Technology & Telecommunications Lobbying in Texas
The technology and telecommunications sector drives innovation and connectivity across Texas, from broadband expansion to data privacy regulations and emerging technologies. This rapidly evolving industry navigates complex policy issues affecting digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and consumer protection.
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Texas has emerged as a major technology hub, attracting tech giants and startups alike to Austin, Dallas, Houston, and other metros. The technology and telecommunications sector encompasses broadband providers, social media platforms, software companies, semiconductor manufacturers, cybersecurity firms, and emerging technology developers. This diversity creates complex advocacy needs spanning infrastructure investment, regulatory frameworks, and innovation policy.
Broadband expansion remains a critical priority, with lobbying focused on rural connectivity funding, infrastructure deployment regulations, and universal service obligations. Telecommunications companies advocate for streamlined permitting processes, access to utility poles and rights-of-way, and competitive market structures. The transition to 5G networks, fiber optic expansion, and satellite internet services generates ongoing regulatory engagement.
Technology companies increasingly engage on data privacy legislation, cybersecurity standards, artificial intelligence regulation, and content moderation policies. Social media platforms navigate concerns about child safety, misinformation, and platform liability. E-commerce companies address sales tax collection, consumer protection requirements, and marketplace regulations. Cryptocurrency and blockchain companies seek regulatory clarity for digital assets.
The sector's rapid evolution creates constant policy challenges. Emerging issues include artificial intelligence governance, autonomous vehicle regulations, drone operations, smart city infrastructure, and digital identity frameworks. Technology lobbyists must educate legislators on complex technical matters while addressing public concerns about privacy, security, and technological disruption. Successful advocates build bipartisan coalitions around economic development and innovation while navigating legitimate regulatory concerns about consumer protection and public safety.
Top Spenders in This Industry
- Major telecommunications carriers (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile)
- Social media and tech platforms (Meta, Google, Amazon)
- Cable and broadband providers (Comcast, Charter, Spectrum)
- Semiconductor manufacturers (Texas Instruments, Samsung)
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Lobbyists with Proven Technology & Telecommunications Experience
438 lobbyists have represented clients in this industry
Why these lobbyists? Each has represented actual technology & telecommunications clients. Client counts and matching expertise areas are shown on their profiles.
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Andrea Mcwilliams
Andrea Mcwilliams is a registered Texas lobbyist based in Austin, specializing in Aeronautics, Agriculture, and Animals. With experience representing 10 clients, they advocate for diverse interests before the Texas Legislature and state agencies. Andrea Mcwilliams maintains active registration with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Dean R. Mcwilliams
Dean R. Mcwilliams is a registered Texas lobbyist based in Austin, specializing in Amusements Games Sports, Arts And Humanities, and Business And Commerce. Their broad expertise across multiple policy areas allows them to effectively advocate for clients before the Texas Legislature and state agencies. Dean R. Mcwilliams maintains active registration with the Texas Ethics Commission.
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Demetrius Mcdaniel
Demetrius Mcdaniel is a registered Texas lobbyist based in Austin, specializing in Aeronautics, Aging, and Agriculture. With experience representing 10 clients, they advocate for diverse interests before the Texas Legislature and state agencies. Demetrius Mcdaniel maintains active registration with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Logan T. Spence
Logan T. Spence is a registered Texas lobbyist based in Austin, specializing in Aeronautics, Agriculture, and Alcoholic Beverage Regulation. Their broad expertise across multiple policy areas allows them to effectively advocate for clients before the Texas Legislature and state agencies. Logan T. Spence maintains active registration with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Marti Luparello
Andrea McWilliams
Demetrius McDaniel
Marti R. Luparello
Marti R. Luparello is a registered Texas lobbyist based in McGregor, specializing in Agriculture, Alcoholic Beverage Regulation, and Alcoholism And Drug Abuse. Their broad expertise across multiple policy areas allows them to effectively advocate for clients before the Texas Legislature and state agencies. Marti R. Luparello maintains active registration with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Sara Sachde
Sara Sachde is a registered Texas lobbyist based in Austin, specializing in Aeronautics, Agriculture, and Alcoholic Beverage Regulation. With experience representing 10 clients, they advocate for diverse interests before the Texas Legislature and state agencies. Sara Sachde maintains active registration with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Carol Mcgarah
Carol Mcgarah is a registered Texas lobbyist based in Austin, specializing in Aeronautics, Agriculture, and Alcoholic Beverage Regulation. With experience representing 10 clients, they advocate for diverse interests before the Texas Legislature and state agencies. Carol Mcgarah maintains active registration with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Sergio M. Cavazos
Sergio M. Cavazos is a registered Texas lobbyist based in Austin, specializing in Aeronautics, Aging, and Agriculture. Their broad expertise across multiple policy areas allows them to effectively advocate for clients before the Texas Legislature and state agencies. Sergio M. Cavazos maintains active registration with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Thomas T. Townsend
Thomas T. Townsend is a registered Texas lobbyist serving clients in Austin. Thomas T. Townsend maintains active registration with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Oscar Rodriguez
Oscar Rodriguez is a registered Texas lobbyist based in Austin, specializing in Aging, Agriculture, and Alcoholic Beverage Regulation. They represent Texas Assn. of Broadcasters and Texas Assn. of Broadcasters before the Texas Legislature. Oscar Rodriguez maintains active registration with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Marc Rodriguez
Haley Cornyn
Haley Cornyn is a registered Texas lobbyist based in Austin, specializing in Aging, Agriculture, and Alcoholic Beverage Regulation. With experience representing 10 clients, they advocate for diverse interests before the Texas Legislature and state agencies. Haley Cornyn maintains active registration with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Cheri Huddleston
Cheri Huddleston is a registered Texas lobbyist based in Austin, specializing in Aeronautics, Agriculture, and Alcoholic Beverage Regulation. With experience representing 10 clients, they advocate for diverse interests before the Texas Legislature and state agencies. Cheri Huddleston maintains active registration with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Lynn Kelly
Lynn Kelly is a registered Texas lobbyist based in Austin, specializing in Aeronautics, Agriculture, and Alcoholic Beverage Regulation. With experience representing 10 clients, they advocate for diverse interests before the Texas Legislature and state agencies. Lynn Kelly maintains active registration with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Eric Woomer
Eric Woomer is a registered Texas lobbyist based in Austin, specializing in Business And Commerce, Corporations And Associations, and Economic And Industrial Development. With experience representing 10 clients, they advocate for diverse interests before the Texas Legislature and state agencies. Eric Woomer maintains active registration with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Crystal Brown
Crystal Brown is a registered Texas lobbyist based in Austin, specializing in Agriculture, Alcoholic Beverage Regulation, and Amusements Games Sports. With experience representing 10 clients, they advocate for diverse interests before the Texas Legislature and state agencies. Crystal Brown maintains active registration with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Browse 250 of 438 Technology & Telecommunications lobbyists
- Andrea Mcwilliams
- Dean R. Mcwilliams
- Jones T.
- Demetrius Mcdaniel
- Logan T. Spence
- Marti Luparello
- Andrea McWilliams
- Demetrius McDaniel
- Marti R. Luparello
- Sara Sachde
- Carol Mcgarah
- Sergio M. Cavazos
- Thomas T. Townsend
- Oscar Rodriguez
- Marc Rodriguez
- Haley Cornyn
- Cheri Huddleston
- Lynn Kelly
- Eric Woomer
- Crystal Brown
- Eddie Solis
- John R. Clay Jr.
- Thomas Delisi
- Russell T. Kelley
- Emily Donaldson
- Mark Vane
- Duncan C. Norton
- Petrus Wassdorf
- Haley Cornyn
- Mark Vane
- Crystal Tran
- Clay R.
- Kent Hance
- Sawyer Setnicka
- Eddie Solis
- Sawyer Setnicka
- Michael J. Johnson
- Luis Saenz
- Ky Ash
- Neftali Partida
- Elizabeth Hadley
- Jay Howard
- Shera Eichler
- J. Mccartt
- Erika Ramirez
- Lorena Robledo
- Robert B. Wood
- Nelda Hunter
- Rene A. Ramirez
- Jay Howard
- Eduardo A. Lucio III
- Luis J. Saenz
- Bryan Hebert
- C. Posey
- Eduardo Lucio III
- John Grimes
- Crystal Brown
- Ky Ash
- C. Posey
- Jorge Ramirez
- Robert D. Miller
- Sean Abbott
- Allison Billodeau
- Andrew R. Novak
- Matthew Bentley
- Darlene Brugnoli
- Amanda Saldana
- Keith Strama
- Daniel Mays
- John Colyandro
- Shea Pearson
- Daniel Madru
- Lauren Fleming
- Keith Strama
- Kaitlyn Murphy
- Cade Tredway
- Allison Billodeau
- William J. Miller
- G. Whitley
- Sarah Tredway
- Daniel Mays
- Clinton Magee
- John Bartram
- Holly Deshields
- Shea Pearson
- David Nichols
- Joseph Miller
- Leslie Pardue
- Gavin L. Massingill
- Daniel Hodge
- Craig Holzheauser
- Kyle Mauro
- Anne Mazuca
- Michael J. Warner
- Colby Reed Nichols
- Annabelle Sebesta
- Ginger Averitt
- Tony Essalih
- Tracy Morehead
- Ross Giesinger
- Max Moll
- Mignon Mcgarry
- Gerald A. Valdez
- Galt Graydon
- Christine Bryan
- Robert D. Culley
- Chris Britton
- Richard A. Hyde
- Kip Averitt
- Aaron Cole Gregg
- Caroline Wylie
- John Kroll
- Amber Hausenfluck
- Christopher G. Newton
- Hank Clements III
- Daniel Hodge
- Tristan Castaneda Jr.
- Tiffiny Britton
- Shannon Swan
- Molly Spratt
- Molly Spratt
- Ancira Jesse
- Brandy Marquez
- Thomas Warren
- Marshall Kenderdine
- Robert Stratmann
- Richard T. Webster
- C. Matthews
- Doug Clements
- Gavin Massingill
- Michael Warner
- Robert Culley
- Heather Vasek
- Tracy Morehead
- Myra Leo
- Nathaniel Walker
- Enrique Marquez
- James Jones
- Aaron Gregg
- Brittany A. Sharp
- Rachael Sunstrum
- Clarence Weber
- Daniel Gonzalez
- Robert Stratmann
- Kwame Walker
- Michael Barba
- Molly K. Spratt
- Doug Clements
- Anne Mazuca
- C. L. Matthews
- Rachael Nicole Sunstrum
- Caroline V. Wylie
- James W. Mathis
- Sarah Hicks
- Kelly Barnes
- Jennifer Shelley Rodriguez
- Greg Macksood
- Drew Deberry
- John Sepehri
- Matthew A. Russell
- Richard C. Cantella
- Steve Bresnen
- Michael Jackson
- Martin Hubert
- Snapper Carr
- Rachel A. Leibold
- Jim M. Grace Jr.
- Snapper L. Carr
- Gardner Pate
- Peeler Robert
- Gordon R. Johnson
- David Cabrales
- Shannon Ghangurde
- Will Mcadams
- Bruce Scott
- Ross Peavey
- Paige West
- Andrew Brown
- Charles Wright
- Mark Malone
- Lauren S Cacheaux
- Joe Morris
- Lisa O. Kaufman
- Alec S. Lewis
- Tara Reilly-mica
- Kristin Pearson
- Curtis Seidlits Jr.
- Ryan A. Clay
- Jennifer L. Perkins
- Ally Crutcher
- Timothy D. Ross
- Jay Brown
- Adam Leggett
- Brandon Aghamalian
- Amy Bresnen
- Jo Cuevas
- Royce Pabst Poinsett
- Drew DeBerry
- Lindsey Miller
- Alec Lewis
- Tara Speegle
- James D. Williamson
- Christy Lewis
- Paul Lagemann
- Jerry Philips
- Justin Jordan
- Bryce Adams
- Timothy Ross
- Trey J. Blocker
- Dan Huberty
- Amanda List
- Katherine Goodrich
- Denise Davis
- Grace M.
- Jaclyn J. Uresti
- Keely Hovatter
- Jaclyn Uresti
- Evelyn C. Castillo
- Luis Sanchez
- Delisa Morales
- Ryan Weiseman
- Julie Williams
- Margaret Cardwell
- Will McAdams
- Carolyn Saegert
- M.j. Nicchio
- Keenisha Protho
- Ruth Hughs
- Blanca Laborde
- Mindy Ellmer
- Sabrina Brown
- Deseray Matteson
- Caitlin R. Flanders
- James Mathis
- Sarah C. Clawson
- Matthew Garcia
- Brandon Garcia
- Marty De Leon
- David Cabrales
- Kurt Meachum
- Ryan Hecker
- Matthew R. Garcia
- P. Hamilton
- Lisa Kaufman
- Wynn Baker
- Mark A. Havens
- Gerald Valdez
- Chelbi Mims
- Steve Bresnen
- Amanda List
Why Hire a Technology & Telecommunications Lobbyist?
Industry-Specific Knowledge
Deep understanding of technology & telecommunications policy landscapes, regulatory frameworks, and legislative priorities affecting your business.
Established Relationships
Connections with key legislators, committee chairs, and agency officials who oversee technology & telecommunications regulations.
Proven Track Record
Experience delivering results for technology & telecommunications clients with similar challenges and objectives.
Strategic Coalition Building
Ability to build coalitions within the technology & telecommunications sector and across allied industries to amplify advocacy efforts.
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