Phil Wilson serves as executive director of the Texas Department of Transportation.

Under the direction of the Texas Transportation Commission, he manages, directs and implements TxDOT policies, programs and operating strategies. He also represents TxDOT before the Texas Legislature and other entities.

Before joining TxDOT in October 2011, Wilson served as senior vice president of public affairs and as a corporate officer for Luminant, Texas' largest electric generation company. In 2007, Gov. Rick Perry appointed Wilson as Secretary of State. In that position, he was the chief elections officer and the chief international protocol officer for Texas. His responsibilities also included maintaining business and public filings and acting as the governor's chief liaison on border and Mexico affairs. Wilson also served as the chair of the Governor's Competitiveness Council and on the Texas Border Security Council.

His public service includes more than 10 years as a key aide to U.S. Sen. Phil Gramm. Wilson also served Governor Perry in several senior roles finishing as his deputy chief of staff. Wilson oversaw the governor's initiatives on economic development and job creation in this role.

Wilson grew up in Brownwood, Texas. In 1990, he graduated from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene with a bachelor's degree in political science and history where he was named the outstanding graduating man. Wilson also earned a master's degree in business administration from the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.

Contact Wilson by phone at (512) 305-9501 or by email.