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Donna Nelson
| Donna Nelson | ||
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| Public Utility Commission of Texas | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| August 15, 2008-present | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Non-partisan | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $120,000 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Appointed | August 15, 2008 | |
| Appointed by | Governor of Texas | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Black Hills State College | |
| J.D. | Texas Tech University | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Before joining the Public Utility Commission, Nelson served in the Governor's Office as a "special assistant and advisor on energy, telecommunications and cable budget and policy issues." She helped the Governor's Competitiveness Council prepare the Texas 2008 Energy Plan. Nelson is a former assistant attorney general of Texas. Nelson is a former assistant attorney general of Texas, where she specialized in antitrust law. Early in her career, she was a member of the Texas Council on Autism and Pervasive Developmental Delays.[1]
Education
- Texas Tech University, J.D.
- Black Hills State College, B.A.
Political career
Texas Public Utility Commission (2008-present)
Nelson has served as a member of the Texas Public Utility Commission since 2008. She was named chairman by Governor Rick Perry (R) on July 26, 2011.[2]
Governor's Competitiveness Council (2007)
Legislative Assistant to a United States Senator
Appointments
2008
Nelson was appointed by Governor Rick Perry to the Public Utility Commission on August 15, 2008. [3]
Personal
Donna lives in Austin with her son, John.[1]
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