TURF headed to court hearing to stop TxDot lobbying

Terri Hall (photo)

TURF Executive Director

TURF headed to next court hearing in lawsuit to STOP TxDOT’s illegal lobbying

In Travis County District Court on Thursday, March 20, 2008, Texans Uniting for Reform and Freedom (TURF) and TxDOT Attorney Kristina Silcocks will square off in court as TxDOT challenges the court’s jurisdiction over the lawsuit to halt the misuse of taxpayer money for advertising tolls and the Trans Texas Corridor and lobbying by the Texas Department of Transportation. (TxDOT)

Texas taxpayers through TURF, Lawsuit seeking to halt TxDOT’s taxpayer-funded ad campaign & lobbying activities, Thursday, March 20th @ 9 a.m. @ the Travis County District Court, 1000 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas.

The press needs to register request for cameras in the courtroom in advance through the court clerk. Contact Warren Vavra at (512) 854-9093 for more information.