“But while the Rising Lobby Stars list in 2013 is more than twice as long as it’s been in the past, none of the up-and-coming lobbyists who’ve been ranked in this particular category since its inception six years ago have been armed with the kind of marquee resumes Denise Davis and Deirdre Delisi have as the two highest-ranked newcomers to the profession in Texas. Davis and Delisi are tied for first on the rising star list this time around as a pair of Capitol players who’ve wielded tremendous amounts of clout behind the scenes and out in the open as well.”
– Mike Hailey, “Texas Lobby Power Rankings: Tenth Anniversary Power Chart Reflects Transformation of Statehouse to Playing Field Where Young Lions Roam” (1/23/2013)