Principal - Austin, Texas

Matt Welch is veteran public affairs professional with almost 20 years of experience at the local, state and federal level. Welch has been a leader in the Texas tort reform movement and associated political campaigns for the past decade. Prior to joining The Patriot Group, Matt served as the Director of Texans For Lawsuit Reform Political Action Committee (TLR PAC), the political arm of Texans For Lawsuit Reform, where he directed TLR PAC's efforts in over 100 statewide, legislative, and judicial campaigns. Welch has also played an integral role in the historic civil justice reform advocacy efforts in the last five sessions of the Texas Legislature.

He has also served as Press Secretary to Congressman Kevin Brady (R-The Woodlands), as Staff Executive at the Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council, and as a staff member for former US Senator Phil Gramm (R-TX). Additionally, Matt has advised numerous local, state and federal political campaigns.

Matt is a native of Euless, Texas and a 1989 graduate of Texas A&M University with a bachelor's degree in Political Science.