DOTs track and monitor transportation-related bills, testify at legislative hearings, provide requested information to legislators and legislative staff, or develop recommendations concerning proposed legislation. In some states, the DOT formally presents its position on legislative measures through the work of one or more registered lobbyists. Florida, Georgia, Iowa and Missouri report lobbying the legislature (see State Profiles); in other states-including Louisiana and Texas-however, the DOT does not engage in lobbying. In Texas, state agency employees are prohibited from influencing legislation, but the Texas Transportation Commission has been statutorily granted the authority to provide recommendations to the governor and the legislature on DOT operations and efficiencies.10