# Laura Dally Stowe | Best in Government Affairs TX 2026 > Laura Dally Stowe of Office of Texas State Senator Angela Paxton is a 2026 Best in Government Affairs Texas honoree, recognized as Top Staffer of the Year. Canonical: https://www.uslege.ai/best-in-government-affairs/texas/2026/laura-dally-stowe --- [Best in Government Affairs](/best-in-government-affairs)› [Texas](/best-in-government-affairs/texas)› [2026](/best-in-government-affairs/texas#honorees)› [Top Staffer of the Year](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/top-staffers)› **Laura Dally Stowe** USLege · Best in Government Affairs · Texas Texas · 2026 Honoree ![Laura Dally Stowe, Chief of Staff at Office of Texas State Senator Angela Paxton. Winner, Top Staffer of the Year, 2026 Best in Government Affairs Texas](/assets/awards/tx-2026/laura-dally-stowe.jpg) Category [Top Staffer of the Year](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/top-staffers) Organization [Office of Texas State Senator Angela Paxton](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/firms#office-of-texas-state-senator-angela-paxton) Title Chief of Staff [View LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-dally-stowe-79787380/) [Visit Office of Texas State Senator Angela Paxton](https://senate.texas.gov/member.php?d=8) [03 · Top Staffer of the Year](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/top-staffers) # Laura Dally Stowe **Chief of Staff**, Office of Texas State Senator Angela Paxton Laura Dally Stowe, Chief of Staff at Office of Texas State Senator Angela Paxton, is a 2026 Best in Government Affairs Texas honoree in the Top Staffer of the Year category. The awards are peer-nominated. Laura Dally Stowe is a model of professionalism, poise, and purpose in the Texas Senate. As Chief of Staff to Senator Angela Paxton, she leads a team of talented legislative professionals, guiding policy development and strategy on issues that touch the lives of Texas families every day. Known for her ability to manage complex negotiations with clarity and grace, Laura is respected across chambers for her integrity and effectiveness. > “Laura demonstrates excellent interpersonal skill and leadership,” one nominator shared. “She works well with all stakeholders, no matter her boss’s position on an issue, and played a key role in advancing landmark legislation in the child welfare space.” Another added, “She’s an outstanding Chief of Staff.  Forceful yet gracious in negotiation, respected for her policy command, and deeply loyal to her boss. She’s helped pass major bills protecting children, preventing human trafficking, and empowering parents.” Before becoming Chief of Staff, Laura served as Legislative Director in Senator Paxton’s office, managing a diverse portfolio that included energy, technology, and foster care issues. She began her public service career in the Criminal Prosecutions Division at the Office of the Attorney General, supporting high-profile trials in West Texas involving the FLDS church, later moving into government relations during the 84th and 85th Legislative Sessions. An Austin native and graduate of Trinity University, Laura is known not only for her legislative expertise but for her steady leadership, collaborative spirit, and deep commitment to child-focused policy. As one of this year’s Top Staffers of the Year, Laura Dally Stowe represents the professionalism, dedication, and compassion that define Texas’s most trusted public servants. 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