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Exposing the truth about taxpayer-funded lobbying in Texas. In this episode of Parent Empowerment with Mandy Drogin, Mandy sits down with TPPF policy scholar Ben Crockett to uncover how millions of taxpayer dollars are being funneled to lobbying organizations, activist nonprofits, political advocacy groups, and special interests that many Texans never intended to fund.
The discussion explores how local governments use public money to finance organizations that lobby elected officials, influence legislation, engage in political activism, and advocate for policies that many taxpayers oppose. Mandy and Ben examine examples from major Texas cities, discuss the growing role of nonprofit organizations in local government spending, and explain why banning taxpayer-funded lobbying has become a top priority for government transparency and accountability advocates.
In this episode:
What taxpayer-funded lobbying is and how it works
Why Texas taxpayers are paying governments to lobby other governments
Local government grants to activist organizations
The connection between lobbying, political action committees (PACs), and taxpayer dollars
Why advocates say government should focus on core services instead of political activism
Policy solutions to improve transparency and reduce government waste
If you care about property taxes, government accountability, transparency, limited government, and protecting Texas taxpayers, this episode breaks down one of the most controversial issues facing the Texas Legislature.
π Like this video if you support government transparency.
π¬ Share your thoughts in the comments: Should taxpayer-funded lobbying be banned in Texas?
π Subscribe for more conversations on Texas policy, education reform, property taxes, and empowering parents.
The discussion explores how local governments use public money to finance organizations that lobby elected officials, influence legislation, engage in political activism, and advocate for policies that many taxpayers oppose. Mandy and Ben examine examples from major Texas cities, discuss the growing role of nonprofit organizations in local government spending, and explain why banning taxpayer-funded lobbying has become a top priority for government transparency and accountability advocates.
In this episode:
What taxpayer-funded lobbying is and how it works
Why Texas taxpayers are paying governments to lobby other governments
Local government grants to activist organizations
The connection between lobbying, political action committees (PACs), and taxpayer dollars
Why advocates say government should focus on core services instead of political activism
Policy solutions to improve transparency and reduce government waste
If you care about property taxes, government accountability, transparency, limited government, and protecting Texas taxpayers, this episode breaks down one of the most controversial issues facing the Texas Legislature.
π Like this video if you support government transparency.
π¬ Share your thoughts in the comments: Should taxpayer-funded lobbying be banned in Texas?
π Subscribe for more conversations on Texas policy, education reform, property taxes, and empowering parents.
Creators and Guests
Host
Mandy Drogin
Mandy Drogin is the Campaign Director for TPPF's Next Generation Texas campaign. Mandy is one of the top education reform leaders in Texas with experience managing grassroots, marketing, election and legislative campaigns. Prior to joining TPPF she was at the American Federation for Children for nearly 8 years where she served as the State Director for the past 3 years and helped make important gains in Texas. She has a talent for organizing complex coalitions and factions, motivating people, understanding and communicating policy, image and branding, and running campaign teams.
What is Parent Empowerment with Mandy Drogin?
Parent Empowerment with Mandy Drogin is a product of the Texas Public Policy Foundation that hosts real conversations with real parents from across Texas where they share their experiences, struggles, and victories within the Texas education system. From concerning content in public schools to classroom behavior and wins in homeschooling, Parent Empowerment with Mandy Drogin covers all aspects of Texas education through the parents eyesβand asks how we can ensure transparency, quality, respect, and choice for all Texas parents, students, and taxpayers.