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Rising Stars
The next generation of Texas government affairs.
The rising stars of Texas government affairs are the up-and-coming lobbyists and staff who are already making a mark, the names to watch at the Capitol over the next decade.
The USLege Best in Government Affairs Awards recognize them as Texas's Rising Stars of the Year for 2026, chosen by peers who see their talent up close. There is no cost to be featured.
Meet the emerging leaders below, the rising stars shaping the future of Texas policy.
Rising Stars of the Year
Morghan Armenta
About Texas’s rising stars.
Who are the rising stars in Texas government affairs?
Up-and-coming lobbyists and staff recognized as Rising Stars of the Year in the 2026 USLege Best in Government Affairs Awards, chosen by their peers as the next generation of Texas leaders.
How are Rising Stars chosen?
Through peer nomination, at no cost to nominate or be featured, based on the strength and volume of nominations received.
What does the Rising Stars award recognize?
Emerging talent, the professionals early in their careers who are already influencing policy and poised to lead.
Can I nominate someone for Rising Stars 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.
Explore the other Texas categories.
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.
See all 89 Texas honorees.
These are the Rising Stars. Explore every peer-nominated professional recognized in the 2026 USLege Best in Government Affairs Awards for Texas.