# Robert Miller | Best in Government Affairs TX 2026 > Robert Miller of Troutman Pepper Locke is a 2026 Best in Government Affairs Texas honoree, recognized as Lobby Legends of the Year. Canonical: https://www.uslege.ai/best-in-government-affairs/texas/2026/robert-miller --- [Best in Government Affairs](/best-in-government-affairs)› [Texas](/best-in-government-affairs/texas)› [2026](/best-in-government-affairs/texas#honorees)› [Lobby Legends of the Year](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/most-powerful-lobbyists)› **Robert Miller** USLege · Best in Government Affairs · Texas Texas · 2026 Honoree ![Robert Miller, Partner; Chair of the Firm's Texas Public Law Section at Troutman Pepper Locke. Winner, Lobby Legends of the Year, 2026 Best in Government Affairs Texas](/assets/awards/tx-2026/robert-miller.jpg) Category [Lobby Legends of the Year](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/most-powerful-lobbyists) Organization [Troutman Pepper Locke](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/firms#troutman-pepper-locke) Title Partner; Chair of the Firm's Texas Public Law Section [View LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-miller-3b92b39/) [Visit Troutman Pepper Locke](https://www.troutman.com) [07 · Lobby Legends of the Year](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/most-powerful-lobbyists) # Robert Miller **Partner; Chair of the Firm's Texas Public Law Section**, Troutman Pepper Locke Robert Miller, Partner; Chair of the Firm's Texas Public Law Section at Troutman Pepper Locke, is a 2026 Best in Government Affairs Texas honoree in the Lobby Legends of the Year category. The awards are peer-nominated. For nearly four decades, Robert Miller has been a defining voice in Texas government relations. A strategist, counselor, and advocate whose impact can be seen across industries, issues, and cities throughout the state. As Partner and Chair of the Texas Government Relations Practice at Troutman Pepper Strategies, Robert has guided clients through every level of government with a steady hand and unmatched insight . Representing a broad spectrum of clients, from Fortune 500 companies to family businesses, Robert has shaped major state and local initiatives, including the creation of the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, which led to the construction of the Astros’ retractable-roof stadium. He has also helped deliver transformational legislation on 5G deployment and transportation network company regulation, building frameworks that modernized Texas infrastructure and technology policy . Beyond his work at the Capitol, Robert’s influence extends to civic leadership. As Chairman of the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO), he helped launch construction of Houston’s Red Line. It’s now one of the most successful light rail lines in the nation . A graduate of Rice University and the University of Texas School of Law, Robert has spent his career shaping not only public policy but the profession itself. Known for his integrity, mentorship, and ability to see the full playing field, he remains one of Texas’s most respected and enduring advocates. As one of this year’s Lobby Legends, Robert D. Miller represents the leadership, credibility, and long-term vision that define the very best of Texas government affairs. 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