*** Welcome to piglix ***

Mike Jackson (Texas politician)

James Michael "Mike" Jackson
Member of the Texas Senate
from the 11th district
In office
1999–2013
Preceded by Jerry E. Patterson
Succeeded by Larry Taylor
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 129th district
In office
1989–1999
Preceded by Ed R. Watson
Succeeded by John E. Davis
Personal details
Born (1953-08-20) August 20, 1953 (age 63)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Nationality American
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Vickie
Children Vic and Michelle
Residence Shoreacres, Texas
Alma mater

Louisiana Tech University

Louisiana State University
Occupation President, Industrial Construction Company
Profession contractor
Religion Methodist

Louisiana Tech University

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 for national office in 2012. In this capacity, he served as 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.

Jackson received his education from the following institutions:

Mike Jackson has had the following political experience:

Mike Jackson has been a member of the following committees:

Mike Jackson has been a member of the following committees:

Mike Jackson has had the following professional experience:

Senate election history of Jackson.


...
Wikipedia

...