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1210 Nueces, Austin, TX, 78701,
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Native Texan Chris Hosek is one of the most established, trustworthy, and hard-working Energy Consultants in Texas. Based in Austin, he is considered an expert in energy policy and rules as well as legislative initiatives at both the state and federal levels. Prior to founding Texas Star Alliance Energy Solutions, he was Chief of Staff for the Chair of the Texas Railroad Commission.
He represents a large cross section of the energy industry. His clients include international companies, domestic producers (in the Permian Basin, Haynesville, and Eagleford), and service companies such as Select Energy Services, to name a few. His work with these companies is two-fold:
Legislative work during each biennial Legislative session and the interim.
Regulatory work and engagement at the executive levels of the Railroad Commission, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, General Land Commission, and other state agencies.
Building off of his experience in the energy space, Chris has expanded his practice to include a variety of different policy issues, including state procurement. Given that oil and gas production touches almost very legislative district in Texas in one way or another, he has developed key legislative relationships across the state that he draws upon for other policy issues. With this in mind, Chris has successfully passed unique and specific legislation for clients in challenging environments. Don't believe us, just ask him about legalizing catfish noodling.
11-15 years
Power Ranking- Texas Lobby
Jan 2019: Capitol Inside
Capitol Inside is an ideal source of news and information about Texans who run government and what they are doing to lead. Capitol Inside is the go-to source of political news in Texas for people who want the real story and what it all means. We take our readers between the lines with coverage that's unique, entertaining and more analytical than any reporting you will find on the Texas political scene.
Energy Service Innovator
Nov 2018: D CEO Magazine
Honoring CEOs, CFOs, and Innovators who have made Texas a national and International center for energy activity. D CEO honors leaders in upstream, midstream, services, and finance sectors.
General Industry Service
2018: Oil & Gas Awards - 2018 Texas
Oil & Gas Awards focuses on publicizing the great gains being made by upstream, midstream and downstream companies in the key areas of corporate social responsibility, the environment, and health and safety.
Power Ranking- Texas Lobby
Jan 2017: Capitol Inside
Capitol Inside is an ideal source of news and information about Texans who run government and what they are doing to lead. Capitol Inside is the go-to source of political news in Texas for people who want the real story and what it all means. We take our readers between the lines with coverage that's unique, entertaining and more analytical than any reporting you will find on the Texas political scene.
Power Ranking- Texas Lobby
Jan 2015: Capitol Inside
Capitol Inside is an ideal source of news and information about Texans who run government and what they are doing to lead. Capitol Inside is the go-to source of political news in Texas for people who want the real story and what it all means. We take our readers between the lines with coverage that's unique, entertaining and more analytical than any reporting you will find on the Texas political scene.
2013- Who's Who in Energy
Dec 2013: Austin Business Journal
The annual list distinguishes key players across a spectrum of energy industries in several major journal markets across the country. The list includes local national leaders representing different facets of the energy industry, including exploration, production, regulation, distribution, engineering, finance, education, law, and more. Individuals are selected for inclusion through internal research, industry outreach, and an open-nomination process conducted by the business journals of their respective cities.
Rising Star- Texas Lobby
Jan 2013: Capitol Inside
Capitol Inside is an ideal source of news and information about Texans who run government and what they are doing to lead. Capitol Inside is the go-to source of political news in Texas for people who want the real story and what it all means. We take our readers between the lines with coverage that's unique, entertaining and more analytical than any reporting you will find on the Texas political scene.
In Texas, the oil and natural gas industry touches every part of the state and every legislative district. The industry anchors the Texas economy by creating high-paying jobs and by generating revenues unmatched by other industries in Texas. Given that Chris' primary focus is natural resources (oil and gas industry), he engages with almost every elected official in one way or another. From tax policy, to school funding, to general appropriations to environment policy, he engages with most elected officials, including statewide. In particular Chris focus on the following committees:
Texas Senate:
Lt Governor's office; Agriculture; Business & Commerce; Education; Finance; Natural Resources & Economic Development; State Affairs; Transportation; Water & Rural Affairs.
Texas House of Representatives:
Speakers office; Agriculture & Livestock; Appropriations; Business & Industry; Energy Resources; Environmental Regulation; Insurance; Land & Resource Management; Natural Resources; Pensions; Investments & Financial Services; Public Education; State Affairs; Transportation; Urban Affairs; Ways & Means.
For Texas State Agencies:
Texas Governor's office; Comptroller of Texas; Railroad Commission of Texas; Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; Texas General Land Office; Texas Department of Agriculture; Texas Attorney General; Texas Department of Transportation; Texas Parks and Wildlife (most Agencies)
Chris Hosek is a principal of Texas Star Alliance, specializing in direct lobbying and state agency relations. He has experience with a broad range of legislative issues and policy initiatives, including a specific expertise in the energy sector. Chris served as the chief of staff for five years to the Chair of the Railroad Commission of Texas. The Railroad Commission is the regulatory body that oversees Texas' energy industries including all levels of the oil and gas industry, pipeline safety, gas utility rates, and the permitting and reclamation of coal and uranium mines.
Prior to his work at the Railroad Commission, Chris served asthe legislative director in the Texas House of Representatives for the 78th and 77th sessions. He was the committee aide to the Appropriations Committee, responsible for drafting the state's two-year budget. He also served as acommittee aide for a member onthe House Energy Resources Committee, where he received his background in the energy field. Chris also served in various roles for elected officials where he managed and developed legislative issues. Other committee experience includes the Urban Affairs Committee and State Recreational Resource Committee.
Chris has met with numerous international trade delegations at the Railroad Commission. He also participated in several trade missions to Mexico, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Philippines, Singapore, and Myanmar. In 2008, the American Council of Young Political Leaders selected Chris as a delegate to participate in an overseas governmental exchange with Taiwan. In 2015, he was asked to lead the same organization to Indonesia, Malaysia, and Qatar.
In 2019, Chris was also named D CEO (Dallas) Magazine's "Innovator of the Year." In 2018, he wonTexas Oil and Gas Award for Service Excellence, the first energy lobbyist to win the award. In 2015, 2017, and 2019, Chris was ranked in the top "Power Ranking" by Capitol Inside, a Texas political publication. In 2013, he was recognized as a "Rising Star" on its 10th annual Texas Lobby Power Rankings.Also, in 2013, the Austin Business Journal named him "Who's Who in Energy."
In addition to serving the legislative needs of his clients, Chris' involvement with the community is robust.He was appointed to serve on the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission, a multi-state government entity that is viewed as the authority on domestic oil and gas issues. Chris has also served as an Urban Transportation Commissioner for the City of Austin.
In addition, he sits on the boards ofBallet Austin, the Austin World Affairs Council, and theLone Star Success Academy. This non-profit improves the lives of troubled, at-risk, and vulnerable Texas youth by offering an alternative education. Chris also serves as a Trustee for theAmerican Council for Young Political Leaders, a Washington D.C.-based organization that implements unique international exchange activities for political leaders worldwide. He is active in the Texas State Alumni Association and the Phi Delta Theta Alumni Association.
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1) Abrasive Blasting Manufacturers Alliance
2) Advanced Emissions Solutions, Inc.
6) American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC)
7) American Staffing Association
8) American Water Works Association
9) Americans for Carbon Dividends
10) Aon Hewitt
11) Association of American Medical Colleges
12) Association of American Railroads
13) Association of Institutional Investors
14) Atlanticus Holding Corporation
15) Autodesk, Inc.
16) Barnard Construction Company, Inc
17) Bella Group
19) Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.
20) Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney obo MDG Contracting and Environmental Solutions
21) Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC obo Murray Hill Group, Inc.
22) Cafaro Company
23) California Steel Industries, Inc.
24) Calvary Hospital
25) Camera Ecuatoriano Americana de Comercio Guayaquil
26) Care.com
28) Central Ohio Transit Authority
29) Cerberus Capital Management
30) Chatham Area Transit (CAT)
31) Children's Tumor Foundation
33) City of Boise
35) City of Detroit
38) City of Mesa
40) City of Philadelphia - Division of Aviation
41) City of Portland
43) City of South San Francisco
44) Commerce City
45) CRRC Sifang America Incorporated
46) CTL Energy, Inc. formerly Somerset Coal International
47) Cuyahoga County
50) Denver Regional Transportation District
51) Denver Water
52) DexCom, Inc.
55) Energy Marketers of America
56) Equinix
57) Fenicia Bank SAL
59) Forest City Realty Trust, Inc.
61) Goodnight Midstream, LLC (formerly 1804 Operating, LLC)
62) Government of U.S. Virgin Islands
63) Grand Rapids Public Museum
64) Halogenated Solvents Industry Alliance, Inc.
66) HeartFlow, Inc.
68) Hexion, Inc.
70) Huntington Ingalls Incorporated
71) IAC
72) IBL Bank SAL
73) iFoodDecisionSciences, Inc.
75) Infra-Bk, LLC
78) Jabil, Inc.
81) Jubilant Pharma Holdings Inc.
82) JUUL Labs, Inc.
84) La Maestra Family Clinic, Inc.
85) Leon County Attorneys Office
88) Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
90) M1 Group
91) Madison Marquette Realty Services L.P.
92) Management and Training Corporation
93) Marriott International, Inc.
95) Match Group
96) MEAB SAL
97) Melaleuca, Inc.
98) MetaBank
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100) MGM Resorts International
101) Miami-Dade County
102) MicroPact
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109) National Cannabis Roundtable
110) National Flea Market Association
111) NetJets
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113) North Carolina Biotechnology Center
114) Oceus Networks
115) OCLC
116) Office of the Governor, State of Colorado
117) Ohio University
118) Olin Corporation
119) Owens Corning
120) Panasonic Avionics Corporation
122) Park-Ohio Industries, Inc.
123) Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare
124) Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.
126) Policy and Taxation Group
127) Ready Colorado
128) Rendeavour Holding Limited
129) Republic Steel
132) Solar Energy Industries Association
133) SpaceX
134) Study Edge
135) SYMX Holdings
136) TATA Consultancy Services
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140) The Mosaic Company
142) The Procter and Gamble Company
145) Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation
146) Thomas Jefferson University
147) Tinuum Group LLC
148) TOTAL S.A.
149) TransDigm Group Incorporated
151) Transurban (USA) Inc
152) Trojan Technologies
153) TruGreen Limited Partnership
154) Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation
156) Unione Italiana Vini on behalf of Taub Family Companies
157) United Rentals, Inc.
158) United States Council for International Business
159) United States Infrastructure Corporation
160) United Work & Travel
161) Universities Space Research Association
163) Urban Ecology Center (UEC)
164) Verified Voting
165) Wake Forest University Health Sciences
166) Walton Enterprises
167) Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
170) Westinghouse Electric Company
171) Wheel Pros, LLC
172) Xavier University School of Medicine
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