THE GOLD STANDARD FOR ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM

REPRESENTING THE LOBBY AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMUNITY IN TEXAS

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ETHICS COMMISSION SUNSET REVIEW

 The 2012-2013 Sunset review of the Ethics Commission resulted in legislative passage of Senate Bill 219 (83R). The bill, however, was vetoed by the Governor. The Commission is now under Sunset Review for the 2024-2025 Review Cycle - 89th Legislative Session. PAAT will be involved in the Sunset Review process in a variety of ways - including submitting recommendations for improvements to the ethics laws and processes, and monitoring the review process. If you are interested in submitting recommendations or being a part of PAAT's Sunset Review Committee click below (must be a PAAT member).
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2024 PAAT

INSTITUTE

December 4 / Otis Hotel / 10am-3pm

CLE Offered


Are you ready for the 89th?

With the 89th Texas Legislative Session right around the corner, join us for our annual PAAT Institute to ensure you are prepared on all fronts: ethics compliance, client and issue management, process navigation and more!  

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ETHICS. INTEGRITY.

The Professional Advocacy Association of Texas is the only recognized statewide group for the lobby and government affairs community. Since our inception in 2002, PAAT has become the gold standard for compliance with the law and professionalism. Our members are well-respected advocacy and government affairs professionals who are serious about what they do and are committed to integrity and high ethical standards. On behalf of our membership, PAAT works with the Texas Ethics Commission and the Texas State Legislature to improve understanding and compliance with the law relating to lobbying in Texas, while creating opportunities for collaboration, promotion of best practices and relationship-building.

REPRESENTATION

Represent the Lobby at the Texas Legislature,

the Texas Ethics Commission, in the Media

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EXCLUSIVE EVENTS

 Host Ethics Education Opportunities for the

Lobby & Government Affairs Community

Upcoming Events

ETHICS CONSULTATION

Provide Clear and Continual Guidance on the

Texas Ethics Laws and Rules

Ask Questions

NETWORKING

Create Opportunities for the Government Affairs

Community to Mentor and Network

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We are celebrating our 20th Anniversary this year and it’s been an honor to represent, educate and engage the lobby and government affairs community during that time.  We are proud of what we have accomplished over the years, and as we look ahead to the next 20, we want to ensure our membership base continues to expand and that our activities and events continue to meet the growing and diverse needs of our profession.

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KEY ISSUES

We are currently working on several issues related to the government affairs profession that we think are important to review during  the 89th Session. If there are ethics, lobby or other related issues you would like us to consider including in our legislative agenda fill out this form. Also go to our Sunset Review page for information about how to get involved in the Texas Ethics Commission Sunset Review process.

89th Session Countdown

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89th Session Sine Die

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20


Years Since PAAT

was Founded 

10


Legislative Sessions Worked on

Behalf of our Members

110


Ethics Commission

Meetings Monitored

500+


Legislative Proposals Reviewed,

Defeated or Advanced

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