Cliff Johnson is a governmental consultant representing a wide range of corporate, municipal and individual clients on the state and federal level. He possesses extensive government affairs experience relating to the issues of environmental management, transportation, taxation, gaming and energy.

As a senior advisor to three Texas governors--Governor Rick Perry, Governor George W. Bush and Governor William P. Clements--Johnson possesses a detailed knowledge and thorough understanding of the Texas political process and his counsel is highly valued. He has participated in the development and implementation of public policy; formulated strategy with key state officials; and facilitated communication between legislative and business leaders at the highest level.

Johnson served as a state agency head from 1989-1991 as one of three appointed commissioners to the Texas Water Commission (TWC), precursor to the current Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The TWC regulated the generation, storage and disposal of hazardous waste; allocated water rights; created and supervised water districts, including river authorities; and regulated water quality issues.

Johnson was elected to serve as a state representative from Palestine, Texas, for two legislative terms. He was Chairman of Budget and Oversight for the House Natural Resources Committee in the 70th Legislative Session and a member of the House Environmental Affairs Committee in the 69th Session.

Johnson is involved in ranching, real estate and several start-up companies around the state. He is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin.