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