Dec. 14, 2015

Commissioner Williams’ statement regarding the appointment of Mike Morath

“I congratulate Mike Morath on his appointment as commissioner of education. I hope he finds this job as exciting and rewarding as I have,” said Commissioner of Education Michael Williams, who announced earlier this fall that he was resigning effective Jan. 1. “Mike’s experience as a school board member and an innovative business leader will serve him well as he makes decisions that impact our state’s more than 1,200 school districts and charters. The Texas Education Agency staff and I will do everything in our power to make this transition a smooth