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About Us

The Garcia Group is a bipartisan lobbying and governmental relations firm with over 20 years of political experience. Our services include long-term strategic development, interim legislative monitoring as well as regulatory compliance and advocacy.

Joe Garcia, Founder

Founder, Joe Garcia, has spent over 20-years as a government and public affairs consultant working with corporations, associations, coalitions and public entities. He specializes in issues along and impacting the Texas-Mexico border. Mr. Garcia has been recognized for his work in coordinating with South Texas Legislators to secure $4 million in state appropriations for the City of McAllen as well as an additional $3.5 million for a rural technology center for South Texas College in Rio Grande City. He also has been successful in working with local governments in major cities like Austin and San Antonio to advocate for clients like Yellow Cab.   

 

Prior to opening his governmental affairs business, Joe worked for decades in both the Texas House of Representatives and the Texas Senate. As Chief of Staff to South Texas Senator Eddie Lucio, Joe was responsible for coordinating efforts among members of the Texas House of Representatives, Texas Senate, and stakeholders in order to pass significant pieces of legislation. 

 

His unique experience and familiarity of the rules of the Senate and the House along with his extensive network of contacts throughout state government makes Joe an effective and successful advocate for all of his clients. Joe expertise includes work in the areas of:

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  • Municipal Policy

  • Transportation Policy

  • Higher Education Policy

  • Insurance

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