Governmental Relations
Welcome to the Office of Governmental Relations
Purpose of the Office
The Office of Governmental Relations coordinates communications regarding legislative and policy matters affecting higher education in Texas on behalf of the Board of Regents, the Chancellor and the eight component institutions. The Office provides leadership on the development of the System’s legislative priorities and support for ensuring that the System’s message is communicated effectively to the state’s elected leadership.
Additionally, the Office coordinates with the component institutions on the flow of information to the legislature. Finally, the office works hard to establish and/or develop strong relationships with legislators and their staff as well as executive leadership, state agencies and other stakeholders in the higher education community.
Staff
Texas State University System Vice Chancellor for Governmental Relations & Educational Policy Patricia V. Hayes leads the division with support of Assistant Vice Chancellor for Governmental Relations Larry D. Gonzales and Senior Administrative Assistant Melissa Dix.
Contact Information
General inquiries for the Governmental Relations Office may be sent to govtrelations@tsus.edu.
Or you may contact us
via mail at:
Office of Governmental Relations
Texas State University System
Thomas J. Rusk Building
200 E. 10th Street, Suite 600
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512-463-1808
Fax: 512- 463-1816
Click here for a list of the System's Communication Directors.
