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Robert Miller is chair of Locke Liddell’s Public Law section. Listed in Best Lawyers in America for Government Relations Law in 2007 and named one of the Top 12 lobbyists in Texas by Capitol Inside, he has demonstrated his skill and dedication by lobbying local, state, and federal governments on behalf of public and private concerns for more than twenty years. One of his greatest contributions was helping to keep the Houston Astros in town by contributing to the creation of a Sports Authority, which led to the construction of a retractable roof stadium. Mr. Miller has also held numerous leadership positions in civic organizations. Education J.D., with honors, The University of Texas School of Law, 1985 Phi Delta Phi Order of the Coif B.A., cum laude, Rice University, 1982 Bar Admissions Texas Representative Experience Represented the Houston Astros Baseball Club in drafting and lobbying passage of legislation creating a Sports Authority and authorizing the levying of taxes on car rentals and hotel rooms to fund the construction of a new retractable roof baseball stadium in Houston, Texas. Thereafter, participated in the negotiation of the development, construction and financing documents with the Sports Authority and obtained City and County approval of the deal. Represent a major distributor of automobiles to design a comprehensive five-state government relations program in order to increase the client’s political visibility and business influence in its distribution region. Handle the client’s lobbying needs in Texas, and coordinate and monitor the work done by lobbyists in the other four states. Represented one of the country’s largest freight railroads in the proposed new construction of a rail line in Harris County. Addressed community and environmental concerns and managed public opinion, while at the same time seeking the necessary governmental and regulatory approvals. Handle all of the legislative needs of the City of Dallas police and fire pension system and the City of Houston municipal, police and fire pension systems before the Texas Legislature. Served as Chairman of the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas on a volunteer basis and spearheaded the approval and development of Houston’s first light rail line. Articles For Fourth Year in a Row, Locke Liddell & Sapp Named Top Law Firm Lobby Practice in Texas 2/14/2007 Capitol Inside: Locke Liddell & Sapp's Robert Miller Helped Pave the Way for Stadium that Kept World Series-Bound Astros From Leaving Houston 10/21/2005 Public Law Section Named Best in State 1/26/2005 Houston Chronicle Political Column Quotes Locke Liddell & Sapp Public Law Section Chair Robert Miller 1/6/2005 PR Stands for "Profit" at Locke Liddell 8/3/2004 Firms Embracing Public Law, Lobbying Services 5/24/2004 Locke Liddell's Public Law Chair Robert Miller quoted in Austin Business Journal on a growing number of businesses using lobbyists 1/30/2004 Press Release Locke Liddell & Sapp Partners Recognized Among The Best Lawyers In America 2008 9/24/2007 Locke Liddell & Sapp Partners Recognized Among The Best Lawyers In America 2007 10/6/2006 For Third Year In A Row, Locke Liddell & Sapp's Public Law Practice Named No. 1 in Texas 1/31/2006 Locke Liddell & Sapp Named Top Law Firm Lobby Practice in Texas by Capitol Inside 1/27/2004 Professional History Partner in the law firm of Locke Liddell & Sapp Legislative Aide to Senator Don Henderson for the 68th Legislature Professional Affiliations Listed in Best Lawyers in America in Government Relations Law, 2007 Member, State Bar of Texas Member, Houston Bar Association Community Leadership Former Chairman, Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO), 1998-2002; Board Member 1996-2003 Senior Fellow, American Leadership Forum Former Director, Houston International Festival, 1997-2002 Former Director, The Texas Lyceum, 1995-1998 Former Director and President, Vote Texas, 1995-1998 Former Chairman, Battleship Texas Advisory Board, 1988-1992 Member, Finance Committee, Houston Convention Fund, 1991-1994 Member, Leadership Houston Class X, 1991-1992 Former Director, Citizens’ Commission on the Texas Judiciary Former Director, Committee for Judicial Merit Election Former Director, Greater Houston Preservation Alliance Who’s Who in American Law, 1990 Who's Who in America (50th Ed.-1996) Named one of Five Outstanding Young Houstonians by the Houston Jaycees, 1992. | 