Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 2004.003. Exemptions from Registration

(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.