TEA Commissioners from 1950 to Present

The following table includes all Texas Education Agency commissioners from 1950 to present.

Mike Morath
Mike Morath
Jan. 4, 2016 – present
Williams

Michael Williams
Sept. 1, 2012 – Dec. 31, 2015

Webster

Todd Webster
July 3, 2012 – Aug. 31, 2012
(Chief Deputy Commissioner - Acting)

Scott

Robert Scott
Oct. 16, 2007 – July 2, 2012
July 2, 2007 – Oct. 15, 2007 (Interim)

Neely

Dr. Shirley J. Neeley
Jan. 13, 2004 – July 1, 2007

Scott

Robert Scott
Aug. 1, 2003 – Jan. 12, 2004 (Interim)

Alanis

Dr. Felipe T. Alanis
April 1, 2002 – July 31, 2003

Nelson

James Nelson
Sept. 9, 1999 – March 31, 2002

Moses

Dr. Michael Moses
March 9, 1995 – Sept. 3, 1999

Meno

Dr. Lionel "Skip" Meno
July 1, 1991 – March 1, 1995

Anderson

Dr. Tom Anderson
Feb. 1, 1991 - June 30, 1991
(Interim)

Kirby

Dr. William N. Kirby
April 13, 1985 – Jan. 31, 1991
Nov. 1, 1984 – April 12, 1985 (Interim)

Bynum

Raymon L. Bynum
June 1, 1981 – Oct. 31. 1984

Bowen

Alton O. Bowen
Sept. 1, 1979 – May 31, 1981

Dr. M.L. Brockette

Dr. M. L. Brockette
July 1, 1974 – Aug. 31, 1979

Edgar

Dr. J. W. Edgar
March 1950 – June 30, 1974


Note: Prior to 1950, the position of Commissioner of Education was titled State Superintendent of Public Instruction and was a statewide elected position.