# Luis Saenz | Best in Government Affairs TX 2026 > Luis Saenz, Partner at TX Public Affairs, is a 2026 Best in Government Affairs Texas honoree, recognized as Top Hired Gun Lobbyists of the Year. Canonical: https://www.uslege.ai/best-in-government-affairs/texas/2026/luis-saenz --- [Best in Government Affairs](/best-in-government-affairs)› [Texas](/best-in-government-affairs/texas)› [2026](/best-in-government-affairs/texas#honorees)› [Top Hired Gun Lobbyists of the Year](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/best-lobbyists)› **Luis Saenz** USLege · Best in Government Affairs · Texas Texas · 2026 Honoree ![Luis Saenz, Partner at TX Public Affairs. Winner, Top Hired Gun Lobbyists of the Year, 2026 Best in Government Affairs Texas](/assets/awards/tx-2026/luis-saenz.jpg) Category [Top Hired Gun Lobbyists of the Year](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/best-lobbyists) Organization [TX Public Affairs](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/firms#tx-public-affairs) Title Partner [View LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-saenz-b922169/) [Visit TX Public Affairs](https://www.txpublicaffairs.com/) [01 · Top Hired Gun Lobbyists of the Year](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/best-lobbyists) # Luis Saenz **Partner**, TX Public Affairs Luis Saenz, Partner at TX Public Affairs, is a 2026 Best in Government Affairs Texas honoree in the Top Hired Gun Lobbyists of the Year category. The awards are peer-nominated. Luis Saenz is one of the most trusted and respected figures in Texas politics. A strategist, mentor, and advocate known for his steady leadership and unmatched depth of experience. As a Partner at Texas Public Affairs (TPA), he draws on more than three decades of public service and political insight to help clients navigate complex policy environments with integrity and purpose. > “Luis is a great mentor who takes time out of his schedule to meet with everyone,” one nominator wrote. “He genuinely tries to help anyone and everyone who crosses his path. He’s a savvy lobbyist with the integrity to always do what’s right.” A former presidential appointee at the U.S. Department of State, Luis has served two U.S. Senators from Texas, a Texas Congressman, and Governor Rick Perry as Senior Advisor. He also made history as the longest-serving Chief of Staff in Texas, leading the office of Governor Greg Abbott. A proud South Texas native, Luis continues to lead with the same balance of humility and influence that has defined his career. His thoughtful approach and trusted counsel have earned him a place among the most respected figures in Texas politics. 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