Sec. 2004.003.  EXEMPTIONS FROM REGISTRATION.  An individual is not required to register under Section 2004.002 because of:
(1)  the individual's appearance or contact on an interagency matter if the individual is an officer or employee of the state agency;  or
(2)  a contact by the individual with the state agency or an officer or employee of the agency if the contact:
(A)  is solely for obtaining information and an attempt is not made to influence the action of an officer or employee of the agency;
(B)  consists of making an appearance and participating at a public hearing;
(C)  is made in a matter in which a pleading or other instrument that discloses the individual's representation is on file with the agency;  or
(D)  is one for which the individual does not receive compensation or any thing of value.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.