# Louie Sanchez | Best in Government Affairs TX 2026 > Louie Sanchez of Hance Scarborough 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/louie-sanchez --- [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)› **Louie Sanchez** USLege · Best in Government Affairs · Texas Texas · 2026 Honoree ![Louie Sanchez, Legislative Consultant at Hance Scarborough. Winner, Policy Intelligence Leaders of the Year, 2026 Best in Government Affairs Texas](/assets/awards/tx-2026/louie-sanchez.jpg) Category [Policy Intelligence Leaders of the Year](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/top-policy-experts) Organization [Hance Scarborough](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/firms#hance-scarborough) Title Legislative Consultant [Visit Hance Scarborough](https://hancescarborough.com) [08 · Policy Intelligence Leaders of the Year](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/top-policy-experts) # Louie Sanchez **Legislative Consultant**, Hance Scarborough Louie Sanchez, Legislative Consultant at Hance Scarborough, is a 2026 Best in Government Affairs Texas honoree in the Policy Intelligence Leaders of the Year category. The awards are peer-nominated. Louie Sánchez makes the work of government affairs look seamless. The mark of someone who truly understands both the art and discipline of policymaking. With more than 18 years of experience at the Texas Capitol, including a decade as Chief of Staff to Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr., Louie has built a reputation for calm precision and results that speak for themselves. Since joining Hance Scarborough LLP in 2021, Louie has represented a wide range of clients, from trade associations and local governments to leaders in aerospace, energy, health policy, private equity, and technology. Delivering strategic wins and securing critical funding. His fingerprints can be found on landmark policies involving spaceport development, higher education, and infrastructure, where his thoughtful, analytical approach and trusted relationships consistently drive success. A 12th-generation Texan, Louie also serves on the national board of the Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition and the Board of Directors of the Texas Wildlife Association, reflecting a lifelong commitment to both public service and community impact. 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