Phil Wilson (Texas politician)
American politician (born 1967)
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Samuel Philip "Phil" Wilson (born October 5, 1967) is a Texas politician served as the Secretary of State of Texas from 2007 to 2008.[1][2]
Phil Wilson | |
|---|---|
| 106th Secretary of State of Texas | |
| In office July 1, 2007 – July 6, 2008 | |
| Governor | Rick Perry |
| Preceded by | Roger Williams |
| Succeeded by | Esperanza Andrade |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 5, 1967 |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | Hardin–Simmons University (B.A.) Southern Methodist University (M.A.) |
Early life and education
Samuel Philip Wilson was born on October 5, 1967 in Monterrey, Mexico to Sam and Betty Wilson.[1] He grew up in Brownwood, Texas.[1][2] In 1986, He moved to Northern Texas to attend the Hardin–Simmons University. He graduated in 1990 with a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Political Science and History.[1][2][3] Wilson received the Master of Business Administration degree at the Cox School of Business at the Southern Methodist University in 2004[1][4]
Career
In 1991, Wilson had a exceptional professional journey on public service for serving six years as the Regional Director for Phil Gramm.[1][2] He also served as the aide to U.S. Senator Phil Gramm and an advocate for the public.[1] In 1997, He accepted the position of Director of Communications for Texas Railroad Commissioner Charles Matthews.[1] In 1999, He became the State Director of Operations for Phil Gramm and the people of Texas.[1] In 2002, He became the Director of Communications for Texas. In 2003, He was named the Governor's Deputy Chief of Staff.[1]
On June 14, 2007, Phil Wilson was appointed Secretary of State of Texas by Governor Rick Perry, He took the office on July 1, 2007.[1][2][5] He resigned as Secretary of State of Texas on July 6, 2008, He announced this on June 11, 2008.[2] After resigning as Secretary of State of Texas, he became a Senior Vice President of Public Affairs for Luminant. In 2011, He became the Executive Director of the Texas Department of Transportation.[6][7] On February 3, 2014, He became the General Manager of the Lower Colorado River Authority.[1][4] He was appointed Chair of the State Energy Plan Advisory Committee by Governor Greg Abbott in 2021.