Welcome
"The vote in both Houses regarding our proposed legislation was evident of not only the Legislators’ tremendous respect for Billy but also Billy’s relentless effort in helping us with our proposal."
Welcome to The Thames Advantage, your gateway to the halls of government. With over 28 years of service in the Mississippi State Senate, Billy H. Thames knows how easy it is to get caught in the difficulties associated with government. The rules, regulations and policies can change at a moment’s notice, and adversely set off a chain reaction that can affect how you conduct business.
Our legislative consulting firm, The Thames Advantage, provides the knowledge, experience and expertise that can quickly navigate through the legislative process. We thoroughly understand the Mississippi Legislature, the players and prospects.
Our mission is to provide the best service for our clients by managing their issues with personal attention and achieving positive results. You’ll find that our approach is very candid and straight-forward without all the 'read between the lines talk.'
By understanding how legislation happens, we can act preemptively. From procurement to grassroots lobbying, we’ve been doing it for over a quarter of a century. Here are just some of the specialized services we provide:
| • Government Relations | • Lobbying |
| • Grassroots Advocacy | • Access to State Agencies |
| • Issues Management |
• Training |
Let us help guide your interests through the ever-changing complexities and rules of the governmental process. We are committed to our clients by providing personal attention and a focused drive.
That's The Thames Advantage!
Billy H. Thames, CEO
Previous Appointments by the
Mississippi Lt. Governors:
Legislative Advisor to:
• Public Employees Retirement System
• State Personnel Board
• Information Technology Services
• Institute for Technology Development
Committee Appointments:
• Chairman of Agriculture
• Vice-Chair of Appropriations
• Chairman of Appropriations Sub-Committee
Including Medicaid, Rehabilitation Services,
Health and Mental Health
• Chairman of Environmental Protection
• Chairman of Local and Private
• Chairman of Public Administration
• Chairman of Public Health and
Welfare Sub-Committee
• Chairman of Salaries
• Chairman of Senate Fees
Other Committees:
• Joint Legislative Budget
Overseeing the entire state budget
• Agriculture
• Appropriations
• Business and Financial Institutions
• County Affairs
• Education
• Highways and Transportation
• Local and Private
• Public Utilities
• Senate Management