Is TxDOT Illegally Lobbying? No, It's 'Outreach'

From statesman.com February 4, 2008...

Was the Texas Department of Transportation lobbying?

Well, yes. One of its commissioners admitted as much to several hundred close friends last week, and the agency identified four of its hired guns in a recent court filing. In fact, in this All-Out Tollfare era, lobbying may be what TxDOT does best.

But the question is: Did TxDOT break the law by lobbying? The answer, despite toll opponents' certitude, is not so clear.

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