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David G. Cabrales

Of Counsel

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David G. Cabrales

Of Counsel

Austin 214.999.4359
Dallas 5125427159

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Practice Areas

Education

  • Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law (J.D., cum laude)
  • Texas Tech University (B.S.)
    • International Trade

Admissions

  • Texas
  • Texas State Courts
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern, Northern, Southern and Western Districts of Texas
  • U.S. Supreme Court

David Cabrales is an attorney and lobbyist in the Austin and Dallas offices of Foley & Lardner. He is co-chair of the firm’s Texas State Government Solutions practice group, as well as co-chair of its Economic Development and Government Incentives practice group, and a member of the Texas Corporate Governance Team.

David has been immersed in Texas state government matters for over 20 years, including time spent as a Texas Racing Commissioner, as General Counsel to Governor Rick Perry, and as chairman of the Texas Economic Development Corporation. He represents clients at the intersection of law and public policy, both at the Legislature as well as in front state agencies and local governments. He has particular expertise in resolving matters before the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, the Texas Department of Insurance, The Texas Railroad Commission, and the Texas Racing Commission.

David is a member of the bipartisan Federal Judicial Evaluation Committee (FJEC), which is composed of leading Texas attorneys who screen and recommend to U.S. Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz nominees for vacancies on the federal bench and in U.S. attorney offices in Texas

David started his career as a briefing attorney for Texas Supreme Court Justice Raul Gonzalez. He has an undergraduate degree in International Trade from Texas Tech University and a law degree from SMU, where he attended as a Hatton W. Sumners Scholar.

Awards and Recognition

  • Outstanding Clinic Coordinator Pro Bono Award, Dallas Bar Association (2025)
  • Selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Commercial Litigation (2013-2024)
  • Recognized, Top Latino Lawyers, Latino Leaders Magazine (2017)

Affiliations

  • Member, State Bar of Texas
  • Member, Dallas Bar Association – Securities Section, Chairman (2004)
  • Member, Dallas Hispanic Bar Association

Community Involvement

  • Board Member, United Way of Texas
  • Member, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Foundation
  • Member, Salesmanship Club of Dallas
  • Member, Texas Economic Development Corporation (2014)
    • Chairman, Board of Directors (2009-2012)
  • Appointed to Texas Racing Commission by Gov. Rick Perry (2006-2007)

Presentations and Publications

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March 31, 2026 Energy Current

Public Utility Commission of Texas Issues Proposed Rules for Large Load Interconnections; What Data Center and AI facility Developers Need to Know

1. Statutory Mandates: The Foundation of SB 6 Senate Bill 6, which was enacted in June 2025 (89th Legislature), requires the PUCT to...
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March 30, 2026 Foley Viewpoints

The “But For” Dilemma – How Proposed Texas Public Utility Commission Large Load Interconnection Rules Impact Government Incentives Strategies

Companies seeking governmental incentives for expansion or relocation projects, such as tax abatements or state-level grants, must...
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March 24, 2026 Foley Viewpoints

Alamo Title Company v. WFG National Title Company of Texas, LLC: Texas Business Court Takes Broad View of Jurisdiction in Ruling on Motion to Remand

The Court held that the statute granting jurisdiction should be interpreted according to its plain language, requiring only that the controversy be “related to” intellectual property, a phrase Texas courts have consistently construed broadly. The Court also provided guidance on how the amount in controversy requirement should be interpreted.
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March 18, 2026 Foley Viewpoints

Meritless Lawsuits No Longer Fly Free in Texas

A federal judge in Dallas has dismissed a shareholder derivative suit against Southwest Airlines’ board, providing the first meaningful judicial test of Texas Senate Bill 29 (SB 29) and offering useful guidance for companies navigating Texas’s evolving corporate governance landscape.
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February 24, 2026 IP Litigation Current

Redomesticating to Texas? Don't Overlook Patent Venue

Texas incorporation does not open every Texas district to patent venue. You generally reside in only one. If you have no Texas PPB, your registered agent's address is your "residence" for venue purposes.
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February 11, 2026 Energy Current

Trump Administration and Export-Import Bank Establish a $12B U.S. Strategic Critical Minerals Reserve: Five Things Critical Mineral Mining Companies Need to Know Now

Key Takeaways Most Section 45Z rules apply only after the regulations are finalized, limiting near-term impact on existing fuel...
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