# Trent Hightower | Best in Government Affairs TX 2026 > Trent Hightower of Texas Veterinary Medical Association is a 2026 Best in Government Affairs Texas honoree, recognized as Association Champion of the Year. Canonical: https://www.uslege.ai/best-in-government-affairs/texas/2026/trent-hightower --- [Best in Government Affairs](/best-in-government-affairs)› [Texas](/best-in-government-affairs/texas)› [2026](/best-in-government-affairs/texas#honorees)› [Association Champion of the Year](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/association-advocates)› **Trent Hightower** USLege · Best in Government Affairs · Texas Texas · 2026 Honoree ![Trent Hightower, General Counsel & Director of Government Relations at Texas Veterinary Medical Association. Winner, Association Champion of the Year, 2026 Best in Government Affairs Texas](/assets/awards/tx-2026/trent-hightower.jpg) Category [Association Champion of the Year](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/association-advocates) Organization [Texas Veterinary Medical Association](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/firms#texas-veterinary-medical-association) Title General Counsel & Director of Government Relations [View LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/trent-hightower-387975b1/) [Visit Texas Veterinary Medical Association](https://www.tvma.org) [04 · Association Champion of the Year](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/association-advocates) # Trent Hightower **General Counsel & Director of Government Relations**, Texas Veterinary Medical Association Trent Hightower, General Counsel & Director of Government Relations at Texas Veterinary Medical Association, is a 2026 Best in Government Affairs Texas honoree in the Association Champion of the Year category. The awards are peer-nominated. Trent Hightower brings both precision and purpose to his role as General Counsel and Director of Government Relations for the Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA), where he represents more than 5,400 veterinarians, students, licensed veterinary technicians, and industry professionals across Texas. A trusted advocate at the Capitol, Trent’s work is rooted in the TVMA mission to promote, protect, and advance the veterinary medical profession and animal health for the well-being of animals and humans alike. Known for his calm command of the process and his ability to bridge science, policy, and compassion, Trent has earned the respect of legislators, regulators, and veterinary professionals alike. “Trent is a respected and experienced advocate at the Texas Capitol,” one nominator wrote. “He represents the best of our profession with integrity and expertise.” Since joining TVMA in 2021, Trent has managed the association’s legislative initiatives, guided its political action committee, and strengthened bipartisan relationships that ensure veterinarians’ voices are heard on issues that affect both their profession and the public they serve. His thoughtful, measured approach has made him a trusted resource for policymakers and a steady leader for one of Texas’s oldest professional associations. A proud graduate of Texas A&M University and the Texas Tech University School of Law, Trent continues to combine his love of policy and advocacy with his lifelong commitment to the health and well-being of animals and those who care for them. As one of this year’s Association Champions of the Year, Trent Hightower represents the professionalism, focus, and heart that define Texas’s most effective advocates for their industries and communities. 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%2Ftrent-hightower) [Share on X](https://x.com/intent/post?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uslege.ai%2Fbest-in-government-affairs%2Ftexas%2F2026%2Ftrent-hightower&text=Trent%20Hightower%3A%20Association%20Champion%20of%20the%20Year%2C%202026%20Best%20in%20Government%20Affairs%20Texas) Same category ## More _Association Champion of the Year_ honorees. 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