GFOAT Corpus Christi Fall 2026

Director of State and Federal Relations, TML

Rick Ramirez is the Director of State and Federal Relations for the Texas Municipal League. He previously served in senior intergovernmental relations roles for the City of Sugar Land and the City of Austin, where he led comprehensive legislative and intergovernmental strategies at the local, state, and federal levels.

Rick brings over 12 years of experience advancing municipal priorities through the legislative process and working closely with the Texas Legislature, Congress, and state and federal agencies. He has played a central role in the passage of significant legislation and the securing of tens of millions of dollars in state and federal funding, with a focus on protecting local authority and strengthening cities’ ability to deliver core services.

Rick holds an engineering degree from Texas A&M University – Fighting Texas Aggie Class of 2004 – and is a licensed Professional Engineer with a focus on municipal engineering. He frequently speaks on the Texas legislative process, intergovernmental relations, and the practical implications of state and federal policy for Texas cities.