Tom DeLay, the bug man from Sugar Land, has always despised environmental regulation. Now, as House majority whip, he's in a position to do something about it.
​Lobbyists who do business with the county government can now register online with County Clerk Beverly Kaufman.The operative word there is "can."Registration began yesterday afternoon, and so far the number of registered lobbyists is...zero. At least as far as we can tell by searching the website.Hector DeLeon, a spokesman for Kaufman's office, tells Hair Balls he's not aware of anyone registering. That's because the process is entirely voluntary.Kaufman's office doesn't make the rules; they