Help monitor and track legislation of pertinence to the Texas State University SystemEducate and inform both members of the legislature and staff as to the importance of higher education initiatives in the stateHelped to create, fundraise and manage the Texas State System Political Action Committee.Work in policy issues including but not limited to: higher and public education, school safety, and appropriations

Responsible for management of staffOversaw day to day operations of Capitol officeResponded to constituent inquiries and monitored district activityCoordinated travel and public appearances of House member

Responsible for securing endorsements of trade associationsResponsible for organizing grassroots outreach with each trade associationCoordinated and managed staff efforts between Texans for Dan Branch Campaign in Austin and Dallas campaign officesOversaw lobby outreach for purposes of fundraising and garnering support of business community

Primary legislative staff responsible for transportation, natural resources, agriculture, and elections issues. Also, primary staff liaison for the Chairman during his tenure on the House Pensions CommitteePrepared bill packets for Chairman for purposes of floor debatesPrimary legislative liaison with House and Senate staff, constituents, lobbyists, trade associations and governmental relations offices on legislative issuesResponsible for all travel reimbursements and other budgetary requirements for the legislative and committee offices the Chairman

Successfully oversaw the re-election of Chairman Allan Ritter to the Texas House of Representative while exceeding GOP voting strength during current election cycleSupervised volunteer related efforts on behalf of the Allan Ritter campaignAssisted the Campaign Manager with fundraising efforts, lobbyist outreach and constituent coordinationCollaborated with the Campaign Manager on developing and managing campaign contributions and budgetary actions

Researched and analyzed policy relating to veterans’ affairs within the State of TexasCoordinated committee meetings and managed committee minutes and schedulesOrganized the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor Hearing and Fallen Heroes Ceremony

Monitored stimulus funds given to Texas state agencies by the Governor’s office with particular emphasis on the Texas Education AgencyFacilitated contacts between Texas state agencies and the Office of the Governor on stimulus related issuesDissuminated stimulus related information to affected state agencies on behalf of the Office of the GovernorAssisted the Governor’s Office with special projects