The Texas State Legislative Practice is coordinated from the firm's office on Congress Avenue in downtown Austin, just a few blocks from the Texas Capitol. The firm has a long history of interest, active participation, and involvement in the state political and legislative arenas. Staffing Joe Bill Watkins , the managing partner of the Austin office, directs the firm's legislative activities. The following summarizes some of the group's practice and experience.
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The legislative clients of the firm are as diverse as its legal clientele. Successfully represented major telecommunications companies in the negotiation and final passage of the State Telecommunications Act, a precursor to federal legislation passed by Congress earlier this year. As part of a coalition of health care association and HMO lobbyists, assisted in the passage of several bills that brought managed care to the state's Medicaid system. Represents an association with interest in the reform of the State Deceptive Trade Practices Act and the Public Funds Investment Act. Successfully represented a major railroad that opposed the consolidation of Union Pacific and Southern Pacific Railroads.