, particularly the wildflowers. She first saw Austin […]

Lara Keel Texas Lobbyist News: Best of Texas Awards for 2017

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The Best of Texas Awards recognizes public-sector professionals and government organizations for dedication and outstanding contributions to our state via IT services. The awards are now in their 16th year. “Government leaders in Texas are leveraging technology to make government services more accessible and easier to use for the Texas residents that want and need […]

Lara Keel Lobbyist News: Texas High-Speed Rail Project

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A Dallas company, Texas Central, has been planning to build a high-speed rail between Dallas and Houston and has reached a deal with a global consortium to carry out the project. An official announcement from the company is expected soon. Carlos Aguilar, the new SEO of Texas Central, has experience with large transportation projects like […]

Red State Women Supporting Abbott

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Red State Women Supporting Abbott The group, Red State Women, is working to help Abbott keep that pledge. Through social media and women’s testimonials, it is countering efforts by a coalition working with Annie’s List. “We’re very interested in finding out what moves women to the polls,” said Cari Christman, Red State Women’s executive director. […]

Texas Health & Human Services Commission Public Meetings and Events

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The following meetings have been posted: October 13, 2014 9 a.m. — Austin Home and Community Based Services Rules Stakeholder Meeting October 14, 2014 11:30 a.m. — Austin Health and Human Services Commission Council October 16, 2014 1:30 p.m. — Austin STAR+PLUS Stakeholder Meeting October 21, 2014 9 a.m. — Austin Council on Children and Families 10 a.m. — San […]

Red State Women showcase the mighty influence of women through new Female Fact[her] campaign

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  For Immediate Release Contact: Carrie Simmons 512.903.1490 carrie@redstatewomen.com Red State Women showcase the mighty influence of women through new Female Fact[her] campaign Austin, TX – Today Red State Women launched a new campaign rightfully named “The Female Fact[her].” The Female Fact[her] is a fact-based web site and crusade to showcase the direct influence women […]

Lara Keel News: Election Update – May 28, 2014

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After a flurry of campaign commercials and (mostly negative) mail pieces, the primary run-off has come and gone. With the Election Day occurring on the Tuesday following the Memorial Day holiday (May 27), turnout was predictably low. Thunderstorms occurring across the state likely lowered turnout further. This election cycle pit Republican vs. Republican in a […]

Red State Women announces female leadership panel to discuss the future of Texas

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Austin, TX – Red State Women is proud to announce our first panel discussion “Texas Women: a story of pride, independence and self-reliance.” The May 20th luncheon will feature a panel discussion with Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick, Texas Workforce Commissioner Hope Andrade, Sen. Donna Campbell and Rep. Linda Harper-Brown regarding our state’s economy, education, energy, […]