# Mark Vane | Best in Government Affairs TX 2026 > Mark Vane, Of Counsel at Husch Blackwell Strategies, 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/mark-vane --- [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)› **Mark Vane** USLege · Best in Government Affairs · Texas Texas · 2026 Honoree ![Mark Vane, Of Counsel at Husch Blackwell Strategies. Winner, Top Hired Gun Lobbyists of the Year, 2026 Best in Government Affairs Texas](/assets/awards/tx-2026/mark-vane.jpg) Category [Top Hired Gun Lobbyists of the Year](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/best-lobbyists) Organization [Husch Blackwell Strategies](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/firms#husch-blackwell-strategies) Title Of Counsel [View LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-vane-texaslobbyist/) [Visit Husch Blackwell Strategies](https://www.huschblackwell.com) [01 · Top Hired Gun Lobbyists of the Year](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/best-lobbyists) # Mark Vane **Of Counsel**, Husch Blackwell Strategies Mark Vane, Of Counsel at Husch Blackwell Strategies, is a 2026 Best in Government Affairs Texas honoree in the Top Hired Gun Lobbyists of the Year category. The awards are peer-nominated. For more than 27 years, Mark Vane has been a trusted and dynamic force in Texas government affairs. Respected across the aisle for his sharp strategy, deep policy expertise, and reputation for getting results. As a Partner at Husch Blackwell Strategies, he works with clients across industries, helping them navigate high-stakes issues in health care, the environment, taxation, insurance, and financial services. > “Mark is regarded as a dynamic, nonpartisan advocate respected for his ability to tackle high-stakes issues on behalf of his clients,” one nominator shared. “He creates opportunities, changes processes, and works toward a more favorable business climate in Texas.” Another described him as “extremely helpful, resourceful, and always thinking outside the box.” Mark is one of a select group of attorneys in Texas board certified in Legislative and Campaign Law. A distinction that reflects his mastery of the process and his understanding of how to move policy from concept to reality. Before entering private practice, he served as a legislative director in the Texas House of Representatives, where he managed complex appropriations, insurance, and environmental legislation. This experience still informs his practical, results-oriented approach today. Whether he’s drafting legislation, building coalitions, or guiding complex negotiations, Mark’s steady leadership and insight have earned him a reputation as a trusted strategist and problem solver at the Capitol. As one of this year’s Top Hired Gun Lobbyists of the Year, Mark Vane represents the integrity, precision, and quiet influence that define the best in Texas government affairs. Share this honor [Share on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uslege.ai%2Fbest-in-government-affairs%2Ftexas%2F2026%2Fmark-vane) [Share on X](https://x.com/intent/post?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uslege.ai%2Fbest-in-government-affairs%2Ftexas%2F2026%2Fmark-vane&text=Mark%20Vane%3A%20Top%20Hired%20Gun%20Lobbyists%20of%20the%20Year%2C%202026%20Best%20in%20Government%20Affairs%20Texas) Same category ## More _Top Hired Gun Lobbyists of the Year_ honorees. [![](/assets/awards/tx-2026/thumbs/will-mcadams.jpg) **Will McAdams**Mike Toomey & Associates](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/2026/will-mcadams)[![](/assets/awards/tx-2026/thumbs/ryan-brannan.jpg) **Ryan Brannan**The Brannan Firm ](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/2026/ryan-brannan)[![](/assets/awards/tx-2026/thumbs/luis-saenz.jpg) **Luis Saenz**TX Public Affairs ](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/2026/luis-saenz)[![](/assets/awards/tx-2026/thumbs/larry-gonzales.jpg) **Larry Gonzales**Desk 138 ](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/2026/larry-gonzales)[![](/assets/awards/tx-2026/thumbs/kathy-grant.jpg) **Kathy Grant**Kathy Grant Group ](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/2026/kathy-grant)[![](/assets/awards/tx-2026/thumbs/john-colyandro.jpg) **John Colyandro**Colyandro Public Affairs ](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/2026/john-colyandro)[![](/assets/awards/tx-2026/thumbs/jay-propes.jpg) **Jay Propes**Mercury Public Affairs ](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/2026/jay-propes)[![](/assets/awards/tx-2026/thumbs/holly-deshields.jpg) **Holly DeShields**McGuireWoods Consulting LLC ](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/2026/holly-deshields)[![](/assets/awards/tx-2026/thumbs/denise-rose.jpg) **Denise Rose**Jackson Walker ](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/2026/denise-rose)[![](/assets/awards/tx-2026/thumbs/craig-casselberry.jpg) **Craig Casselberry**Quorum Public Affairs, Inc. ](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/2026/craig-casselberry)[![](/assets/awards/tx-2026/thumbs/carrie-simmons.jpg) **Carrie Simmons**Texas Lobby Partners](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/2026/carrie-simmons) [All Texas honorees](/best-in-government-affairs/texas#honorees) [Top Hired Gun Lobbyists of the Year](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/best-lobbyists) [Honorees by firm](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/firms) The platform behind the awards ## Track the Texas Legislature the way _honorees do_. USLege covers every Texas bill, hearing, and floor debate with live video, transcripts, and cited AI answers. See why the people on this page use it. [Explore USLege Texas](/states/texas) [Built for lobbyists](/for/lobbyists)