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# JL Powers & Associates: JL Powers & Associates is a Texas-based strategic consulting firm specializing in public policy, government relations, and business development. The firm connects organizations with key decision-makers, delivering data-driven strategy and measurable results across infrastructure, energy, technology, and complex public sector initiatives.

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## Posts
- [Recent Additions Expand Connections for Austin’s JL Powers Consulting Firm](https://jlpowersandassociates.com/recent-additions-expand-connections-for-austins-jl-powers-consulting-firm/): Deepening its connections across multiple industries, long-time Austin consulting firm JL Powers and Associates has added three new consultants, expanding to more than two dozen team members.
- [Yes, Even Long-Time Business Owners Have A Lot To Learn](https://jlpowersandassociates.com/yes-even-long-time-business-owners-have-a-lot-to-learn/): For most of my adult life, I’ve been in business for myself, and that’s why I can identify with business owners who say they have a love-hate relationship with their business!
- [The Dark Side of Integrity – Have You Been There?](https://jlpowersandassociates.com/the-dark-side-of-integrity-have-you-been-there/): This last year has been one of the most difficult in my career. I’ve taken a forced walk on the dark side of integrity in a way I never expected.
- [Time Flies](https://jlpowersandassociates.com/time-flies/): When you were a kid, time seemed to just drag by. Now, time seems to fly by, the years literally zip past us rapidly increasing succession and we wake up one day to say, "Where did the time go?!" and "What did I miss?"

## Pages
- [FAQ](https://jlpowersandassociates.com/faq/): Find answers about strategic consulting in Texas, including public policy, government relations, business development, and crisis communications services offered by JL Powers & Associates.
- [Careers](https://jlpowersandassociates.com/careers/): Do you have experience with the public sector? Or building public private partnerships? Come join the J.L. Powers consulting team.
- [Powers Perspective](https://jlpowersandassociates.com/powers-perspective/): Get 'The Powers Perspective'

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/*Option to add custom CSS */</style>- [Contact Us](https://jlpowersandassociates.com/contact-us/): We can help you connect with all levels of government: federal, state, counties, cities and municipalities.
- [Ethics](https://jlpowersandassociates.com/ethics/): At JLPA, trust is fundamental to every relationship. Our commitment to ethical consulting means protecting client confidentiality, acting with integrity and maintaining clear professional standards.
- [Our Team](https://jlpowersandassociates.com/our-team/): Meet the JLPA team—Texas strategic consultants bringing firsthand experience across business, public policy, government, healthcare, infrastructure and economic development to complex, high-stakes opportunities.
- [Newsletter and News](https://jlpowersandassociates.com/blog/): News
- [Services](https://jlpowersandassociates.com/our-services/): We help industries connect with decision makers in the public and private sectors.
- [Home](https://jlpowersandassociates.com/): Strategic consulting in Texas that connects organizations with key decision-makers, delivering public policy, government relations, and business development expertise to navigate complex challenges and drive growth.

## Divi Overlays
- [Bio Maripat Powers](https://jlpowersandassociates.com/divi_overlay/bio-maripat-powers/): As the co-founder of J.L. Powers &amp; Associates, Maripat played an important role in the early development of the company. Today, she contributes through her writing and editing skills, helping ensure that what goes into print accurately represents the mind and heart of the leadership team.
- [Judge Jim Powers](https://jlpowersandassociates.com/divi_overlay/bio-jim-powers/): Judge Jim Powers, President of J.L. Powers &amp; Associates, is a proven leader with a distinguished career spanning both public service and private enterprise. His expertise in strategic partnerships, governance, and economic development has positioned him as a trusted advisor to businesses, nonprofits, and government entities seeking to navigate complex landscapes and achieve transformational results.
- [Ed Garza](https://jlpowersandassociates.com/divi_overlay/bio-ed-garza/): Former Mayor of San Antonio | Urban Development &amp; Public Policy Leader
- [Steven Rivas](https://jlpowersandassociates.com/divi_overlay/steven-rivas-public-policy-strategist/): Steven Rivas began his career answering calls for help.
- [Jerry Patterson](https://jlpowersandassociates.com/divi_overlay/bio-jerry-patterson/): The Honorable Jerry Patterson has built a distinguished career in military service, public leadership, and land management. A retired U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel and former Texas Land Commissioner, Patterson has spent decades advocating for veterans, managing Texas’ vast public lands, and shaping policies that have left a lasting impact on the state.
- [Dr. Daniel Guerrero](https://jlpowersandassociates.com/divi_overlay/bio-daniel-guerrero/): Dr. Daniel Guerrero advises business, government and institutional leaders on growth, economic development, strategic partnerships and complex opportunities at the intersection of business and the public sector. An entrepreneur and former three-term Mayor of San Marcos, Texas, he brings firsthand experience navigating the decisions, relationships and investments that move organizations and communities forward.
- [Mark Roberts](https://jlpowersandassociates.com/divi_overlay/bio-mark-roberts/): Mark Roberts has 30 years of experience in public and private sector revenue planning, management and accounting functions. His skills include federal revenue maximization and grants management, project management, state development, negotiations and contract administration. Mark has served as chief financial officer in the staffing industry for over a decade, overseeing both financial and operational duties. He is a graduate of the University of Texas with a B.B.A. in accounting.