Our Team

The Texas Capitol Group has assembled an unrivaled team of public affairs, government relations and communication experts. At every level of our organization, clients will find seasoned professionals. We are experts in public policy, legislative affairs, politics, media and communications.

Our unique insight and expertise delivers tailor-made, client-driven comprehensive public affairs programs that meet objectives and exceed expectations.

Mike Toomey – Only person in Texas history to serve as chief of staff for two Texas Governors (William P. Clements, 1989-1990 and Rick Perry, 2002-2004).  Former three-term Texas House member and chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. Named Texas' top lobbyist in 2007 Lobby Power Rankings. [Full Bio]
Bill Messer – Texas Monthly magazine named Bill Messer as one of four lobbyists included in the top twenty-five most influential people in Texas politics for 2005. [Full Bio]
Walter Fisher – Served as Texas Senate parliamentarian under Lt. Governors David Dewhurst, Rick Perry, Bob Bullock and Bill Ratliff; assistant parliamentarian for the Texas House of Representatives; director of legislative services for the Texas Municipal League [Full Bio]
Joe Garcia – Served as chief of staff to State Senator Eddie Lucio, of Brownsville, from 1991 to 1996; and has a specialized knowledge of issues along the Texas-Mexico Border [Full Bio]
Lara Keel – Former government relations manager for the Texas Association of Business and Chambers of Commerce, the state’s largest business group, lobbying the Texas Legislature and U.S. Congress; former Texas Senate staffer [Full Bio]