Mike Jackson (Texas politician)

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.