Tommy Williams (Texas)
Tommy Williams (b. December 17, 1956) is a former Republican member of the Texas State Senate, representing District 4. He was first elected to the chamber in 2002, and he resigned October 26, 2013.
On October 2, 2013, Williams reportedly announced to his staff that he would be resigning from the state senate. Other sources separately told the media that Williams had been approached about a government relations position with the Texas A&M University System.[1] Williams resigned his seat in a letter to Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst, effective on October 26, 2013.[2]
Williams served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1997 to 2002.[3]
Biography
Williams earned his B.B.A in accounting from Texas A&M University. His professional experience includes working as an accountant for Insurance and Financial Services.[3]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Williams served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Administration |
| • Finance, Chair |
| • State Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Williams served served on the following Texas Senate committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Transportation & Homeland Security, Chair |
| • Finance |
| • International Relations and Trade |
| • State Affairs |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Williams served served on the following Texas Senate committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Administration |
| • Education |
| • Finance |
| • International Relations and Trade |
Campaign themes
2012
Williams' website highlighted the following campaign themes:[4]
Jobs & Economy
- "Opposes a State Income Tax"
- "Opposes off-shore drilling bans and moratoriums"
- "Supports cutting government spending"
Illegal Immigration
- "Opposes amnesty for illegal aliens"
- "Supports tougher racketeering laws to crack down on border drug gangs and stem the flow of guns and money into Mexico"
- "Supports securing the Texas border with increased DPS and local law enforcement"
Taxes, Property Taxes & Appraisals
- "Opposes a state income tax"
- "Opposes statewide property tax"
- "Supports cutting government spending"
2nd Amendment Rights
- "A+ Rated from NRA"
- "Supports Texas’ Castle Doctrine, so you can protect your home and property"
- "Supports right-to-carry handgun law"
Elections
2012
- See also: Texas State Senate elections, 2012
Williams ran in the 2012 election for Texas State Senate, District 4. Williams defeated Michael Galloway in the May 29 primary election and defeated Bob Townsend (L) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Tommy Williams Incumbent |
89.8% | 216,076 | |
| Libertarian | Bob Townsend | 10.2% | 24,445 | |
| Total Votes | 240,521 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Tommy Williams Incumbent |
62.5% | 36,630 |
| Michael Galloway | 37.5% | 21,961 |
| Total Votes | 58,591 | |
2008
- See also: Texas State Senate elections, 2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Williams won election to the 4th District Seat in the Texas State Senate.[7]
Williams raised $975,113 for his campaign.[8]
| Texas State Senate, District 4 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Tommy Williams (R)
|
203,367 | 100% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Williams and his wife, Marsha, have two children.
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Tommy + Williams + Texas + Senate"
External links
- Campaign website
- Office website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Tommy Williams on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ The Texas Tribune, "Tommy Williams to Leave Texas Senate," October 2, 2013
- ↑ The Potpourri, "State Sen. Tommy Williams makes senate resignation official," October 26, 2013
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Tommy Williams from Project Vote Smart
- ↑ texansfortommy.com - Issues
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History," accessed February 17, 2014
- ↑ Office of the (Texas) Secretary of State, "Race Summary Report," accessed July 12, 2012
- ↑ Election Results, Texas State Senate, District 4
- ↑ Election Results, Texas State Senate, District 4
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by David Bernsen |
Texas Senate District 4 2003-2013 |
Succeeded by TBA |
