Current & Former Clients

Associa: HOA Property Management Services
Association of Electric Companies of Texas
AT&T
Base Power, Inc.
B.E. Wilson Corporation
Capitol Land & Livestock Company
Cedar Port Navigation & Improvement District
CH-B Kingland
Cintra US Services
CLL Municipal Utility District No. 1
Coalition for Responsible Infrastructure Finance
Corn Hill Regional Water Authority
DIRECTV
Dish Network
El Veredicto, LP
Electronic Payments Coalition
Ferrovial Agroman US Corp.
Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas
Friends of the San Saba
GBK Properties
General Cigar Company
G&H Ranch Interests
Houston Region Business Coalition
IKEA
Incode Technologies
ISF
J&M Premier Services
KK-125 Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation
KinderCare Learning Companies
Kronos Incorporated
L.L.B. Ranch
Landowners Coalition of Texas
LaRue Tactical
Las Vegas Sands
Max Midstream
Nasdaq
NRG Energy
Oil City Iron Works
Pedernales Electric Cooperative
Philip Morris International
Republic Services
Rivian Automotive
San Jose Water Group Texas
Schwertner Farms
Secure our Seniors Safety
Sonterra Municipal Utility District
Swedish Match
Texans for Lawsuit Reform
Texas Association of Realtors
Texas Coalition for Patients
Texas Consumer Lenders
Texas Central Rail Holdings
Texas Deer Association
Texas Electric Transportation Resources Alliance
Texas Independent Automobile Dealers Association
Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association
Texas Mineral Resources Corp.
Texas New Mexico Power
Texas Oil & Gas Association
Texas Partnership for Out of School Time (TXPOST)
Texas Rare Earth Resources
Texas Self Insurance Association
Texas Wine Growers
The Grandor Corporation
TNMP
Upper Neches River Municipal Water Authority
USA Rare Earth
Waste Control Specialists
Waste Management of Texas
WBW Development Group
William Chris Vineyards
WilliamsRDM
WineCub

Matthew Bentley

Matthew Bentley is a lobbyist and political consultant with a proven track record in public positioning, issue management and government relations. His success is the product of extensive relationships with elected officials and staff throughout the legislative and executive branches as well as regulatory agencies. A native of East Texas, he was recently named a Top Ten “Rising Star” lobbyist by Capitol Inside, a bi-partisan publication covering Texas politics and government.

Matthew is widely acclaimed for his work in political campaigns throughout Texas and the United States. He began his campaign work with Commissioner Todd Staples’ statewide Agriculture Commissioner campaign and Governor Rick Perry’s 2010 gubernatorial and 2012 presidential races. In 2018, he had a 100 percent win rate consulting for Cody Harris’ campaign for the Texas House of Representatives, U.S. Congressman Lance Gooden’s open-seat race for Congress and judicial races throughout East Texas. He also served as Campaign Manager for State Representative Byron Cook’s successful 2016 campaign for re-election – one of the highest-profile and most seriously contested races of that cycle.

During the 81st Legislative Session (2009), Matthew worked for Commissioner Todd Staples at the Texas Department of Agriculture, as the Commission underwent the Sunset review process. In 2015, Matthew expanded his legislative experience by serving as Legislative & District Director for House State Affairs Committee Chairman, Byron Cook.

Matthew currently consults for companies, associations, special purpose districts and non-profit organizations in Texas, specializing in environmental management, energy and utility regulations, private property interests, natural resources, infrastructure, technology, economic development, taxation and finance issues. He also has significant experience in alcohol, insurance, procurement, gaming and local government matters. Matthew’s work has resulted in public policy development and implementation, strategy formulation with key government officials and improved communication between legislative and business leaders at the highest level.

Matthew began lobbying independently during the 83rd Legislative Session (2013). Among his clients are the nation’s largest telecommunications company, one of the world’s top stock market exchanges, the largest electric cooperative in the country, a mining operation, a Class A water utility, a conservative tort reform organization, several technology companies, the world’s largest gaming company, various landowner groups, the largest trade association in Texas, several Texas wineries and a non-profit cancer research foundation.

Before launching his practice, Matthew contracted with Reggie Bashur, Cliff Johnson, Clay Pope and Luis Saenz during the 82nd Texas Legislature (2011) to help serve and represent their clients’ broad range of interests before the Texas Legislature and agencies throughout the state. Matthew also served as Business Development Manager for Procurement Strategy Group, Inc., where he helped companies target and win projects with federal, state and local governments.

Matthew presently serves on the advisory council for Texan by Nature, a non-profit organization founded by Former First Lady Laura Bush, which focuses on safeguarding the environment with respect to private property interests and economic development. He remains involved with the Texas GOP’s Mighty Texas Strike Force and served as the group’s Virginia Co-Captain for the 2016 Presidential Election. He is a proud graduate of The University of Texas at Austin.

Lauren Fleming

Lauren Fleming is a lobbyist and consultant with over 15 years of experience in the Texas legislature and government affairs.

Most recently, Lauren was the Policy Advisor on Business and Commerce to Lt. Governor Dan Patrick. She advised the Lt. Governor and senior staff regarding policy, legislation and budget issues since he was elected in 2014. She works closely with Texas legislators and their staff, as well as state agencies, to craft, amend, pass, implement and enact legislation. Since Winter Storm Uri in 2021, Lauren focused on identifying and evaluating the problems with the Texas electric grid and recommending and executing solutions to improve it.

Before her role advising the Lt. Governor on Business and Commerce issues, Lauren was his advisor on Criminal Justice. She also served in his Texas Senate office as General Counsel during the 83 rd legislative session. Prior to working in the Texas Senate, Lauren began her career at the Texas Legislature working as General Counsel and Legislative Director to Texas House Representative Dennis Bonnen.

During her tenure working for the Texas Legislature, Lauren had experience advising on a broad portfolio of policy issues including electricity, property and casualty insurance, health insurance, alcohol, housing, development, real estate, banking and finance, licensing, telecommunications, cybersecurity, technology, oil and gas, automobiles, higher education, transportation and criminal justice. She also worked closely on the budget and overseeing the Sunset process of several agencies.

She also has previous experience in government affairs and advocacy. Lauren worked for the Texas Oil and Gas Association while in law school during the 81 st legislative session and worked for the Texas Association of Builders immediately after college during the 80 th legislative session.

Lauren was born in Dallas and grew up in Tennessee. She attended the University of Tennessee for undergrad and graduated with a degree in International Relations and Diplomacy. She then returned to Texas and attended The University of Texas School of Law. She bleeds both shades of orange. Lauren is a member of the Texas Bar; she is a partner at her church in Austin; she leads a Young Life small group of college seniors; she is on the Nightlight Christian Adoptions Advisory Board; she is a mentor to a law student through the University of Texas Law Mentor Program; and she serves on the Texas Law Alumni Association Regional Committee. Lauren lives in Austin with her husband, Alex, and their son, Drew.