# Christina Gonzalez | Best in Government Affairs TX 2026 > Christina Gonzalez of CenterPoint Energy is a 2026 Best in Government Affairs Texas honoree, recognized as Policy Intelligence Leaders of the Year. Canonical: https://www.uslege.ai/best-in-government-affairs/texas/2026/christina-gonzalez --- [Best in Government Affairs](/best-in-government-affairs)› [Texas](/best-in-government-affairs/texas)› [2026](/best-in-government-affairs/texas#honorees)› [Policy Intelligence Leaders of the Year](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/top-policy-experts)› **Christina Gonzalez** USLege · Best in Government Affairs · Texas Texas · 2026 Honoree ![Christina Gonzalez, Manager, Government Affairs at CenterPoint Energy. Winner, Policy Intelligence Leaders of the Year, 2026 Best in Government Affairs Texas](/assets/awards/tx-2026/christina-gonzalez.jpg) Category [Policy Intelligence Leaders of the Year](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/top-policy-experts) Organization [CenterPoint Energy](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/firms#centerpoint-energy) Title Manager, Government Affairs [View LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-gonzalez-b5026823a/) [Visit CenterPoint Energy](https://www.centerpointenergy.com) [08 · Policy Intelligence Leaders of the Year](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/top-policy-experts) # Christina Gonzalez **Manager, Government Affairs**, CenterPoint Energy Christina Gonzalez, Manager, Government Affairs at CenterPoint Energy, is a 2026 Best in Government Affairs Texas honoree in the Policy Intelligence Leaders of the Year category. The awards are peer-nominated. Christina Gonzalez has spent more than a decade at the intersection of energy and policy, shaping the conversations that keep Texas powered. As Director of Government Affairs for CenterPoint Energy, she navigates one of the state’s most technically complex and consequential industries with precision, warmth, and deep understanding. Known for translating complex electric policy into clear, actionable insight, she’s become a trusted presence in the halls of the Capitol. She is someone who brings both knowledge and collaboration to every discussion. > “Christina is an incredible advocate for her company and industry,” one nominator wrote. “She builds strong coalitions, strengthens relationships, and analyzes complicated and technical public policies, all while balancing grace with grit.” Another described her as “vibrant and welcoming,” a professional who goes above and beyond to educate members and staff on key issues shaping Texas’ electric future. Before joining CenterPoint Energy, Christina handled major energy legislation in the Texas House of Representatives and later represented Entergy Texas and the Association of Electric Companies of Texas. That background gives her a 360-degree understanding of policy development - from the committee room to the stakeholder table. As one of this year’s Policy Intelligence Leaders of the Year, Christina exemplifies the power of informed advocacy; bringing clarity, collaboration, and heart to one of Texas’s most essential policy arenas. 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