# Jack Erskine | Best in Government Affairs TX 2026

> Jack Erskine, Managing Partner, Austin Office at Self-employed, is a 2026 Best in Government Affairs Texas honoree, recognized as Lobby Legends of the Year.

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Texas · 2026 Honoree

![Jack Erskine, Managing Partner, Austin Office at Self-employed. Winner, Lobby Legends of the Year, 2026 Best in Government Affairs Texas](/assets/awards/tx-2026/jack-erskine.jpg)

Category

[Lobby Legends of the Year](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/most-powerful-lobbyists)

Organization

Self-employed

Title

Managing Partner, Austin Office

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# Jack Erskine

**Managing Partner, Austin Office**, Self-employed

Jack Erskine, Managing Partner, Austin Office at Self-employed, is a 2026 Best in Government Affairs Texas honoree in the Lobby Legends of the Year category. The awards are peer-nominated.

With more than three decades of experience shaping Texas policy, Jack Erskine has built a reputation as a trusted, results-driven advocate whose influence is felt across industries and administrations.

After nearly two decades in the corporate world with Fortune 15 companies, Jack transitioned to government affairs in 1993, joining Hughes & Luce, which later merged with the global law firm K&L Gates. Since then, he has represented corporations, associations, and individuals before the Texas Legislature and state agencies with a rare blend of precision, professionalism, and perspective.

Known for his integrity and his deep understanding of how business and government intersect, Jack has become a go-to counselor for complex policy challenges. His approach,  steady, strategic, and rooted in decades of practical experience, has earned him the trust of clients and colleagues alike.

As one of this year’s Lobby Legends, Jack Erskine represents the quiet strength and enduring leadership that define Texas’s most respected advocates. A professional whose credibility and counsel continue to shape the work of the Capitol.

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