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.
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.
