Buddy Jones

For more than four decades, Buddy Jones has been one of the most recognizable and respected figures in Texas government affairs. As Senior Partner and Co-Founder of HillCo Partners, Buddy has represented some of the state’s and nation’s top clients. Building a legacy defined by results, relationships, and integrity.

A former state representative and Chief of Staff to the Speaker of the Texas House, Buddy’s political instincts and institutional knowledge are unmatched. Those who work alongside him describe him simply as “the one you want on your side.” His peers call him “a legend whose experience and relationships shape the Capitol itself,” and note that “no ranking of hired guns in Texas would be legitimate without Buddy at the top.”

Even after decades at the pinnacle of the profession, Buddy continues to set the bar. “He’s been at the top of the list over and over and somehow only gets better each year,” one nominator shared. “Every office, staffer, and client he works with feels his best effort.”

Known for mentoring countless rising advocates and leading by example, Buddy embodies what it means to represent the best of Texas lobbying, professionalism grounded in purpose, and influence earned through trust.

As one of this year’s Lobby Legends, Buddy Jones represents the enduring strength, credibility, and commitment that define the very best in Texas government affairs.