American politicianFor other people named Michael Jackson, see Michael Jackson (disambiguation).

James Michael Jackson, known as Mike Jackson (born 20 August 1953) is a Republican former member of the Texas Senate representing the 11th District. He was also the President pro tempore of the Texas Senate, before running the United States House of Representatives in 2012. In this capacity, he was an acting governor of Texas while Governor Rick Perry campaigned for U.S. President and Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst was on holiday or campaigned for Perry.

Contents

• 1 Education
• 2 Political experience
• 3 Most recent legislative committees
• 4 Caucuses/Non-Legislative committees
• 5 Professional experience
• 6 Election history
  • 6.1 Most recent election
    • 6.1.1 2004
  • 6.2 Previous elections
    • 6.2.1 2002
    • 6.2.2 1998
• 7 References
• 8 External links

Education

Jackson attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and Louisiana Tech University in Ruston.

Political experience

Jackson has had the following political experience:

• Candidate, United States House of Representatives of Texas' 36th congressional district, 2012
• Texas State Senator, 1999–2013
• Texas State Representative, 1989-1999

Most recent legislative committees

Jackson has been a member of the following committees:

• Agriculture and Rural Affairs
• Business and Commerce
• Committee of the Whole Senate
• Economic Development (Chair)
• Natural Resources
• State Affairs

Caucuses/Non-Legislative committees

Mike Jackson was a member of the following committees:

• Member, Deer Park Community Advisory Council
• Texas Delegate, Energy Council
• Member, Environment Committee
• Member, La Porte Mayor's Advisory Committee
• Member, Lottery Commission
• Member, Redistricting and Elections Committee
• Member, Sunset Advisory Commission
• Co-Chair, Texas Conservative Coalition's Task Force on Transportation
• Member, Texas Windstorm Insurance Legislative Oversight Board
• Workers Compensation Commission

Professional experience

Mike Jackson has had the following professional experience:

• President, Force Corporation
• Industrial Construction and Maintenance

Election history

Senate election history of Jackson.

Most recent election

2004

Previous elections

2002

1998

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References

External links

• Senate of Texas - Senator Mike Jackson official TX Senate website
• Senator Jackson's Campaign Website
• Project Vote Smart - Senator Mike Jackson (TX) profile
• Follow the Money - Mike Jackson
  • 2006 2004 1998 campaign contributions