# Ashley Walter | Best in Government Affairs TX 2026 > Ashley Walter of Office of Texas State Rep. Pat Curry is a 2026 Best in Government Affairs Texas honoree, recognized as Top Staffer of the Year. Canonical: https://www.uslege.ai/best-in-government-affairs/texas/2026/ashley-walter --- [Best in Government Affairs](/best-in-government-affairs)› [Texas](/best-in-government-affairs/texas)› [2026](/best-in-government-affairs/texas#honorees)› [Top Staffer of the Year](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/top-staffers)› **Ashley Walter** USLege · Best in Government Affairs · Texas Texas · 2026 Honoree ![Ashley Walter, Chief of Staff at Office of Texas State Rep. Pat Curry. Winner, Top Staffer of the Year, 2026 Best in Government Affairs Texas](/assets/awards/tx-2026/ashley-walter.jpg) Category [Top Staffer of the Year](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/top-staffers) Organization [Office of Texas State Rep. Pat Curry](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/firms#office-of-texas-state-rep-pat-curry) Title Chief of Staff [View LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcdanielashley/) [Visit Office of Texas State Rep. Pat Curry](https://house.texas.gov/members/4415) [03 · Top Staffer of the Year](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/top-staffers) # Ashley Walter **Chief of Staff**, Office of Texas State Rep. Pat Curry Ashley Walter, Chief of Staff at Office of Texas State Rep. Pat Curry, is a 2026 Best in Government Affairs Texas honoree in the Top Staffer of the Year category. The awards are peer-nominated. Ashley Walter is the kind of Chief of Staff every member hopes to have; sharp, steady, and relentlessly effective. As Chief of Staff to State Representative Pat Curry, she manages one of the busiest operations in the Texas House with a mix of precision, poise, and purpose. Known for her mastery of both policy and politics, Ashley keeps complex issues moving, mentors new staff, and ensures her team delivers for constituents day in and day out. > “Ashley is on top of everything from policy and politics to the moving target of relationships in a fast-paced environment,” one nominator shared. “She’s the kind of leader who quietly kills bad bills, builds coalitions, and earns respect across the aisle.” Another added, “She’s feared by some, sought by many, and respected by all. A legend in the building and one of the kindest Chiefs of Staff you’ll ever meet.” Before joining the Legislature, Ashley served as Director of Executive Administration at the Texas General Land Office, helping guide statewide initiatives in disaster recovery, coastal protection, and veterans’ services. A former public school educator and campaign strategist, she brings both heart and experience to every role she takes on. Her colleagues describe her as both mentor and problem-solver. Someone who elevates everyone around her while never losing sight of the work that matters most. As one of this year’s Top Staffers of the Year, Ashley Walter represents the discipline, leadership, and heart that keep the Texas Capitol running at its best. Share this honor [Share on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uslege.ai%2Fbest-in-government-affairs%2Ftexas%2F2026%2Fashley-walter) [Share on X](https://x.com/intent/post?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uslege.ai%2Fbest-in-government-affairs%2Ftexas%2F2026%2Fashley-walter&text=Ashley%20Walter%3A%20Top%20Staffer%20of%20the%20Year%2C%202026%20Best%20in%20Government%20Affairs%20Texas) Same category ## More _Top Staffer of the Year_ honorees. 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