Nancy Fisher

fisher@txstrategy.com
Austin, TX

Nancy Fisher is a highly motivated and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in Texas government, politics, public affairs, and advocacy work. With more than 30 years working in the legislative and executive branches of Texas government, Nancy has developed a close association with Texas elected and appointed leaders, acquired knowledge on a broad range of policies and issues, and become skilled in the tools that make things happen.

Returning to work in the advocacy arena after five years as Chief of Staff to the Speaker of the Texas House, Nancy provides clients with advice, advocacy and access. They benefit from her knowledge of the players, policies, procedures and politics of Texas government.

After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin, Nancy learned her way around the Texas capitol while serving as an Assistant Sergeant-At-Arms and acquired her parliamentary knowledge of rules, procedures and unwritten traditions as Clerk of the powerful House Calendars Committee. As Governor William P. Clements’ Senior Legislative Assistant, Nancy honed the legislative strategies needed to steer the governor’s programs and policies to passage.

Nancy then moved to positions in the executive branch, developing leadership skills as Deputy Executive Director of the Texas Racing Commission and Governmental Relations Director of the Texas Department of Economic Development. Nancy established and led as Vice President her own successful lobbying firm before becoming Director of Governmental Affairs for the Texas Association of Builders.

Nancy works closely with clients to develop their governmental program and define their message, chart a course to achievable goals, implement a workable plan, timely communicate activities and progress, respond to opponent’s adverse tactics, collaborate with others with mutual interests and doggedly pursue the desired result. Nancy is recognized among her peers for her integrity, hard work, and practical approach to problem solving.

Knowledgeable on a broad range of public policy matters and a quick study when new issues arise, Nancy utilizes her leadership skills to work with a team to efficiently and effectively produce the desired results. Nancy was featured in a special section of the January 2009 issue of Austin Woman Magazine, sharing her wisdom that comes from 32 years of working at the Capitol in “Ten Things She Knows” and concluding with “always want [and work] to win.”