Introduction
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.
Education
Jackson received his education from the following institutions:
- Attended, Louisiana State University
- Attended, Louisiana Tech University
- "Senator Mike Jackson's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 27 October 2012.
Political Experience
Mike Jackson has had the following political experience:
- Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 36, 2012
- Senator, Texas State Senate, 1999–present
- Representative, Texas State House of Representatives, 1989-1999
Current Legislative Committees
Mike Jackson has been a member of the following committees:
- Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Member
- Business and Commerce, Member
- Committee of the Whole Senate, Member
- Economic Development, Chair
- Natural Resources, Member
- State Affairs, Member
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees
Mike Jackson has been 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.
Most recent election
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Jackson (Incumbent) | 177,554 | 100.00 | +13.70 | |
| Majority | 177,554 | 100.00 | +27.40 | ||
| Turnout | 177,554 | +48.47 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
Previous elections
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Jackson (Incumbent) | 103,204 | 86.30 | +29.20 | |
| Libertarian | Michael Rubin | 16,384 | 13.70 | +13.70 | |
| Majority | 86,820 | 72.60 | +58.39 | ||
| Turnout | 119,588 | +7.55 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
1998
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Jackson | 63,492 | 57.10 | +1.50 | |
| Democratic | Edward Wesley | 47,696 | 42.90 | -1.50 | |
| Majority | 15,796 | 14.21 | +3.00 | ||
| Turnout | 111,188 | -16.40 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||