Firm Brings D.C. Policy Expertise to Rapidly Expanding and Agenda-Setting Texas Market
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Forbes Tate Partners (FTP), a leading bipartisan public affairs and government relations firm, announced its expansion today into the Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) metropolitan area. The firm’s growth in Texas marks a strategic milestone for FTP and signals the increasing influence of the Lone Star State as an economic, political, and cultural hub.
“Our expansion into the Dallas-Fort Worth market is a natural next step as we continue to meet the needs of our clients and focus on issues that matter to them,” said Rob Mathias, managing partner at FTP. “Texas is an economic powerhouse, a policy incubator, and a culture driver. Our presence here puts us at the center of conversations that will shape the future of business and government.”
The DFW market — home to one of the fastest-growing populations and one of the nation’s strongest economic engines — offers significant opportunity for public affairs and advocacy firms. FTP’s new office will offer its integrated suite of policy, insights, communications, and field capabilities, bringing its proven model from D.C. to the heart of Texas and beyond.
“CRH maintains expansive operations throughout Texas thanks to its growing economy and its business-friendly environment,” said Ryan Lindsey, executive vice president, government relations at CRH. “We have worked closely with Forbes Tate Partners to navigate the complex landscape of D.C. – and we’re excited to see them join the DFW community to help business leaders in Texas.”
“It’s exciting to see Forbes Tate Partners recognize the economic might, cultural clout, and policy potential that Texas offers,” said Jim Wilkinson, executive chairman of TrailRunner International. “We look forward to having FTP join us here in Dallas as part of the broader Public Policy Holding Company network to help Texas business leaders navigate the complex landscape of D.C. and build stronger bonds between the Beltway and the DFW community.”
To support work in Texas and beyond, FTP launches the Lonestar Social Index – a proprietary data tool that analyzes how policy, business, and social conversations in Texas drive national dialogue, and how developments in Washington impact the business environment back home. This novel platform provides business leaders with advanced insights and analytics to inform key economic and policy decisions.
“The Lonestar Social Index – along with our strong array of analytic tools – will quantify policymaking outcomes, contextualize conversations, and connect dots for public-sector and private-sector executives,” said Doug Usher, PhD, partner and insights practice leader at FTP. “Our one-of-a-kind insights platform offers decisionmakers a resource to improve business outcomes amid a complex, highly charged, and unpredictable economic and political landscape.”
FTP’s Dallas office expansion has client engagements underway in the health, energy, AI and financial services sectors. A rollout of expanded services and client offerings in additional states is expected by early 2026.
About Forbes Tate Partners
Forbes Tate Partners (FTP) is a bipartisan, full-service government relations and public affairs firm based in Washington, D.C. Founded in 2010, FTP offers a comprehensive suite of services – including government relations, strategic communications, grassroots advocacy, and digital strategy. Recognized as one of Bloomberg Government’s top-performing lobbying firms and a PRNEWS Top Elite 100 agency , FTP provides exceptional service to its clients across various industries. For more information, please visit forbes-tate.com .
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