Rob Mathias, managing partner at FTP [Photo: FTP]

Forbes Tate Partners, a bipartisan public affairs and government relations firm, has expanded into the Dallas–Fort Worth area, marking a strategic milestone for FTP and signaling the increased influence of Texas 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,” Managing Partner Rob Mathias said in an announcement. “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 firm said the DFW market offers significant opportunity for public affairs and advocacy firms and that its new office will offer its integrated suite of policy, insights, communications, and field capabilities, bringing its proven model from the nation’s capital to the heart of Texas and beyond.

CRH, a Forbes Tate client with broad operations across Texas, welcomed the move.

“CRH maintains expansive operations throughout Texas thanks to its growing economy and its business-friendly environment,” said Ryan Lindsey, EVP of government relations at CRH. “We’ve 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.”

The expansion also drew praise from Jim Wilkinson, executive chairman of TrailRunner International, who said the move will help strengthen bonds between North Texas and Washington.

“It’s exciting to see Forbes Tate Partners recognize the economic might, cultural clout, and policy potential that Texas offers,” Wilkinson said. “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.”

Launching the Lonestar Social Index

As part of the expansion, FTP announced the launch of the Lonestar Social Index, a proprietary platform designed to analyze how policy, business, and social conversations in Texas drive national dialogue—and how federal developments impact the state’s business environment.

“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, a partner at FTP and leader of its insights practice. “Our one-of-a-kind insights platform offers decision-makers a resource to improve business outcomes amid a complex, highly charged, and unpredictable economic and political landscape.”

The firm said its Dallas office already has client engagements underway in the health, energy, AI, and financial services sectors, with an expanded rollout of services in other states expected by early next year.

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