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
571 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 87 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. With experience representing 87 clients, they advocate for diverse interests before the Texas Legislature and state agencies. Dean R. Mcwilliams maintains active registration with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Jones T.
Jones T. is a registered Texas lobbyist. With experience representing 88 clients, they advocate for diverse interests before the Texas Legislature and state agencies. Jones T. maintains active registration with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Demetrius Mcdaniel
Demetrius Mcdaniel is a registered Texas lobbyist based in Austin, specializing in Aeronautics, Aging, and Agriculture. With experience representing 32 clients, they advocate for diverse interests before the Texas Legislature and state agencies. Demetrius Mcdaniel maintains active registration with the Texas Ethics Commission.
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. With experience representing 36 clients, they advocate for diverse interests before the Texas Legislature and state agencies. Marti R. Luparello maintains active registration with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Christopher Leroy Cavazos
Christopher Leroy Cavazos is a registered Texas lobbyist based in San Antonio, specializing in Business And Commerce, Charitable And Nonprofit Organizations, and City Government. With experience representing 47 clients, they advocate for diverse interests before the Texas Legislature and state agencies. Christopher Leroy Cavazos maintains active registration with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Logan Spence
Logan Spence is a registered Texas lobbyist based in Austin, specializing in Aeronautics, Agriculture, and Alcoholic Beverage Regulation. With experience representing 61 clients, they advocate for diverse interests before the Texas Legislature and state agencies. Logan Spence 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 43 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 44 clients, they advocate for diverse interests before the Texas Legislature and state agencies. Carol Mcgarah 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. With experience representing 26 clients, they advocate for diverse interests before the Texas Legislature and state agencies. Oscar Rodriguez maintains active registration with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Thomas T. Townsend
Thomas T. Townsend is a registered Texas lobbyist serving clients in Austin. With experience representing 27 clients, they advocate for diverse interests before the Texas Legislature and state agencies. Thomas T. Townsend maintains active registration with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Marc Rodriguez
Marc Rodriguez is a registered Texas lobbyist serving clients in Austin. With experience representing 25 clients, they advocate for diverse interests before the Texas Legislature and state agencies. Marc Rodriguez maintains active registration with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Mariah Rodriguez
Mariah Rodriguez is a registered Texas lobbyist based in Austin, specializing in Aliens. With experience representing 26 clients, they advocate for diverse interests before the Texas Legislature and state agencies. Mariah Rodriguez maintains active registration with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Arthur Rodriguez
Arthur Rodriguez is a registered Texas lobbyist. With experience representing 27 clients, they advocate for diverse interests before the Texas Legislature and state agencies. Arthur Rodriguez maintains active registration with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Sergio Cavazos
Sergio Cavazos is a registered Texas lobbyist based in Austin, specializing in Aeronautics, Aging, and Agriculture. With experience representing 46 clients, they advocate for diverse interests before the Texas Legislature and state agencies. Sergio Cavazos maintains active registration with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Haley Cornyn
Haley Cornyn is a registered Texas lobbyist based in Austin, specializing in Aging, Agriculture, and Alcoholic Beverage Regulation. With experience representing 34 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 31 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 43 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 33 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 32 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 571 Technology & Telecommunications lobbyists
- Andrea Mcwilliams
- Dean R. Mcwilliams
- Jones T.
- Demetrius Mcdaniel
- Marti R. Luparello
- Christopher Leroy Cavazos
- Logan Spence
- Sara Sachde
- Carol Mcgarah
- Oscar Rodriguez
- Thomas T. Townsend
- Marc Rodriguez
- Mariah Rodriguez
- Arthur Rodriguez
- Sergio Cavazos
- Haley Cornyn
- Cheri Huddleston
- Lynn Kelly
- Eric Woomer
- Crystal Brown
- Eddie Solis
- John R. Clay Jr.
- Mark Vane
- Thomas Delisi
- Petrus Wassdorf
- Emily Donaldson
- Sawyer Setnicka
- Clay R.
- Crystal Tran
- Paige Johnson
- William Huddleston
- Russell Kelley
- Michael Johnson
- Duncan Norton
- Kent Hance
- Pedro Solis
- Edward Ross III
- Michael J. Johnson
- Luis Saenz
- Shera Eichler
- Neftali Partida
- Ky Ash
- Elizabeth Hadley
- Jay Howard
- J. Mccartt
- Erika Ramirez
- Lorena Robledo
- Nelda Hunter
- Rene A. Ramirez
- Eduardo A. Lucio III
- John Grimes
- Eduardo Lucio III
- Bryan Hebert
- C. Posey
- Robert Howard
- Jorge Ramirez
- Lisa Hughes
- Michael Johnston
- Robert Cook III
- William Peeler Jr.
- Robert Wood
- Elizabeth Farley
- Robert D. Miller
- Sean Abbott
- Matthew Bentley
- Allison Billodeau
- Darlene Brugnoli
- Andrew R. Novak
- Amanda Saldana
- Keith Strama
- Daniel Madru
- Lauren Fleming
- John Colyandro
- Shea Pearson
- Cade Tredway
- G. Whitley
- Kaitlyn Murphy
- Clinton Magee
- Sarah Tredway
- John Bartram
- William J. Miller
- Daniel Mays
- Holly Deshields
- C.J. Tredway
- Christopher Newton
- Matthew Bradley
- Robert Kohler Jr.
- Joseph W. Miller
- David Nichols
- Sara Allen
- Richard Hayes II
- Gavin L. Massingill
- Leslie Pardue
- Daniel Hodge
- Chris Britton
- Craig Holzheauser
- Tracy Morehead
- Anne Mazuca
- Annabelle Sebesta
- Kyle Mauro
- Ross Giesinger
- Ginger Averitt
- Colby Reed Nichols
- Tony Essalih
- Max Moll
- Mignon Mcgarry
- Galt Graydon
- Richard A. Hyde
- Kip Averitt
- Christopher G. Newton
- Hank Clements III
- Christine Bryan
- Tiffiny Britton
- Amber Hausenfluck
- Michael Warner
- Shannon Swan
- John Kroll
- Heather Vasek
- Aaron Cole Gregg
- C. Matthews
- Molly Spratt
- Enrique Marquez
- Thomas Warren
- Marshall Kenderdine
- Robert Culley
- Kwame Walker
- Myra Leo
- Doug Clements
- Clarence Weber
- Nathaniel Walker
- Brittany A. Sharp
- Gavin Massingill
- Michael Barba
- Leslie Ward
- Robert Stratmann
- Rachael Nicole Sunstrum
- Jesse Ancira Jr.
- Carrie Kroll
- Mary Nabers
- Paytyn A. Woltersdorf
- Daniel Gonzalez
- Caroline V. Wylie
- Brandy Marquez
- Tristan Castaneda
- David M. Gonzalez
- Gerald Valdez
- Will Nipper
- Dennis A. Kearns
- Joshua Massingill
- H. Gonzalez
- Richard Webster
- Ginger Murray
- James Jones
- Lisa Blocker
- Sarah Hicks
- Kelly Barnes
- Jennifer Shelley Rodriguez
- Drew Deberry
- Greg Macksood
- John Sepehri
- Steve Bresnen
- Jim M. Grace Jr.
- Richard C. Cantella
- Gardner Pate
- Michael Jackson
- Snapper Carr
- Rachel A. Leibold
- Mark Malone
- Martin Hubert
- Katherine Goodrich
- Snapper L. Carr
- Caitlin Flanders
- Jay Brown
- Joe Morris
- Charles Wright
- Julie Williams
- Bruce Scott
- Lisa O. Kaufman
- Peeler Robert
- Curtis Seidlits Jr.
- Will Mcadams
- David Cabrales
- Gordon R. Johnson
- Andrew Brown
- Ross Peavey
- Brandon Aghamalian
- Tara Reilly-mica
- Adam Leggett
- Alec S. Lewis
- Lauren S Cacheaux
- Shannon Ghangurde
- Timothy Ross
- Jessica Colon
- Kristin Pearson
- Jerry Philips
- Christy Lewis
- Amanda List
- Lindsey Miller
- Ryan Weiseman
- Amy Bresnen
- Jennifer L. Perkins
- Dan Huberty
- Ally Crutcher
- James D. Williamson
- M.j. Nicchio
- Delisa Morales
- Kurt Meachum
- Paul Lagemann
- Denise Davis
- Tara Speegle
- Justin Jordan
- Blanca Laborde
- Trey J. Blocker
- Bryce Adams
- Margaret Cardwell
- Evelyn C. Castillo
- Jaclyn Uresti
- Grace M.
- Deseray Matteson
- Elaine Arnold
- Jarod Love
- Nick James
- Ryan Hecker
- Karen Reagan
- Ruth Hughs
- Marty De Leon
- Chelbi Mims
- Wynn Baker
- Chris Sanchez
- Bill Pewitt
- Revlynn Lawson
- Sabrina Brown
- Sarah Clawson
- James Mathis
- Brandon Garcia
- Kentsey Smith
- Joe Valenzuela
- J. Brown
- Matthew R. Garcia
- Keenisha Protho
- John Pitts
- Don Lewis
- Carolyn Saegert
- Crystal Rios
- Lucas Meyers
- Lynlie Wallace
- Royce Poinsett
- Luis M. Sanchez
- Keely I. Hovatter
- Sarah Matz
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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