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.
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.Uncontested primary elections are not shown.
Most recent election
2004
Previous elections
2002
1998
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