The following table includes all Texas Education Agency commissioners from 1950 to present.
Mike Morath Jan. 4, 2016 – present | Michael Williams Sept. 1, 2012 – Dec. 31, 2015 | Todd Webster July 3, 2012 – Aug. 31, 2012 (Chief Deputy Commissioner - Acting) | Robert Scott Oct. 16, 2007 – July 2, 2012 July 2, 2007 – Oct. 15, 2007 (Interim) |
Dr. Shirley J. Neeley Jan. 13, 2004 – July 1, 2007 | Robert Scott Aug. 1, 2003 – Jan. 12, 2004 (Interim) | Dr. Felipe T. Alanis April 1, 2002 – July 31, 2003 | James Nelson Sept. 9, 1999 – March 31, 2002 |
Dr. Michael Moses March 9, 1995 – Sept. 3, 1999 | Dr. Lionel "Skip" Meno July 1, 1991 – March 1, 1995 | Dr. Tom Anderson Feb. 1, 1991 - June 30, 1991 (Interim) | Dr. William N. Kirby April 13, 1985 – Jan. 31, 1991 Nov. 1, 1984 – April 12, 1985 (Interim) |
Raymon L. Bynum June 1, 1981 – Oct. 31. 1984 | Alton O. Bowen Sept. 1, 1979 – May 31, 1981 | Dr. M. L. Brockette July 1, 1974 – Aug. 31, 1979 | 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.