Session is in full throttle, and with it, a higher volume of visitors associated with the legislative community. Among these visitors are lobbyists for various industries and organizations. If you ever want to see a list of lobbyists currently registered with the state, the Texas Ethics Commission (TEC) is the place to go. Chapter 305 of the Texas Government Code requires lobbyists to register with the TEC and to file periodic reports of lobbying activity. On the TEC website, you can find a list of currently registered lobbyists and their contact information, as well as lobby activity reports.  If you're looking for past lists, you can find these on the same page, going back to 1998. The Library has lists in hard copy from 1995 to 1999. For assistance, please contact us at (512) 463-1252.