Government Relations Manager

Texas Farm Bureau - Insurance Agents; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company in Austin seeks an Insurance Executive to represent the company on policy matters with state and federal lawmakers and other organizations. The role involves research of proposed laws, securing favorable measures, and preparing testimony for committees and agencies.

The position requires the ability to monitor hearings, build industry relationships, and coordinate with the Director of Government Relations and Compliance to achieve company goals, with

Qualifications

• Four-year degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Extensive experience with the federal or state legislature or legislative staff.
• Basic knowledge of the property and casualty insurance industry.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Companies on policy matters with the executive and legislative branches at state and federal levels and with other organizations.
• Research, monitor and analyze proposed policies, rules and regulations impacting the companies.
• Secure legislative consideration of measures favorable to the companies and amend or defeat measures contrary to policies.
• Assist in developing programs to improve effectiveness with legislators.
• Prepare testimony before legislative committees and regulatory agencies for senior management.
• Monitor and report on hearings of legislative committees and regulatory agencies.
• Represent companies at trade groups and develop relationships with industry peers and stakeholders.
• Participate in industry association meetings on state, federal and regulatory issues.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Education

Four-year degree from accredited college or university

Job description

Posted Monday, August 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM

The Voice of Texas Agriculture.

Company Name: Texas Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company | Department: Insurance Executive

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY

To assist in the representation of the Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Companies on policy matters with the executive, and legislative branches of government at both the state and federal level and with other organizations, in consultation with the Director of Government Relations and Compliance.

Research, monitor and analyze proposed policies, rules and regulations impacting the companies.

Secure legislative consideration of measures favorable to Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Companies’ policy and amend or defeat measures contrary to those policies.

Assist in the development and coordination of programs to improve the effectiveness of Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Companies with legislators.

Prepare testimony before legislative committees and regulatory agencies for senior management and Director of Government Relations and Compliance.

Monitor and report on hearings of legislative committees and state regulatory agencies.

Represent companies at trade groups and secure established relationships and develop new relationships with industry peers and other stakeholder groups.

Participate in industry association meetings and activities on state, federal and regulatory issues.

Coordinate closely with Director of Government Relations and Compliance to accomplish company goals.

Collaborate closely with outside lobbyist.

Comply with all relevant state lobbying laws and regulations for registration and reporting.

Comply with the Certified Fleet Operation requirements of the Company Driving and Safety policy.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Four-year degree from accredited college or university.

Extensive experience working with the federal or state legislature, legislative staff, private or public-sector experience in a related field.

Basic knowledge of the property and casualty insurance industry.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Valid Texas driver’s license and driving record at the time of hire which would not place the employee on probation or disqualify the employee from Certified Fleet Operator status under the Company Driving and Safety Policy.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Repeated use of PC, telephone, and office machines.

Extended periods of sitting and concentrating.

Occasional bending, twisting, crouching, pulling, pushing and reaching in an office environment.

Occasional lifting and moving items weighing up to 30 lbs.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Occasional long, irregular work hours.

Travel as required.

Work to be conducted in office environment owned or leased by company.

Texas Farm Bureauis an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).