Katy Estrada Email & Phone Number

Austin, TX, US

Engage and educate members of the Texas Legislature on items affecting the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas. Work to find alignment on county issues between stakeholders and/or elected officials in items of importance to county government. Provide information through various forms of media, including legislative updates, issue briefs.

Developed and advanced legislative priorities and policy for the Tax Assessor-Collector's Association of Texas through the Texas Legislature. Assisted locally elected Tax Assessor-Collectors in connecting with their state officials regarding all legislation affecting the tax office, including developing messaging and legislative strategy.

Lobby for clients of the firm. Conduct research and bill analysis in areas of client interest. Develop advocacy and educational materials, including testimony before the legislature. Cultivate relationships with legislators, staff, state agencies, stakeholders and interested parties. Work with all parties to negotiate and pass legislation.

Manage committee activities. Guide committee hearings to ensure that Rules of Procedure for the House of Representatives are upheld. Analyze fiscal implications of bills referred to the Committee. Provide the Chairman and Members with relevant background research on bills before the Committee. Coordinate with State Representatives, lobbyists, advocates and.

Assisted in all aspects of committee functions and hearings. Communicated extensively with legislators, staff, lobbyists, state agency personnel, constituents, and interested parties in regards to proposed legislation. Prepared and reviewed committee minutes, witness lists and reports. Became well versed in the legislative process and committee specific.

Responsible for sourcing, interviewing and submitting candidates for clients. Manage multiple house accounts; responsible for maintaining business relationships and providing candidate testing, paperwork and payroll assistance.

Responsible for recruiting new clientele, interviewing and submitting potential employees to current and new clients. Reviewed W4’s, I9’s as well as verified employee’s legal status to work. Created and re-wrote work instructions to improve efficiency of the business. Proficient in eEmpact software.

Responsible for checking committee minutes, witness affirmation forms and portions of committee reports for points of order. Maintained database of original committee minutes and witness affirmation forms. Organized and executed document requests. Delivered committee reports to document production. Uploaded legislature related material to internet.

Masters, Public Administration

Public Relations, Mass Communications

Activities and Societies: Texas Tech Dance Company, Tech PR