Michael Williams

Current

• Chairman at Texas Railroad Commission

Education

• University of Southern California
• University of Southern California
• University of Southern California Law School

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Connections

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Industry

Government Administration

Websites

• My Website

Michael Williams’s Summary

Chairman Michael Williams is one of the three statewide elected members of the Texas Railroad Commission which regulates Texas’ oil, coal, uranium and natural gas industries. Williams is seeking reelection to the Commission in November of 2008. He joined the commission under appointment of Governor George W. Bush in 1998 to fill a vacancy.

In 2000, Williams won the two-year unexpired term without Democratic opposition. In 2002, Williams won a full six-year term on the commission.

Michael’s fascination with ideas and ability to convey the conservative agenda has earned him the distinction of being the most passionate and articulate voice in Texas government. He believes that improved education in math and science, increased inclusion, strong families and solid marriages benefit all Texans.

He also believes that environmental responsibility, energy efficiency, fuel diversity and increasing Texas production work together to generate a healthy Texas economy and improved energy security for the strength and safety of this great State and our future generations.

He chairs the Governor’s Clean Coal Technology Council, chairs the FutureGen Texas board, and represents the Governor and the Railroad Commission of Texas on the Southern States Energy Board. On September 14, 2005, Governor Perry designated Williams as his designee to lead the state’s long-term Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. Williams also is the Railroad Commission “point person” for the agency’s regulatory reform and technology modernization efforts.

The son of public school teachers, Williams earned a bachelor’s, a master’s and a law degree from the University of Southern California.

Michael Williams’s Experience

• Chairman

  Texas Railroad Commission

  (Government Administration industry)

  December 1998 — Present (9 years 8 months)

Michael Williams’s Education

• University of Southern California

  MPA, Public Administration

• University of Southern California

• University of Southern California Law School

  JD,

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Michael Williams’s Websites:

• My Website

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