TEA Commissioners from 1950 to Present

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.

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