Eric Woomer is a governmental affairs consultant and lobbyist with extensive senior leadership experience advising legislators at the state and national level as well as business interests ranging from Fortune 100 companies to trade associations to family-owned businesses. He is well-regarded for his ability to research, analyze and synthesize issues quickly to design innovative public policy, and he offers his clients tactical political counsel as well as pragmatic solutions to achieve their policy goals.

Eric has served as Chief of Staff and Legislative Director to three Texas state senators, both Republicans and Democrats, representing areas as diverse as the Texas Panhandle and the Houston Ship Channel. Eric successfully coordinated the legislative agendas, community activities, and media strategies for the senators, as well as directing personnel activities for staffs as large as twenty-one. Additionally, Eric served as Press Secretary for U.S. Congressman J.J. “Jake” Pickle, and as a Senior Policy Advisor to U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison.

Armed with a proven track record of accomplishment, in 2010, Eric opened Policy Solutions, a full service public affairs consulting practice, based in Austin, Texas. Eric offers his clients legislative tactical guidance and policy expertise on matters related to energy & water, natural resources, health care, economic development policy, and the state budget. These abilities are complimented with media management skills and compelling collateral writing – speeches, legislative hearing testimony, press conferences & communications materials, briefings, newsletters and white papers.

As a lobbyist, Eric has provided political and legislative guidance to Texas electricity companies, trade association, advocacy organizations, manufacturing interests, and physician groups, among others. He has managed teams of contract lobbyists, overseen Political Action Committee activities, and coordinated grassroots efforts. Eric is consistently ranked among the state’s most influential lobbyists in Capitol Inside magazine’s annual Lobby Power Rankings.

Eric was born in Malawi, Africa, while his parents served in the Peace Corps. A 1988 National Merit Scholar, Eric received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from the University of Texas in 1993. In 2002, he obtained his Masters of Public Affairs from the University of Texas’ Lyndon Baines Johnson School of Public Affairs. He also received the LBJ Award for Academic Excellence, presented annually by former First Lady “Lady Bird” Johnson to the school’s top graduates.

Legislative Director

Courtney brings nearly three decades of experience serving the State of Texas and advancing public policy initiatives across complex regulatory and legislative environments. She joined Congress Avenue Partners in 2017 as Legislative Director, where she partners closely with clients to develop and execute effective strategies before the Texas Legislature, state leadership, and regulatory agencies.

Courtney’s expertise spans a wide range of policy areas, including health and human services, information technology, workforce development, education, and behavioral health. She is recognized for her deep understanding of the legislative process and her ability to navigate state government with precision and strategic insight.

Prior to joining Congress Avenue Partners, Courtney held key roles in both the legislative and executive branches of Texas government. Most notably, she served for several years at the Texas Workforce Commission as Director of Governmental Relations, where she worked closely with members of the Texas House and Senate on bipartisan initiatives, agency appropriations, and legislative priorities.

Known for her responsiveness, attention to detail, and solutions-oriented approach, Courtney is skilled at balancing big-picture strategy with the practical realities of policymaking. She has built a reputation for working effectively across the aisle and delivering results for clients in dynamic and often complex policy environments.

Courtney holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Texas at San Antonio and a Bachelor of Arts from St. Edward’s University.

Office Administrator

Our team is assisted in all efforts by our office administrator, Katy Cramer. A veteran of multiple legislative sessions, Cramer seamlessly coordinates the activities of the members of the firm and serves as an additional point of contact for clients. Cramer has demonstrated herself to be a resourceful and accomplished individual with tier-one customer-care skills as well as exceptional clerical expertise, and offers exceptionally effective administrative support.

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