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Alberto P. Cardenas, Jr.

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Cardenas, Alberto P.

Biography
Beto focuses his practice on legislative matters at a state and federal level. His public policy efforts consist of serving as counsel to business interests affected by America’s immigration laws and corporate and academic clientele seeking resolution on statutory and regulatory issues.

During the 109th and 110th Congress, Beto served as general counsel to the senior United States Senator from Texas, the Honorable Kay Bailey Hutchison, advising her on judicial appointments, legal affairs, and legislative matters. Prior to joining Senator Hutchison’s senior staff, Beto was employed by the Texas Tech University System as the Special Assistant to the Chancellor and Director of Federal Relations. In his capacity with Texas Tech, Beto coordinated federal research initiatives and served as a liaison with members of Congress, executive agencies, respective campus administrators, and the System's Board of Regents.

As a result of his work, Beto has been recognized as one of Five Outstanding Young Houstonians in 2009 and by Hispanic Business Magazine as one of the Top 100 most influential Hispanics in the United States.


Education and Professional Background
  • Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., 1998
  • Law clerk for the Chief U.S. District Judge, George P. Kazen, 1998
  • Texas A&M International University, graduate courses in Political Science, 1995
  • Texas A&M University, B.A. Political Science and Speech Communication, 1994 (Texas A&M University Honors Program scholar)
  • Admitted to practice: Texas, 1999; United States Supreme Court, 2008
Professional Recognition Activities and Affiliations
  • Member: Harris County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, 2010 - Present
  • Chairman: 287(g) Advisory Committee, Office of the Harris County Sheriff, 2010 - Present
  • Board Member: Mexican American Cultural Center, San Antonio, 2005 - 2006
  • Member: National Association of Universities and Land Grant Colleges, Council on Government Affairs, Washington, DC, 2004 - 2006
  • Past Board Chairman: American Association of Medical Colleges, Washington, DC, Government Relations Representatives, 2005 - 2006; Board Member, 2002 - 2006
  • Appointee: The United States Senate, Republican Conference, Senate Hispanic Leadership Summit, by U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, 2003 and 2005
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Alberto P. Cardenas, Jr.
Counsel
First City Tower
1001 Fannin Street
Suite 2500
Houston, TX 77002-6760

Tel  +1.713.758.3264
Fax  +1.713.615.5980
bcardenas@velaw.com

Alternate Office
2801 Via Fortuna
Suite 100
Austin, TX 78746-7568
Tel  +1.512.542.8400
Fax  +1.512.542.8612

Industries/Practices
Federal Public Policy Practice

Texas Legislative

Texas Regulatory

Public Finance/Municipal Bonds