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Government Law Attorneys in Texas

Government agencies, regulatory proceedings, administrative law. 8,378 pre-screened attorneys across 113 counties.

What Is Government Law Law in Texas?

Government agencies, regulatory proceedings, administrative law. 8,378 active attorneys with the State Bar of Texas list Government Law as a practice area, including attorneys whose bar classification is "Government/Administrative".

When Do You Need a Texas Government Law Attorney?

You need a Texas government law attorney when facing administrative law, government contracts, regulatory compliance, or open records requests, or any other matter governed by Texas government law law. Early consultation can preserve legal options and prevent costly procedural mistakes. Many Texas attorneys offer free initial consultations.

Texas Government Law Sub-Specialties

Government Law covers several distinct case types in Texas, each with its own legal framework. Below are the most common sub-specialties.

Administrative Law

Administrative Law matters in Texas fall within the broader Government Law practice area. Texas-licensed attorneys experienced in administrative law cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Government Contracts

Government Contracts matters in Texas fall within the broader Government Law practice area. Texas-licensed attorneys experienced in government contracts cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Regulatory Compliance

Regulatory Compliance matters in Texas fall within the broader Government Law practice area. Texas-licensed attorneys experienced in regulatory compliance cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Open Records Requests

Open Records Requests matters in Texas fall within the broader Government Law practice area. Texas-licensed attorneys experienced in open records requests cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Costs and Timeline

Texas government law attorneys typically charge hourly ($200-$450) or flat fees depending on case type. Many offer free initial consultations. All fee structures must be communicated to the client in writing per Tex. Disciplinary R. Prof. Conduct 1.04.

Texas Laws and Statutes

Texas government law is governed by various provisions of the Texas Statutes. Consult a Texas-licensed attorney for the specific statute citations applicable to your matter.

Government Law Attorneys by County

Pre-screened government law attorneys serving each Texas county. Counts reflect active State Bar of Texas members with offices in-county. Each county links to a full directory page for the matching practice area.

📍 Travis County 1,748 attorneys
John W. Fainter — AustinCharles W. Evans — AustinJames E. Brown — THE BROWNS CONSULTING, Austin
View all 1,748 Travis government law attorneys →
📍 Harris County 1,009 attorneys
Gary Lynn Wood — HoustonDonald R. Boehm — HoustonCharles M. Williams — OLSON AND OLSON LLP, Houston
View all 1,009 Harris government law attorneys →
📍 Dallas County 765 attorneys
William E. Livingstone — WM E LIVINGSTONE III, DallasRobert L. Dillard — NICHOLS, JACKSON, DILLARD, HAGER & SMITH, DallasF. Dayton Eckert — LAW OFFICES OF F DAYTON ECKART JR, Garland
View all 765 Dallas government law attorneys →
📍 Bexar County 389 attorneys
Bernard Marcak — USAF (NOW RETIRED GS), San AntonioJohn Thomas Montford — San AntonioRoy Harris Leonard — Universal City
View all 389 Bexar government law attorneys →
📍 Tarrant County 317 attorneys
Ralph W. Adkins — RETIRED, Fort WorthDavid Lee Smith — DAVID L. SMITH, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Fort WorthRobert G. West — WHITAKER CHALK SWINDLE & SCHWARTZ PLLC, Fort Worth
View all 317 Tarrant government law attorneys →
📍 Collin County 156 attorneys
Dennis F. Houfek — DENNIS F. HOUFEK, ATTORNEY AT LAW, PlanoR. Fred Hosey — R. FRED HOSEY, ATTORNEY AT LAW., PlanoJerome S. Wade — Plano
View all 156 Collin government law attorneys →
📍 Hidalgo County 87 attorneys
Robert G. Jarvis — LAW OFFICES OF GLENN JARVIS, McallenRichard S. Talbert — LAW OFFICE OF RICHARD S. TALBERT, WeslacoGary Henrichson — LAW OFFICE OF GARY HENRICHSON, Edinburg
View all 87 Hidalgo government law attorneys →
📍 El Paso County 84 attorneys
Norman J. Gordon — NORMAN J. GORDON, ATTORNEY, El PasoBruce Yetter — EL PASO COUNTY ATTORNEYS' OFFICE - RETIR, El PasoJose J. Tavarez — DHS, El Paso
View all 84 El Paso government law attorneys →
📍 Fort Bend County 68 attorneys
Laurence Wade Watts — WATTS & COMPANY, LAWYERS, LTD., Missouri CityCharles N. Walker — 20695200, RichmondJoe Wilson Cox — Sugar Land
View all 68 Fort Bend government law attorneys →
📍 Williamson County 67 attorneys
Edward C. Wesley — LAW OFFICE OF EDWARD C. WESLEY, GeorgetownStephan L. Sheets — SHEETS & CROSSFIELD PC, Round RockRobert Blair Rice — Liberty Hill
View all 67 Williamson government law attorneys →
📍 Nueces County 61 attorneys
Wm D. Alsup — Corpus ChristiHal George — Corpus ChristiJames F. Mckibben — MCKIBBEN MARTINEZ & WOOD, L.L.P., Corpus Christi
View all 61 Nueces government law attorneys →
📍 Montgomery County 56 attorneys
Charles W. Wexler — CHARLES W. WEXLER, P.C., The WoodlandsLarry L. Foerster — ConroeWilliam C. Ferebee — STEPTOE & JOHNSON PLLC, The Woodlands
View all 56 Montgomery government law attorneys →

Common Questions About Texas Government Law

Browse the 8,378 Texas government law attorneys above by county or use the practice-area cards. Each attorney is verified against the State Bar of Texas records.
Texas government law attorneys typically charge hourly ($200-$450) or flat fees depending on case type. Many offer free initial consultations. All fee structures must be communicated to the client in writing per Tex. Disciplinary R. Prof. Conduct 1.04.
Case duration depends on case type, court calendar, and complexity. Uncontested matters typically resolve in 3-6 months; contested matters with disputes can take 12-24+ months. Your attorney can give you a more specific estimate based on your facts.
Yes. Every Texas attorney must be licensed by the State Bar of Texas. We verify bar status on every attorney listing. Disciplinary actions are public record; we display them transparently on each profile per the Texas Public Information Act.
Several Texas organizations provide free or low-cost legal aid: Texas Legal Services Center, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, TexasLawHelp.org, Lone Star Legal Aid. For criminal cases, indigent defendants are entitled to a Public Defender at no cost.

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