Lesley French Henneke

Lesley French Henneke serves as the Chief of Staff for the Texas Attorney General since January 2019, advising on administration, budget, and legal operations. Previously, Henneke held multiple roles within the Texas Attorney General's Office, including General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel. Prior to this, Henneke was Deputy Executive Commissioner for Health, Developmental & Independence Services at the Texas Health and Human Services, managing various health programs. Henneke also oversaw the redesign of women's health programs during tenure as Associate Commissioner/Women's Health Coordination. Earlier career experience includes serving as President of Judicial Workplace Arbitrations, Inc. and as State Affairs Committee Director & General Counsel as well as Financial Institutions Committee Director & General Counsel for the Texas House of Representatives. Educational background includes a B.S. in Public Relations & Government from The University of Texas at Austin and a JD from Regent University School of Law.