Overview
Matthews has extensive government affairs experience including having served as a Senate chief of staff and general counsel for a Senate committee.
Biography
Matt Matthews has been involved in every session of the Texas Legislature since 1987. Matthews served as Chief of Staff to State Senator Florence Shapiro (R-Plano) as well as State Representative Kenny Marchant (R- Coppell). He has also served as General Counsel to the Senate State Affairs Committee and Chief Clerk for the House Committee on Financial Institutions.
Due to his long tenure in Austin, Mr. Matthews has close and long standing relationships with key leaders of the House and Senate, in addition to his close ties to many statewide officeholders including the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker and Attorney General of Texas.
In addition to his legislative experience, Matthews has served as Associate General Counsel to the Texas Credit Union League where he oversaw the governmental affairs operations of the 800+ member trade association.
Currently, Matt is the principal of Matt Matthews and Company Ð a governmental affairs/public law practice with clients in industries such as health care, education, financial services, insurance, housing, real estate, municipal government, state purchasing, natural resources, handicapped persons and advertising.
Mr. Matthews is an active member of the legal community. He is currently a member of the Texas State Bar Association, American Bar Association and was recently admitted to the United States Supreme Court Bar.
As a native Texan who currently resides in Dallas, Mr. Matthews received his Bachelors Degree from Oklahoma State University and a Juris Doctor from Texas Wesleyan University.
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Overview:
Matthews has extensive government affairs experience including having served as a Senate chief of staff and general counsel for a Senate committee.
Biography:
Matt Matthews has been involved in every session of the Texas Legislature since 1987. Matthews served as Chief of Staff to State Senator Florence Shapiro (R-Plano) as well as State Representative Kenny Marchant (R- Coppell). He has also served as General Counsel to the Senate State Affairs Committee and Chief Clerk for the House Committee on Financial Institutions.
Due to his long tenure in Austin, Mr. Matthews has close and long standing relationships with key leaders of the House and Senate, in addition to his close ties to many statewide officeholders including the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker and Attorney General of Texas.
In addition to his legislative experience, Matthews has served as Associate General Counsel to the Texas Credit Union League where he oversaw the governmental affairs operations of the 800+ member trade association.
Currently, Matt is the principal of Matt Matthews and Company Ð a governmental affairs/public law practice with clients in industries such as health care, education, financial services, insurance, housing, real estate, municipal government, state purchasing, natural resources, handicapped persons and advertising.
Mr. Matthews is an active member of the legal community. He is currently a member of the Texas State Bar Association, American Bar Association and was recently admitted to the United States Supreme Court Bar.
As a native Texan who currently resides in Dallas, Mr. Matthews received his Bachelors Degree from Oklahoma State University and a Juris Doctor from Texas Wesleyan University.
Spouse: Stephanie
Birthday: 0000-00-00
Gender: M
Universities: Texas Wesleyan University 1991-96
Oklahoma State University
1984-1988
Degrees: Juris Doctor 1996
Bachelor of Arts 1988
Associations: American Bar Association
Texas State Bar Association
Party: D
Elected Office: N
Governmental Experience: N
Lobby Local: N
Lobby State: N
Lobby Federal: N
