Mignon McGarry

For more than 25 years, Mignon McGarry has been one of the most respected and influential figures in Texas government affairs. As Founder and Principal of Mignon McGarry & Associates, she has built a firm known for its credibility, expertise, and strategic precision. Shaping landmark legislation and guiding clients through every phase of the policy process, from bill drafting to agency implementation.

“Mignon is as influential as she is kind,” one nominator wrote. “She’s a mentor to many and has forgotten more about lobbying than most will ever know.” Those words echo a sentiment shared throughout the Capitol: that Mignon’s blend of intellect, grace, and generosity has left an enduring mark on Texas politics.

Her career began as Chief of Staff to the Dean of the Texas Senate and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services, roles that gave her a front-row seat to some of the most complex and consequential debates in Texas policy. Since then, her firm has been instrumental in landmark work on tort reform, patient protection, utility regulation, and pre-K education, as well as key policies on commercial development and property rights.

Mignon McGarry represents the highest standard of the profession; strategic, principled, and deeply respected by peers on both sides of the aisle. As one of this year’s Lobby Legends, she embodies the wisdom, mentorship, and quiet influence that define Texas’s most trusted advocate.