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Preston T.
Howey

LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR — Office of Senator Ted Cruz

Works forRTed Cruz · Republican · Texas

Legislative Director for U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), promoted May 2025. Previously served as Domestic Policy Advisor in Sen. Cruz's office. Before joining the Senate, Preston was a Policy Advisor in the Natural Gas Markets group at the American Petroleum Institute (API), where he advocated for expanded U.S. natural gas and LNG production and export. He served as Legislative Director for U.S. Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX-11), where he led the legislative team on the Congressman's priorities. He began his Capitol Hill career in the personal office of Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX-08), handling energy, transportation, and appropriations policy. A proud native of the Permian Basin and graduate of Texas A&M University.