Jenn Saenz

Jenn Saenz is known around the Texas Capitol for her deep policy knowledge, steady professionalism, and unmistakable energy. As a partner at Phenix Saenz LLC, she brings years of experience navigating the legislative process and budget negotiations with both skill and integrity. Her work spans a wide array of clients, from private businesses and trade associations to local governments, but what sets Jenn apart is the respect she commands among legislators and staff across chambers and parties.

“Jenn has a wealth of knowledge about legislative policy and is a trusted source of insight,” one nominator shared. “Not only does she excel professionally, but she’s an inspiration! Raising two adopted daughters and showing them firsthand that a mom can be both loving and supportive at home, and an asset in her professional life as well.”

Before launching her consulting practice, Jenn served as Deputy General Counsel for Speaker Dennis Bonnen, Deputy Chief of Staff and General Counsel for Senator Juan ‘Chuy’ Hinojosa, and as General Counsel to multiple members of the Texas House. Her experience on both sides of the rotunda gives her a rare, 360-degree perspective on state government and how to make things happen within it.

As one of this year’s Female Powerhouse of the Year honorees, Jenn Saenz represents the professionalism, purpose, and heart that define Texas’s most respected advocates.