# Denise Rose | Best in Government Affairs TX 2026 > Denise Rose of Jackson Walker is a 2026 Best in Government Affairs Texas honoree, recognized as Top Hired Gun Lobbyists of the Year. Canonical: https://www.uslege.ai/best-in-government-affairs/texas/2026/denise-rose --- [Best in Government Affairs](/best-in-government-affairs)› [Texas](/best-in-government-affairs/texas)› [2026](/best-in-government-affairs/texas#honorees)› [Top Hired Gun Lobbyists of the Year](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/best-lobbyists)› **Denise Rose** USLege · Best in Government Affairs · Texas Texas · 2026 Honoree ![Denise Rose, Partner and Chair, Government Relations & Public Policy at Jackson Walker. Winner, Top Hired Gun Lobbyists of the Year, 2026 Best in Government Affairs Texas](/assets/awards/tx-2026/denise-rose.jpg) Category [Top Hired Gun Lobbyists of the Year](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/best-lobbyists) Organization [Jackson Walker](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/firms#jackson-walker) Title Partner and Chair, Government Relations & Public Policy [View LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-rose-9a27134/) [Visit Jackson Walker](https://www.jw.com) [01 · Top Hired Gun Lobbyists of the Year](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/best-lobbyists) # Denise Rose **Partner and Chair, Government Relations & Public Policy**, Jackson Walker Denise Rose, Partner and Chair, Government Relations & Public Policy at Jackson Walker, is a 2026 Best in Government Affairs Texas honoree in the Top Hired Gun Lobbyists of the Year category. The awards are peer-nominated. Denise Rose has built a reputation as one of Texas’s most effective and trusted advocates. A strategist equally skilled in representing major corporations and mission-driven nonprofits. As Chair of Jackson Walker’s Government Relations & Public Policy group, she brings nearly two decades of experience at the Texas Capitol, advising clients across health care, education, and business on both advocacy and regulatory strategy. > “It’s difficult to balance advocacy for for-profit businesses and nonprofits, and secure victories for both,” one nominator said. “Denise did this in fine fashion, securing $60 million in the budget for summer EBT while also protecting her corporate clients from harmful legislation.” Another added, “She’s incredible to work with. Her responsiveness, clarity, and deep understanding of complex bills make her one of the best in the building.” Known for her precision and diplomacy, Denise’s work has helped secure historic funding increases for graduate medical education and family violence services, as well as critical policy reforms that have advanced health access statewide. A respected mentor, she was honored with the Pink Granite Supporter of Women Award for her leadership and commitment to supporting women in Texas government affairs. As one of this year’s Top Hired Gun Lobbyists of the Year, Denise Rose represents the professionalism, balance, and integrity that set the standard for Texas advocacy. 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