USLege · Best in Government Affairs · Texas
Association Champion
The advocates leading Texas’s associations and trade groups.
The top association leaders in Texas turn the collective voice of an industry into real influence, representing trade groups, professional associations, and coalitions before the legislature.
The USLege Best in Government Affairs Awards recognize them as Texas's Association Champions of the Year for 2026, chosen by peers across the advocacy community. There is no cost to be featured.
Meet the association advocates below, the leaders driving results for members across Texas.
Association Champion of the Year
Trent Hightower
Megan Mauro
About top Texas association leaders.
Who are the top association leaders in Texas?
The advocates recognized as Association Champions of the Year in the 2026 USLege Best in Government Affairs Awards, leaders of trade and professional associations chosen by their peers.
What does an association advocate do?
They represent the shared interests of an industry or profession, a trade group, professional association, or coalition, before the legislature and state agencies.
How are Association Champions chosen?
By peer nomination, at no cost to nominate or be featured, based on the strength and volume of nominations.
Can I nominate someone for Association Champion of the Year next year?
Yes. The 2027 USLege Best in Government Affairs Awards will be announced next year, and there is never a cost to nominate or be featured. Nominations carry more weight when they come from a peer who has worked with the nominee directly.
Where can I see all the 2026 Texas Best in Government Affairs honorees?
The full list of every 2026 category winner is on the Texas Best in Government Affairs Awards page, searchable by name or firm.
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The 2026 USLege Best in Government Affairs Awards recognize Texas honorees across eight categories. Browse them all, or see the complete list on the Texas page.
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