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 …
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…
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 …
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. Lupar…
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 agenc…
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 regist…
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 registra…
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 regi…
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.
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 regist…
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.
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.
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.
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 Texa…
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…
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 registrati…
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 activ…
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…
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. Eri…
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- Andrea Mcwilliams
- Dean R. Mcwilliams
- Jones T.
- Demetrius Mcdaniel
- Marti R. Luparello
- Christopher Leroy Cavazos
- Logan Spence
- Sara Sachde
- Carol Mcgarah
- Thomas T. Townsend
- Oscar Rodriguez
- Marc Rodriguez
- Arthur Rodriguez
- Mariah Rodriguez
- Sergio Cavazos
- Haley Cornyn
- Lynn Kelly
- Cheri Huddleston
- Crystal Brown
- Eric Woomer
- Eddie Solis
- Mark Vane
- John R. Clay Jr.
- Thomas Delisi
- Petrus Wassdorf
- Emily Donaldson
- Sawyer Setnicka
- Clay R.
- Paige Johnson
- Crystal Tran
- Russell Kelley
- Michael Johnson
- Duncan Norton
- William Huddleston
- 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
- Robert Cook III
- Lisa Hughes
- Michael Johnston
- William Peeler Jr.
- Robert Wood
- Elizabeth Farley
- Robert D. Miller
- Matthew Bentley
- Sean Abbott
- Allison Billodeau
- Darlene Brugnoli
- Andrew R. Novak
- Keith Strama
- Amanda Saldana
- Daniel Madru
- Lauren Fleming
- John Colyandro
- William J. Miller
- Shea Pearson
- G. Whitley
- Clinton Magee
- Cade Tredway
- Kaitlyn Murphy
- Sarah Tredway
- John Bartram
- Daniel Mays
- C.J. Tredway
- Holly Deshields
- Robert Kohler Jr.
- Christopher Newton
- Joseph W. Miller
- David Nichols
- Matthew Bradley
- Sara Allen
- Richard Hayes II
- Chris Britton
- Gavin L. Massingill
- Leslie Pardue
- Daniel Hodge
- Tracy Morehead
- Craig Holzheauser
- Mignon Mcgarry
- Anne Mazuca
- Annabelle Sebesta
- Kyle Mauro
- Ross Giesinger
- Max Moll
- Tony Essalih
- Galt Graydon
- Colby Reed Nichols
- Ginger Averitt
- Christine Bryan
- Kip Averitt
- Michael Warner
- Shannon Swan
- Christopher G. Newton
- Hank Clements III
- Amber Hausenfluck
- Tiffiny Britton
- Richard A. Hyde
- Aaron Cole Gregg
- John Kroll
- Heather Vasek
- Jesse Ancira Jr.
- C. Matthews
- Molly Spratt
- Robert Culley
- Kwame Walker
- Marshall Kenderdine
- Enrique Marquez
- Thomas Warren
- Leslie Ward
- Clarence Weber
- Nathaniel Walker
- Myra Leo
- Robert Stratmann
- Doug Clements
- Michael Barba
- Rachael Nicole Sunstrum
- Brittany A. Sharp
- Gavin Massingill
- Carrie Kroll
- Daniel Gonzalez
- Mary Nabers
- Paytyn A. Woltersdorf
- Gerald Valdez
- Caroline V. Wylie
- Tristan Castaneda
- Brandy Marquez
- David M. Gonzalez
- Dennis A. Kearns
- Will Nipper
- Joshua Massingill
- James Jones
- H. Gonzalez
- Richard Webster
- Ginger Murray
- Lisa Blocker
- Sarah Hicks
- Kelly Barnes
- Jennifer Shelley Rodriguez
- Jay Brown
- Drew Deberry
- Steve Bresnen
- Jim M. Grace Jr.
- Greg Macksood
- John Sepehri
- Mark Malone
- Gardner Pate
- Bruce Scott
- Richard C. Cantella
- Michael Jackson
- James Mathis
- Julie Williams
- Joe Morris
- Caitlin Flanders
- Snapper Carr
- Rachel A. Leibold
- Martin Hubert
- Snapper L. Carr
- Katherine Goodrich
- Will Mcadams
- Tara Reilly-mica
- Timothy Ross
- Lisa O. Kaufman
- Curtis Seidlits Jr.
- Adam Leggett
- Charles Wright
- Andrew Brown
- Jessica Colon
- Brandon Aghamalian
- Peeler Robert
- Royce Poinsett
- Lauren S Cacheaux
- Ross Peavey
- David Cabrales
- Alec S. Lewis
- Gordon R. Johnson
- Shannon Ghangurde
- Jerry Philips
- Nick James
- Kristin Pearson
- Ryan Weiseman
- Christy Lewis
- James D. Williamson
- Amanda List
- Kurt Meachum
- Dan Huberty
- Lindsey Miller
- Delisa Morales
- Ally Crutcher
- Amy Bresnen
- J. Brown
- Jennifer L. Perkins
- Denise Davis
- Trey J. Blocker
- Evelyn C. Castillo
- Blanca Laborde
- M.j. Nicchio
- Tara Speegle
- Justin Jordan
- Chris Sanchez
- Bill Pewitt
- Bryce Adams
- Paul Lagemann
- Margaret Cardwell
- Elaine Arnold
- Ryan Hecker
- Chelbi Mims
- Jaclyn Uresti
- Wynn Baker
- Sarah Clawson
- Lynlie Wallace
- Grace M.
- Matthew R. Garcia
- Revlynn Lawson
- Deseray Matteson
- Sabrina Brown
- Luis M. Sanchez
- Mindy Ellmer
- Jarod Love
- Karen Reagan
- Ruth Hughs
- Joe Valenzuela
- Keely I. Hovatter
- Marty De Leon
- Brandon Garcia
- Ryan Clay
- Paul N. Wageman
- John Pitts
- Carolyn Saegert
- Crystal Rios
- Kentsey Smith
- 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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