(512)482-6809
2801 Via Fortuna, Suite 350, Austin, TX, 78746-7568, 
Ms. Leo is a Government Affairs Advisor in the Public Policy and Law division whose practice focuses on legislative and regulatory affairs in Texas. Ms. Leo provides advice and strategic guidance on matters before the state legislature and state government agencies. Her areas of specialty include municipal and county government, higher education, pharmaceutical, financial services, telecommunications, energy and automobile regulatory matters
Higher Education
Successfully assisted entities before regulatory agencies to achieve compliance.
Public Health
Worked with regulatory agency and broader coalitions to secure a positive recommendation from a Texas State agency which subsequently led to final passage of key legislation.
Local Government
Worked with the 3rd largest county in the country to secure vital legislation.
Regulatory Projects
Successfully assisted a national association and private companies in matters dealing with state franchise issues.
Telecommunications
Successfully assisted a publically traded company to secure passage of legislation affecting the Texas Universal Service Fund.
Energy
Successfully assisted client in passage of electric utility matters.
Ms. Leo has over 25 years of combined experience in federal, state and local government. Prior to joining the firm in 1996, Ms. Leo served as the Intergovernmental Relations Manager for the City of San Antonio. In that capacity, she had chief responsibility for managing federal, state and local matters on behalf of the City of San Antonio. Ms. Leo managed legislative and political activities at these various levels of government including Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC); state legislative matters impacting the City of San Antonio as well as interlocal agreements between the city and county.
She served as Chief of Staff for the first Hispanic woman elected to the Legislature, State Representative Irma Rangel, in which she managed all legislative policy, including appropriations, redistricting, healthcare, education and transportation. In this capacity, Ms. Leo also served as the Director of the Mexican-American Legislative Caucus and managed policy issues in behalf of the members of the Caucus. Prior to joining the House side of the Capitol, Ms. Leo worked in the policy division of Lieutenant Governor William P. Hobby, Jr. Ms. Leo's legislative career began as a Senate Messenger.
Ms. Leo serves on the Firm's Global Diversity Committee which promotes a diverse workforce and an inclusive firm culture. She is a Board member of the Senate Hispanic Research Council (SHRC), a non-profit research group that supports internships for college students in the offices of members of the Texas Senate. Ms Leo is a 9th generation Texan, and a member of the William B. Travis Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.
(512)4808444
919 Congress Avenue, Suite 800, Austin, TX, 78701, 
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
Carol McGarah represents several Fortune 500 companies and is well-known and regarded for her experience and knowledge of various topics including: education, energy, environmental issues, financial institutions, IT, and transportation.
1) 3M Company
3) Anatole Partners III, L.L.C.
4) Arnold Capital Management, LLC
5) Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE)
6) AT&T
7) BEPCO, L.P.
8) BNSF Railway, a Berkshire Hathaway Corporation
10) City of Amarillo
11) City of Austin
12) City of Lubbock
14) Commonwealth Fusion Systems
15) Community Associations Institute
16) Concordance
17) Credit Union Coalition of Texas
19) Cummins Inc.
22) H-E-B, LP
24) Hillwood Development Company, LLC
25) Holt Texas Ltd. dba HOLTCAT
26) Lower Colorado River Authority
27) Motion Picture Association, Inc.
28) North Texas Tollway Authority
29) Outdoor Advertising Association of Texas, Inc.
30) Paramount Global
31) Quail Valley Land Company, LLC
32) Raise Your Hand for Public Schools DBA Raise Your Hand Texas
33) Republic Property Group, Ltd.
34) TACenergy, LLC
35) Texas Beverage Association
36) Texas Instruments Incorporated
37) Texas Mutual Insurance Company
38) Texas State University System
20+ years
Previously, McGarah served as the Committee Director of the powerful Senate Natural Resources Committee. During her 10 years with this committee she established solid relationships with key members of the legislature and various environmental agencies, and developed a thorough knowledge of Texas' air, water, and waste issues.
McGarah dedicated countless hours to the preparation and passage of groundbreaking pieces of legislation, including Senate Bill 1 in 1997 and Senate Bill 2 in 2001. Both of these bills dealt with state water management measures and greatly impacted the state.
McGarah was also instrumental in the development and passage of SB 5 in the 75th Legislature, which created the Texas Emissions Reduction Program. This program has served as a model for numerous other states across the country, and has been a vital component in assisting Texas meet the Federal Air Quality Standards.
512-497-8941
1115 San Jacinto, Ste 105, Austin, TX, 78701, 
Subjects: All Subjects, Appropriations/Budgets, Taxes
Links:Website, LinkedIn
Ky Ash has more than twenty years of experience working in the Texas Legislature and executive branch of Texas state government. Ky's work covers all major policy areas, with a particular emphasis in budget, economic development, energy and tax policy matters.
Ky's experience in Texas government is notable, previously serving as State Budget Director for Texas Governor Greg Abbott, as well as serving as the Governor's designee Chair for the Texas Bond Review Board.
Before his time in the Governor's office, Ky spent the better part of two decades in the Texas House of Representatives serving as Chief of Staff and Legislative Director, and also served as Chief Clerk for several Texas House committees, including Ways and Means, Energy Resources, Economic Development and the Select Committee on Property Tax Relief.
0-5 years
Previously appointed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to serve as the Governor's designee Chair for the Texas Bond Review Board.
14. Ky's experience in Texas government is notable, previously serving as State Budget Director for Governor Abbott, as well as serving as the Governor's designee Chair for the Texas Bond Review Board. Before his time in the Governor's office, Ky spent the better part of two decades in the Texas House of Representatives serving as Chief of Staff and Legislative Director for former State Representative Jim Keffer. As Chief of Staff for then-Representative Keffer, Ky also served as Chief Clerk for several Texas House committees, including Ways and Means, Energy Resources, Economic Development and the Select Committee on Property Tax Relief.
A proven strategist and passionate advocate for his clients, Ky Ash has more than twenty years of experience working in the Texas Legislature and executive branch of Texas state government. Ky's work covers all major policy areas, with a particular emphasis in budget, economic development, energy and tax policy matters.
Known as a mover and shaker around Austin, Texas Energy Report noted that Ky is, "well known in the Capitol for his expertise in energy, taxes and budgeting."
With an innate sense for the economics of business and armed with deep industry knowledge, Ky is sought out by a wide range of companies and organizations across the State. His clients include Fortune 500 companies, trade associations and businesses engaged in matters related to e-commerce, higher education, healthcare, information technology, transportation, energy, electricity, telecommunications, public safety and manufacturing.
Ky's experience in Texas government is notable, previously serving as State Budget Director for Governor Abbott, as well as serving as the Governor's designee Chair for the Texas Bond Review Board.
Before his time in the Governor's office, Ky spent the better part of two decades in the Texas House of Representatives serving as Chief of Staff and Legislative Director for former State Representative Jim Keffer. As Chief of Staff for then-Representative Keffer, Ky also served as Chief Clerk for several Texas House committees, including Ways and Means, Energy Resources, Economic Development and the Select Committee on Property Tax Relief.
Prior to joining HBS, Ky served as Government Affairs Advisor at K&L Gates.
(512)4873962
919 Congress Avenue, Suite 740, Austin, TX, 78701, 
(512)4133611
208 W. 14th, Austin, TX, 78701, 
(512)4873913
919 Congress Avenue, Suite 740, Austin, TX, 78701, 
(512)4808444
919 Congress Avenue, Suite 800, Austin, TX, 78701, 
1) 3M Company
3) Anatole Partners III, L.L.C.
4) Arnold Capital Management, LLC
5) Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE)
6) AT&T
7) BEPCO, L.P.
8) BNSF Railway, a Berkshire Hathaway Corporation
11) City of Amarillo
12) City of Austin
13) City of Lubbock
15) Commonwealth Fusion Systems
16) Community Associations Institute
17) Concordance
18) Credit Union Coalition of Texas
20) Cummins Inc.
23) H-E-B, LP
25) Hillwood Development Company, LLC
26) Holt Texas Ltd. dba HOLTCAT
27) Lower Colorado River Authority
28) Motion Picture Association, Inc.
29) North Texas Tollway Authority
30) Outdoor Advertising Association of Texas, Inc.
31) Paramount Global
32) Quail Valley Land Company, LLC
33) Republic Property Group, Ltd.
34) TACenergy, LLC
35) Texas Beverage Association
36) Texas Instruments Incorporated
37) Texas Mutual Insurance Company
38) Texas State University System
(512)4746725
1122 Colorado Street, Suite 1604, Austin, TX, 78701, 
(512)6493649
1115 San Jacinto, Ste 105, Austin, TX, 78701, 
(225)9371520
350 Pine Street, Beaumont, TX, 77701, 
(512)4808444
919 Congress Avenue, Suite 800, Austin, TX, 78701, 
1) 3M Company
3) Anatole Partners III, L.L.C.
4) Arnold Capital Management, LLC
5) Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE)
6) AT&T
7) BEPCO, L.P.
8) BNSF Railway, a Berkshire Hathaway Corporation
10) City of Amarillo
11) City of Austin
12) City of Lubbock
14) Commonwealth Fusion Systems
15) Community Associations Institute
16) Concordance
17) Credit Union Coalition of Texas
19) Cummins Inc.
22) H-E-B, LP
24) Hillwood Development Company, LLC
25) Holt Texas Ltd. dba HOLTCAT
26) Motion Picture Association, Inc.
27) North Texas Tollway Authority
28) Outdoor Advertising Association of Texas, Inc.
29) Quail Valley Land Company, LLC
30) Republic Property Group, Ltd.
31) TACenergy, LLC
32) Texas Beverage Association
33) Texas Instruments Incorporated
34) Texas Mutual Insurance Company
35) Texas State University System
(512)6460828
919 Congress Avenue, Suite 1100, Austin, TX, 78701, 
1) Accelerator Holdings Texas, LLC
3) Airbnb, Inc.
4) Associated Energy Group, LLC
5) AT&T
7) Block, Inc.
10) Coco Delivery
11) Constellation Energy Generation, LLC
12) Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
13) Deligent, LLC
14) Dignitana, Inc.
15) Dillon Gage Incorporated of Dallas - Metals Division
16) E-Vital Stats, LLC dba Allen Family Funeral Options
17) EasyKnock, Inc.
20) Independent Pool and Spa Service Association, Inc.
21) International Franchise Association
22) Iron Ox, Inc.
23) Jani-King International, Inc.
25) Las Vegas Sands Corporation
27) Lower Colorado River Authority
28) MasTec, Inc.
29) My Plates, LLC
30) Nacero, Inc.
32) NXP USA, Inc.
33) Outschool, Inc.
34) Pallet SPC
35) Petland, Inc.
36) Pinnacle Technical Resources
38) Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Greater Austin
39) Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Greater Houston
40) Pool & Hot Tub Alliance North Texas
41) Primus Global Services, Inc.
42) Prosper Economic Development Corporation
45) Texas Association of Public Insurance Adjusters
46) Texas Baptist Children's Home
47) Texas Coalition of Homes for Children
48) Texas Pool & Spa Coalition
50) Town of Prosper
52) UATP Management, LLC d/b/a Urban Air Adventure Park
53) United States Swim School Association
54) Universal Coin and Bullion, Ltd.
57) Vivid Seats Inc.
(832)4928337
919 Congress Avenue, Suite 740, Austin, TX, 78701, 
(830)4446463
919 Congress Avenue, Suite 1100, Austin, TX, 78701, 
1) Accelerator Holdings Texas, LLC
3) Airbnb, Inc.
4) Associated Energy Group, LLC
6) Block, Inc.
9) Constellation Energy Generation, LLC
10) Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
11) Deligent, LLC
12) Dillon Gage Incorporated of Dallas - Metals Division
13) E-Vital Stats, LLC dba Allen Family Funeral Options
14) EasyKnock, Inc.
17) Independent Pool and Spa Service Association, Inc.
18) International Franchise Association
19) Iron Ox, Inc.
20) Jani-King International, Inc.
23) MasTec, Inc.
24) My Plates, LLC
25) Nacero, Inc.
27) NXP USA, Inc.
28) Outschool, Inc.
29) Pallet SPC
30) Petland, Inc.
31) Pinnacle Technical Resources
33) Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Greater Austin
34) Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Greater Houston
35) Pool & Hot Tub Alliance North Texas
36) Primus Global Services, Inc.
37) Prosper Economic Development Corporation
40) Texas Association of Public Insurance Adjusters
41) Texas Baptist Children's Home
42) Texas Coalition of Homes for Children
43) Texas Pool & Spa Coalition
45) Town of Prosper
47) UATP Management, LLC d/b/a Urban Air Adventure Park
48) United States Swim School Association
49) Universal Coin and Bullion, Ltd.
52) Vivid Seats Inc.
(512)4949798
1122 Colorado St., Suite 2399, Austin, TX, 78701, 
(512)4808444
919 Congress Avenue, Suite 800, Austin, TX, 78701, 
1) 3M Company
3) Anatole Partners III, L.L.C.
4) Arnold Capital Management, LLC
5) Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE)
6) AT&T
7) BEPCO, L.P.
8) BNSF Railway, a Berkshire Hathaway Corporation
10) City of Amarillo
11) City of Austin
12) City of Lubbock
14) Commonwealth Fusion Systems
15) Community Associations Institute
16) Concordance
17) Credit Union Coalition of Texas
19) Cummins Inc.
22) H-E-B, LP
24) Hillwood Development Company, LLC
25) Holt Texas Ltd. dba HOLTCAT
26) Lower Colorado River Authority
27) Motion Picture Association, Inc.
28) North Texas Tollway Authority
29) Outdoor Advertising Association of Texas, Inc.
30) Quail Valley Land Company, LLC
31) Raise Your Hand for Public Schools DBA Raise Your Hand Texas
32) Republic Property Group, Ltd.
33) TACenergy, LLC
34) Texas Beverage Association
35) Texas Instruments Incorporated
36) Texas Mutual Insurance Company
37) Texas State University System
(512)5545944
1122 Colorado Street, Suite 1604, Austin, TX, 78701, 
(512)4873979
919 Congress Avenue, Suite 740, Austin, TX, 78701, 
(281)2973560
2107 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX, 77380,