Nick James

Nick James is a Principal at Texas Star Alliance, where he leverages over 25 years of experience in Texas state government. His extensive background includes significant roles working for the Texas Senate and the Lieutenant Governor, making him an authority on the legislative process in Texas.

Professional Background

• Legislative Experience: Nick has served as Chief of Staff for Senator Kenneth Armbrister for more than 14 years, coordinating various Senate committees such as Natural Resources and State Affairs. He was instrumental in drafting legislation, managing an average of 200 bills per session from inception to final vote.12
• Policy Expertise: His areas of specialization cover a broad range of industries including insurance, education, water management, real estate, gaming, energy, transportation, taxation, pensions, and oil and gas.12
• Notable Contributions: He played a key role in drafting the Texas Racing Commission Sunset Bills in 1995 and 1997 and authored multiple gaming legislation pieces from 1997 to 2005.1

Education and Personal Interests

Nick is a native of Austin and graduated from Texas A&M University (Texarkana) with degrees in Finance and Economics. He is actively involved in community service, having served as President on the Board of Directors for the Bipolar Foundation of Central Texas. Additionally, he is certified as an arbitrator and mediator by the State Bar of Texas.12

Personal Life

Outside of his professional commitments, Nick enjoys golfing and is a fan of University of Texas football. He has three grown sons and is married to another long-time resident of Austin.1

For further details about his professional endeavors or to connect with him, you can find his LinkedIn profile under the username nick-james-462a253.3