The following independent lobbyists work with Shields Legislative Associates at various times and are associated with the firm. Their offices are located within our building and their services are available either independently or in a team effort with our firm.

Jim Rudd

Jim is an attorney who served 9 terms in the Texas House of Representatives from Brownwood, Texas. Jim was Chairman of the powerful House Appropriations Committee and was a candidate for Speaker of the House before his retirement. Rudd now represents numerous business entities.

Eddie Cavazos

Eddie is a former 6-term State Representative, from Corpus Christi, Chairman of the House Insurance Committee, Chairman of the Mexican-American Legislative Caucus, and was appointed by the Governor as the Chairman of The Texas Employment Commission.

Kelly McBeth

Kelly was a former senior staffer for Senator Teel Bivins and Representative Buddy West before she became an independent lobbyist representing clients with natural resources, energy, electricity and water interests.