Tommy Williams (Texas politician)
Tommy Williams | |
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| Born | December 17, 1956 |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, banker |
| Years active | 1997–2013 |
| Known for | Member of the Texas Senate (2002–2013), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee |
Thomas David Williams, commonly referred to as Tommy Williams (born December 17, 1956), is a former Texas Senate member affiliated with the Republican Party. He represented District 4, which includes The Woodlands in Montgomery County, a suburban area within the Houston metropolitan region.
Background
Williams secured his initial election to the Texas Senate in 2002 after the sitting Democrat, David Bernsen, opted not to pursue re-election following the redistricting process. Instead, Bernsen ran unsuccessfully for the position of Texas Land Commissioner, where he was defeated by Jerry E. Patterson.
After serving over ten years in the Senate and holding the role of chairman for the Senate Finance Committee, Williams stepped down in October 2013. He accepted a position in government relations at his alma mater, Texas A&M University located in College Station. At that time, he also announced he would not participate in the March 2014 Republican primary election.
Before his tenure in the Senate, Williams was elected to three consecutive terms in the Texas House of Representatives from 1997 through 2003. Additionally, he served as president of Woodforest Financial Services, a subsidiary of Woodforest National Bank. His appointment at Texas A&M began on December 2, 2013.
Following Williams’ departure from the Senate, two Montgomery County State Representatives—Steve Toth (District 15) and Brandon Creighton (District 16)—vied for his vacated seat. Ultimately, Creighton won the runoff election and succeeded Williams.
External links
- Official Texas Senate page for Senator Tommy Williams
- Campaign website for Tommy Williams
- Profile of Senator Tommy Williams (TX) on Project Vote Smart
- Follow the Money – Tommy Williams campaign finance data