#7 - Cristina Masters & Laura Stowe - Navigating Legislat...

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In Episode #7 of Bills & Business: TXLege News, we delve into the world of legislative advocacy with two influential Texas Chiefs of Staff, Laura Stowe and Cristina Masters. This episode provides a rare behind-the-scenes look at the legislative process through the perspectives of these seasoned professionals.Laura Stowe, Chief of Staff to Senator Angela Paxton of Senate District 8, shares her journey from state agency work to becoming a key figure in shaping policy and finance. Cristina Masters, Chief of Staff for State Representative Claudia Ordaz, brings her wealth of experience from the Austin City Council and her commitment to mentoring future leaders.Together, they discuss what makes advocacy effective, how lobbyists can stand out amidst the flurry of bills, and the importance of building relationships before and during the session. They also dive into communication strategies, bipartisan collaboration, and the challenges and priorities for the upcoming legislative session.This episode is packed with actionable insights for lobbyists, policymakers, and anyone passionate about Texas politics. Join us for this in-depth conversation that bridges the gap between policy and people.Don’t forget to subscribe to Bills & Business on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and YouTube for more engaging discussions on the issues shaping Texas!📲 Follow Laura Carr🐦 Twitter: <a href="⁠https://x.com/Laura_USLege⁠">@Laura_USLege</a>💼 LinkedIn: <a href="⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurauslege/⁠">@Laura Carr</a>📸 Instagram: <a href="⁠https://www.instagram.com/thereallauracarr/⁠">@thereallauracarr</a>🛍️ ShopMy: <a href="⁠https://shopmy.us/shop/lauraluise?Section_title=latest-finds&tab=collections⁠">@lauraluise</a>✍️ Substack: <a href="⁠https://lauraluise.substack.com/⁠">@lauraluise</a>🔗 Links: <a href="⁠https://lauraluise.carrd.co/⁠">@lauraluise</a>📲 Follow USLege✨ Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/uslege.ai/">@uslege.ai</a>📘 Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/USLegeai">@uslege.ai</a>🐦 Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/USLege_ai">@USLege_ai</a>💼 LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/uslege-ai/">@USLege</a>🎧 Subscribe to Bills & Business▶️ YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BillsandBusiness">@BillsandBusiness</a>🎵 Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/22ZWg9VVb2AEGqyV14osNi?si=jH3hL0jXR9aJ7Y4YFwglcw">Bills and Business by USLege</a>🍎 Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/bills-and-business-by-uslege/id1781059329">Bills and Business by USLege</a>🎥 TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@billsandbusiness">@billsandbusiness</a>🎬 Produced by <a href="https://www.uslege.ai/">USLege</a>📞 Want to see USLege in action? <a href="https://www.uslege.ai/demo">Schedule a demo today!</a>

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In Episode #7 of Bills & Business: TXLege News, we delve into the world of legislative advocacy with two influential Texas Chiefs of Staff, Laura Stowe and Cristina Masters. This episode provides a rare behind-the-scenes look at the legislative...

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