Phil Wilson (Texas politician)
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 Monterrey, Mexico |
| Political party | Republican |
Samuel Philip "Phil" Wilson (born October 5, 1967) is a Texas politician that served as the Secretary of State of Texas from 2007 to 2008.[1][2]
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 a 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.
Personal life
In 1992, Wilson married Kristen Wilson.[1] They had one child named Christian.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "Samuel Phillip Wilson". Hardin-Simmons University. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ a b c d e f "Phil Wilson". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ Dawson, Carol (2016). Miles and Miles of Texas: 100 Years of the Texas Highway Department. Texas A&M University Press. ISBN 9781623494568.
- ^ a b "Phil Wilson - Texas State Directory Online". www.txdirectory.com. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
- ^ Marshall, John (2014). Playing Possum: The Tale of the River Card, Round I. p. 75. ISBN 9781491730799.
- ^ "Former Secretary of State Phil Wilson selected to lead Texas Department of Transportation". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
- ^ Jillson, Cal (2014). Lone Star Tarnished: A Critical Look at Texas Politics and Public Policy (2nd ed.). ISBN 9781317666936.