Anne T. Billingsley
Austin,TX
Summary
Strong interpersonal communication and persuasive skills. Several years of experience aligning corporate goals with state legislative and regulatory issues through bill-monitoring, internal and external networking, and interaction with elected officials at state and local levels. Adept at tracking legislation and extensive knowledge of the legislative process. Most effective in face-to-face situations requiring negotiation, problem-solving and clear messaging. Comfortable speaking before groups or one-on-one.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Government Relations
ONEOK, Inc.
Austin, TX
04.2012 - Current
- Registered in-house lobbyist for one of the largest publicly traded midstream companies active in the gathering, processing, storage and transportation of natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude and refined products in the United States.
- Monitors and advocates for legislation in-person in four states including Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Louisiana.
- In the last year, advocated and passed a bill regarding the national fuel standards for motor vehicle fuels in Texas.
- Responsible for stakeholder outreach and public affairs with local and county officials along the right-of-way of large capital projects in the southern region of ONEOK's footprint.
- Active participation with trade associations including Texas Oil & Gas Association, Texas Pipeline Association, Permian Basion Petroleum Association, New Mexico Oil & Gas Association, Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil & Gas Association and Louisiana Oil & Gas Association.
- Monitored regulatory changes and assessed implications on operations and compliance on Order 489, Curtailment Plans at the Texas Railroad Commission.
- Serves as Legislative Chair for the Texas Pipeline Association since October 2019.
- Actively promotes the ONEOK Employee Political Action Committee (ONEOK PAC) at a state and federal level.
Chief of Staff, Representative Connie Scott
Texas House of Representatives
Austin, TX
01.2011 - 03.2012
- Managed a full-time staff in the Capitol and Corpus Christi district office.
- Responsible for the preparation and handling of the member’s legislative package.
- Monitored bill movement and responsible for keeping the member informed on legislation on the House and Senate floor.
- Collaborated with constituents, lobbyists and elected officials from the district on member’s legislation.
- Assisted with the passage of six bills in the initial legislative session for a freshman member.
Deputy Legislative Director
Texas Legislative Council
Austin, TX
06.2008 - 10.2010
- Served as the agency’s liaison with legislative offices and committees on Council services.
- Responsible for the agency’s research and drafting, delivery and tracking of bills with member offices and committees.
- Coordinated the movement of agency code bills through the House and Senate legislative process.
- Responsible for the team in coordinating the agency’s code schedule with legislative offices.
Policy Analyst
Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives
Austin, TX
09.2005 - 06.2008
- Researched, drafted and presented Speaker briefing memos on legislation and issues.
- Assisted in Speaker’s committee assignment process for House members.
- Monitored and submitted reports on assigned House committees and interim charges.
- Prepared testimony and coordinated witnesses for legislative hearings.
- Participated in leadership staff meetings of the Texas Enterprise Fund.
- Engaged with constituents to gather feedback on proposed policies and legislative changes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05.2005
High School Diploma -
Midland High School
Midland, TX05.2001
Skills
- Charismatic leader
- Decisive
- Skilled communicator, verbal and written
- Multitasking
- Coalition building
- Organized
Timeline
Director, Government Relations
ONEOK, Inc.
04.2012 - Current
Chief of Staff, Representative Connie Scott
Texas House of Representatives
01.2011 - 03.2012
Deputy Legislative Director
Texas Legislative Council
06.2008 - 10.2010
Policy Analyst
Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives
09.2005 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Oklahoma
High School Diploma -
Midland High School