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Robert D. Miller
Robert Miller is a Partner at Troutman Pepper Locke LLP and Principal of Troutman Strategies, representing businesses and prominent individuals in their interactions with government. With over 40 years of experience in lobbying local, state, and federal governments, Robert has established himself as one of Texas's most influential government relations professionals. Named a 2025 Texas Lobby Legend by USLege, Robert's distinguished career includes serving as Chairman of the Board for the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County from 1998 to 2002, where he led the largest transit agency in Texas. He previously spent 40 years as a Partner at Locke Lord LLP, building one of the most respected government affairs practices in the state. Robert represents a diverse portfolio of prominent Texas clients including CenterPoint Energy, Phillips 66, Wells Fargo, Airbnb, Roblox Corporation, Harris County, University of Houston, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Greater Houston Partnership, and many others across energy, technology, real estate, and civic sectors. A graduate of The University of Texas School of Law (J.D., Order of the Coif) and Rice University (B.A. Economics and Political Science), Robert combines deep legal expertise with decades of legislative experience. He began his career as Legislative Director for Texas Senator Don Henderson during the 68th Texas Legislature. Based in Austin and Houston, Robert continues to be a leading voice in Texas government relations, known for his strategic counsel and ability to navigate complex public policy matters.
Vera Denise Rose
Denise Rose is a Partner at Jackson Walker LLP and chair of the firm's Government Relations & Public Policy group, recognized as one of Texas's premier legislative strategists. With nearly two decades of experience at the Texas Capitol, she has established herself as a leading expert in Texas legislative and regulatory matters, providing strategic counsel to clients ranging from non-profits to Fortune 500 companies. Named to Capitol Inside's 2025 "Texas Lobby Power Rankings" among the elite "Hired Guns" list of top lobbyists in the state, Denise is renowned for her exceptional legislative advocacy and regulatory solutions. Ranked Band 1 by Chambers in 2024 and recognized as a "budget expert," she has secured historic funding increases for critical state programs, particularly in healthcare. Her landmark achievements include securing funding for graduate medical education and the largest funding increase in Texas history for family violence services. Denise's career reflects deep expertise across the healthcare and non-profit sectors. Prior to joining Jackson Walker in 2016, she served as Senior Director of Government Relations at the Texas Hospital Association (2008-2012) and Government Relations Liaison at Texas Children's Hospital (2006-2008). Her early career included roles as a Policy Analyst for the Sunset Advisory Commission and Legislative Fellow with the Texas House of Representatives. A licensed attorney and member of the State Bar of Texas since 2004, Denise earned her J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center and her B.S. in Zoology from the University of Oklahoma. Beyond her legislative accomplishments, she is recognized as a respected mentor and community leader, receiving the Pink Granite Supporter of Women Award in 2021 for her work at the Capitol and dedication to supporting women in government relations. Based in Austin, Denise continues to be a powerful advocate for her clients, known for her strategic acumen, legislative expertise, and proven track record of delivering results on the most challenging policy matters facing Texas.
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.
Michael J. Johnson
Michael J. Johnson is a registered Texas lobbyist based in Austin and New York City, specializing in Agriculture, Alcoholism And Drug Abuse, and Amusements Games Sports. Their broad expertise across multiple policy areas allows them to effectively advocate for clients before the Texas Legislature and state agencies. Michael J. Johnson maintains active registration with the Texas Ethics Commission.
James W. Mathis
James W. Mathis is a registered Texas lobbyist based in Austin, specializing in Abortion, Aeronautics, and Aging. Their broad expertise across multiple policy areas allows them to effectively advocate for clients before the Texas Legislature and state agencies. James W. Mathis maintains active registration with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Allison Billodeau
Allison Billodeau 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. Allison Billodeau maintains active registration with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Gavin L. Massingill
Gavin L. Massingill is a registered Texas lobbyist based in Austin, specializing in Abortion, Aeronautics, and Aging. Their broad expertise across multiple policy areas allows them to effectively advocate for clients before the Texas Legislature and state agencies. Gavin L. Massingill maintains active registration with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Andrew R. Novak
Andrew R. Novak is a registered Texas lobbyist based in Austin, specializing in Aeronautics, Agriculture, and Animals. Their broad expertise across multiple policy areas allows them to effectively advocate for clients before the Texas Legislature and state agencies. Andrew R. Novak maintains active registration with the Texas Ethics Commission.
G. David Whitley
G. David Whitley is a registered Texas lobbyist based in Austin, specializing in Aeronautics, Alcoholic Beverage Regulation, and Amusements Games Sports. Their broad expertise across multiple policy areas allows them to effectively advocate for clients before the Texas Legislature and state agencies. G. David Whitley maintains active registration with the Texas Ethics Commission.
W. Corbin Casteel
W. Corbin Casteel is a registered Texas lobbyist based in Austin, specializing in Amusements Games Sports, Animals, 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. W. Corbin Casteel maintains active registration with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Matthew Bentley
Matthew Bentley 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. Matthew Bentley maintains active registration with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Betsy Madru
Betsy Madru is a registered Texas lobbyist based in Austin, specializing in Environment, Gambling, and Highways And Roads. With experience representing 4 clients, they advocate for diverse interests before the Texas Legislature and state agencies. Betsy Madru maintains active registration with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Daniel Hodge
Daniel Hodge 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. Daniel Hodge maintains active registration with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Napoleon Mccallum
Napoleon Mccallum is a registered Texas lobbyist based in Austin, specializing in Economic And Industrial Development, Fees And Other Non-Tax Revenue, and Gambling. They represent Las Vegas Sands and Las Vegas Sands before the Texas Legislature. Napoleon Mccallum maintains active registration with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Ky Ash
Ky Ash is a registered Texas lobbyist based in Austin, specializing in Abortion, Aeronautics, and Aging. With experience representing 10 clients, they advocate for diverse interests before the Texas Legislature and state agencies. Ky Ash maintains active registration with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Fred Shannon
Fred Shannon is a registered Texas lobbyist based in Austin, specializing in Alcoholic Beverage Regulation, Amusements Games Sports, and Business And Commerce. With experience representing 10 clients, they advocate for diverse interests before the Texas Legislature and state agencies. Fred Shannon 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.
Jennifer Shelley Rodriguez
Jennifer Shelley Rodriguez is a registered Texas lobbyist based in Austin, specializing in Abortion, Aeronautics, and Aging. Their broad expertise across multiple policy areas allows them to effectively advocate for clients before the Texas Legislature and state agencies. Jennifer Shelley Rodriguez maintains active registration with the Texas Ethics Commission.
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.
Craig Holzheauser
Craig Holzheauser is a registered Texas lobbyist based in Austin, specializing in Abortion, Agriculture, and Alcoholic Beverage Regulation. With experience representing 10 clients, they advocate for diverse interests before the Texas Legislature and state agencies. Craig Holzheauser maintains active registration with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Browse 250 of 357 Gambling lobbyists
- Robert D. Miller
- Vera Denise Rose
- Haley Cornyn
- Michael J. Johnson
- James W. Mathis
- Allison Billodeau
- Gavin L. Massingill
- Andrew R. Novak
- G. David Whitley
- W. Corbin Casteel
- Matthew Bentley
- Betsy Madru
- Daniel Hodge
- Napoleon Mccallum
- Ky Ash
- Fred Shannon
- Cheri Huddleston
- Jennifer Shelley Rodriguez
- Andrea Mcwilliams
- Craig Holzheauser
- Greg Macksood
- Drew Deberry
- Neftali Partida
- Elizabeth Hadley
- Clayton Pope
- Jacob Smith
- Nora Del Bosque
- Amanda Saldana
- Carrie Simmons
- Danielle Delgadillo
- Colby Reed Nichols
- Gilbert Turrieta
- Nzingha Williams-eugene
- Tracy Morehead
- Demetrius Mcdaniel
- Christopher J. Miller
- Darlene Brugnoli
- Chris Hosek
- Shera Eichler
- Dean R. Mcwilliams
- Ross Giesinger
- John Sepehri
- Dale E. Laine Jr.
- John R. Pitts Jr.
- Whitney Whitmire
- Max Moll
- Keith Strama
- Logan T. Spence
- Charlie Kolean
- Mignon Mcgarry
- Steve Bresnen
- Crystal Brown
- Jennifer Allmon
- Bradford T. Shields
- Robert B. Wood
- Matthew Conner
- Gerald A. Valdez
- Andrew Graham
- Adam Burklund
- William G. Phenix
- Carley Butler
- Christopher Hughes
- Karen Rove
- John R. Clay Jr.
- Rachel A. Leibold
- Richard Allen Lord
- Galt Graydon
- Jennifer Brown Emerson
- Anthony Haley
- Ross Peavey
- Snapper L. Carr
- Robert D. Culley
- Cal E. Varner
- John Buxie II
- Aaron Cole Gregg
- Mark Malone
- Lauren Fleming
- Chris Britton
- Alison T. Edwards
- Lauren S Cacheaux
- John Colyandro
- Gardner Pate
- Mark Vane
- Ashley E. Avera
- John Kroll
- Will Mcadams
- Jennifer Andrews
- Sergio M. Cavazos
- Harold Oliver
- Lisa O. Kaufman
- David Cabrales
- Jim Short
- Amber Hausenfluck
- Chuck Mains
- Pierce B. Mitchell
- James W. Dow
- Petrus Wassdorf
- Rene A. Ramirez
- Jason Villalba
- Bill Jones
- Jennifer L. Perkins
- Mike Meroney
- Gerald W. Lee Jr.
- Hector M. Valle
- Damon Withrow
- David M. White
- Colin Parrish
- Eduardo A. Lucio III
- Jesus M. Moreno
- Jerry Strickland
- Texas Municipal League
- Michael Easton
- Amy Bresnen
- Tristan Castaneda Jr.
- Timothy D. Ross
- Ricardo Armendariz
- Amanda Schar
- Luis J. Saenz
- Tiffiny Britton
- Christopher T. Lee
- Oscar Rodriguez
- Scott Ward
- Cody Jordan
- Stan Schlueter
- Jerry Philips
- Clinton Magee
- Larry Dean Gonzales
- Robert Haney
- James D. Williamson
- Adam P. Haynes
- Aurora Flores
- David Doran Parker
- Sombrero Advertising & Marketing
- James E. Barnes
- Thomas D. Williams
- Russell Clay Mullins
- Carolyn Merchan Saegert
- Taylor Sims
- Martin A. Hubert
- Trey J. Blocker
- Craig Preston Chick
- Marshall Kenderdine
- Doug Clements
- Andy Abboud
- John M. Erskine Jr.
- Amber Mckeon-mueller
- Kerry N. Cammack
- Jonathan M. Saenz
- Marvin Marcell
- Michael Chance Sampson
- C. Jake Posey
- Miriam N. Huffman
- Brandon Todd Aghamalian
- Lee A. Woods
- Evelyn C. Castillo
- Carl S. Richie
- Thomas C. Holloway
- Myra Leo
- Holly Deshields
- Jaclyn J. Uresti
- Jocelyn Dabeau
- Enrique Marquez
- Taylor Rae Cummins
- Thomas Todd Morgan
- James P. Parker
- Matthew Foster
- Jessica H. Allen
- Brittany A. Sharp
- Drew Lawson
- Megan Benton
- Laura Alexander
- John C. Johnson Jr.
- Caitlin R. Flanders
- Josh Mcdaniel
- Ashley L. Myers
- Leticia Van De Putte
- Marti R. Luparello
- Olivia K. Piercy
- David Joel Wilhelm
- Donnis Baggett
- Daniel Brookhart Mays
- Shelton Green
- Brad Shields II
- David P. Mansdoerfer
- Kwame Walker
- Wynn B. Baker
- Sawyer Setnicka
- Gray F. Rutledge
- Elizabeth Nezda
- Mark Wiggins
- Robert L. Wright II
- John B. Scott
- Leslie Adrienne Cantu
- Cynthia M. Ohlenforst
- Allen Place
- Josephine Rocha
- Blanca Laborde
- Travis M. Mccormick
- William P. Longley
- Kurt Meachum
- Ian Michael Randolph
- Chris J. Sanchez
- John P. Urrabazo
- C.j. Parham Tredway
- LLC Aceves Communications
- Esme Elisabeth Thoman
- Molly K. Spratt
- Charles B. Flatt
- C. L. Matthews
- Rachael Nicole Sunstrum
- Monty W. Wynn
- Jeffrey Anthony Saitas
- Joey Bennett
- Scott A. Miller
- Caroline V. Wylie
- Robert L. Cook III
- David John Hubbard
- John M. Litzler
- Keely I. Hovatter
- Evan Autry
- Jeri Brooks
- Brad Schlueter
- Amanda Montagne Martin
- Valeria I. Diaz
- Lorena I. Campos
- Elaine Arnold
- Justin T. Reynolds
- Dahlia Brown
- Kelle S. Kieschnick
- Mary Elizabeth Castle
- Drew Alan Springer Jr.
- Austin Dudley Mccarty
- Shannon Jaquette
- Russell Henry Withers
- Lynlie M. Wallace
- Jesse Ancira Jr.
- Aidan Alvarado
- Elise Gamez Richardson
- David Garcia
- Ikenna S. Okoro
- Maria-christina Annaloro
- Julia Parenteau
- Raymond C. Sullivan
- Justin R. Jordan
- Tray Bates
- Justin Yancy
- Nick James
- Lori Levy
- John Sierega
- Marisa Marquez
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Experience working with similar businesses and achieving results in your sector.
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