James Michael Jackson, known as Mike Jackson (born 20 August 1953) is a

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former member of the

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representing the 11th District. He was also the

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of the

, before running the

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in 2012. In this capacity, he was an

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of Texas while

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campaigned for

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and

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was on holiday or campaigned for Perry.

Education

Jackson attended

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and

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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,

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*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.Uncontested primary elections are not shown.

Most recent election

2004

Previous elections

2002

1998

References

External links

Senate of Texas - Senator Mike Jackson
official TX Senate website
Senator Jackson's Campaign WebsiteProject Vote Smart - Senator Mike Jackson (TX)
profile *''Follow the Money'' - Mike Jackson
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