Austin is one of the nation’s fastest growing cities and the seat of Texas government, vibrant and alive with culture, politics and strong economic growth. Gardere’s Austin office provides legislative and regulatory services to private corporations and public entities affected by state and federal legislation and regulation. Gardere’s Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Team in Austin is comprised of accomplished lobbyists who are also successful administrative and regulatory attorneys who have previously worked in the private sector, managed major state agencies and held top legislative staff and public policy positions.  They are familiar with many of the problems encountered by clients and have served both inside and outside of government.  The strength of the Team is reinforced with a consultant who served with the Texas Department of Insurance for 27 years, including serving as the Commissioner of Insurance and Director of Government Relations.