Mike Sullivan

Mike Sullivan is the Founder of Texas Governmental Affairs, LLC and brings extensive experience in government, regulatory affairs, and public policy advocacy. His career spans senior roles in both the public and private sectors, providing clients with a disciplined, informed, and strategic approach to navigating complex governmental environments.

Mike engages with federal, state, and local elected officials, state agencies, local governments, trade associations, economic development organizations, and community stakeholders on a wide range of public policy and governmental matters.

Sullivan’s experience includes nine years as Director of Governmental Affairs for a Fortune 250 international automotive retailer (Group 1 Automotive), more than two consecutive decades in elected office, and significant leadership and governance roles in civic and community organizations. His work has included direct engagement with governmental entities, elected officials, and legislative bodies on regulatory compliance, policy development, and legislative initiatives. Sullivan has also been appointed to state boards, commissions, and task forces by three different Texas governors.

Professional Experience

  • Georgia Auto Dealers Association (Former Director)

  • Texas Automobile Dealers Association (Former Director)

  • North Texas Automobile Dealers Association (Former Ex-Officio Director)

  • TxDMV Motor Vehicle Industry Regulation Advisory Committee (MVIRAC), (Member)

  • TxDMV Autonomous Vehicle Regulation Advisory Committee (AVRAC) (Member)

  • Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) Senate Bill 224 Catalytic Converter Committee (Member)

Elected Public Service

Mike has more than two decades of elected public service, including:

  • Houston City Council Member

  • Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector

  • Humble Independent School District Board of Trustees

  • Lone Star College Board of Trustees (2018–Present), Current Board Chair

Civic & Volunteer Leadership

  • Harris Central Appraisal District (Board Member and Former Board Chair)

  • Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (Board Member)

  • Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center CEO Community Leadership Council

  • Houston Police Officers’ Union (Advisory Board Member)
    The 100 Club of Houston (Vice President)

  • Camp Allen (Board Member)

Education

Mini-MBA in Business Essentials, Rutgers Business School
Bachelor of Science in Political Science, University of Houston–Downtown
Associate of Arts, Lone Star College