# Jordan Wat | Best in Government Affairs TX 2026 > Jordan Wat of Texas 2036 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/jordan-wat --- [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)› **Jordan Wat** USLege · Best in Government Affairs · Texas Texas · 2026 Honoree ![Jordan Wat, Director of Government Affairs at Texas 2036. Winner, Policy Intelligence Leaders of the Year, 2026 Best in Government Affairs Texas](/assets/awards/tx-2026/jordan-wat.jpg) Category [Policy Intelligence Leaders of the Year](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/top-policy-experts) Organization [Texas 2036](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/firms#texas-2036) Title Director of Government Affairs [View LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-wat/) [Visit Texas 2036](https://texas2036.org) [08 · Policy Intelligence Leaders of the Year](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/top-policy-experts) # Jordan Wat **Director of Government Affairs**, Texas 2036 Jordan Wat, Director of Government Affairs at Texas 2036, is a 2026 Best in Government Affairs Texas honoree in the Policy Intelligence Leaders of the Year category. The awards are peer-nominated. Jordan Wat is redefining what strategic policy leadership looks like in Texas. As Director of Government Affairs at Texas 2036, she turns complex information into clear, actionable strategy.  Helping decision-makers move faster and smarter when the stakes are high. Known for her ability to bridge deep policy detail with big-picture thinking, Jordan brings analytical precision and political savvy to every conversation at the Capitol. > “She has proven more than adept at navigating the complex terrain of deep policy wonkery with a political sophistication that exceeds many long-time veterans,” one nominator shared. That combination of intellect, composure, and effectiveness has quickly set her apart as a trusted strategist in a field where clarity and timing are everything. Before joining Texas 2036, Jordan spent a decade in the Texas House of Representatives, including as Executive Director of the House Republican Caucus. That experience honed her instinct for what moves policy and how to align insight with impact. 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