Brittney Madden
Austin,TX
Summary
Governmental relations expert with 20+ years in Texas state government, with an emphasis on higher education and occupational licensing policy. Proven track record of building strategic relationships, navigating legislative processes and advancing institutional priorities. Skilled in policy analysis, legislative committee operations, stakeholder engagement and positioning institutions as trusted policy partners. Recognized for bipartisan collaboration and effective management of legislative and regulatory affairs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Committee Clerk
Texas House Committee on Higher Education
Austin, TX
02.2023 - Current
- Directed daily operations for House Committee on Higher Education.
- Tracked and analyzed over 200 bills from both House and Senate.
- Prepared weekly hearing agendas, ensuring adherence to House Rules and procedures.
- Collaborated with members, staff, and stakeholders to draft and advance key legislation.
- Produced accurate committee minutes and reviewed bill analyses for precision.
- Managed budget and administrative functions of committee office.
Director of State Relations
University of Texas at Dallas
Austin, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Serve as primary liaison to state government, advancing institutional priorities and strengthening UT Dallas’s role in higher education policy.
- Track proceedings of UT System Board of Regents and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) meetings
- Build and maintain relationships with legislative leadership, appropriations staff, higher education committees, and local delegation members.
- Track legislative and regulatory developments; provide real-time analysis and recommendations to university leadership.
- Prepare university officials for testimony, Capitol visits, and engagement with state leaders.
- Promote institutional achievements and align government relations strategies with long-term goals.
Chief of Staff
State Representative John Kuempel
Austin, TX
12.2010 - 02.2023
- Advised on policy priorities and legislative strategy.
- Drafted bill analyses, speeches, newsletters, and reports.
- Monitored legislation before the State Affairs, Environmental Regulation and Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committees.
- Oversaw office legislative activities, ensuring compliance with all deadlines.
- Represented the member before agencies, organizations, and stakeholders.
- Built strong relationships with key internal and external parties to support strategic communications and advocacy.
- Managed office budget, supervised staff of four, and implemented new procedures.
Chief of Staff
State Representative Edmund Kuempel
Austin, TX
09.2006 - 12.2010
- Provided policy and legislative counsel for the Representative.
- Monitored legislation before the Calendars and Environmental Regulation and Licensing and Administrative Procedures Committees.
- Drafted speeches, newsletters, and legislative communications.
- Supervised a five-member staff and managed constituent casework.
- Administered office budget and coordinated daily operations.
- Represented the member with agencies, organizations, and community stakeholders.
- Coordinated legislative initiatives to support community needs and policy development.
Legislative Aide
State Senator Chris Harris
Austin, TX
01.2003 - 09.2006
- Advised on higher education, natural resources, regulated industries, and local government.
- Supported the Senator during sessions on property tax reform and Tuition Revenue Bonds.
- Tracked district issues including UT–Arlington and Upper Trinity Regional Water District.
- Drafted speeches, newsletters, talking points, and policy memos.
- Submitted formal Attorney General opinion requests on district matters.
- Maintained relationships with legislators, agencies, and stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX08.2001
Skills
- Engaging with governance bodies
- Coordinating boards
- Monitoring policy priorities
- Influencing policy priorities
- Advancing policy priorities
- Building strategic relationships
- Maintaining strategic relationships
- Tracking legislative developments
- Communicating legislative developments
- Providing analysis
- Providing actionable recommendations
- Elevating organizational presence
- Promoting institutional achievements
- Fostering partnerships
- Positioning organizations as trusted resources
Professional Highlights
- Engaged governance bodies to monitor, influence, and advance higher education and policy priorities.
- Built and maintained lasting relationships with legislative leaders, staff, agencies, and community stakeholders.
- Tracked and communicated legislative and policy developments, delivering actionable insights to organizational leadership.
- Elevated institutional presence within the Texas Legislature and broader community through advocacy, communications, and stakeholder engagement.
Timeline
Chief Committee Clerk
Texas House Committee on Higher Education
02.2023 - Current
Director of State Relations
University of Texas at Dallas
01.2023 - Current
Chief of Staff
State Representative John Kuempel
12.2010 - 02.2023
Chief of Staff
State Representative Edmund Kuempel
09.2006 - 12.2010
Legislative Aide
State Senator Chris Harris
01.2003 - 09.2006
Bachelor of Arts - English
Texas A&M University