Taxpayer-funded lobbying is an abuse of public trust. The voices of Texans are being drowned out by well-funded lobbyists hired with their own tax dollars. Worse, taxpayer-funded lobbyists are being used to block government transparency, shield corruption, and oppose the interests of those they claim to represent. This whitepaper presents a bold solution: ban taxpayer-funded lobbying in Texas, stop taxpayer dollars from going to lobbyist organizations, and prevent businesses receiving tax abatements from lobbying for more taxpayer-funded perks. It’s time to ensure that Texans’ voices are heard, not drowned out by well-funded special interests.