REGULATORY · TX · 2017-2021
DeAnn T. Walker
Public Utility Commission Chair · Republican · Texas
NOTABLE
On the record
Resigned March 2021 after Feb 2021 winter blackout debacle
SEVERITY · RESIGNED
Background
DeAnn T. Walker (Republican) was Texas's Public Utility Commission Chair 2017–2021 (4 years). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Donna L. Nelson; succeeded by Peter Lake. Departure context: Resigned March 2021 after Feb 2021 winter blackout debacle. Same-year political environment (2017): Governor Greg Abbott; Attorney General Ken Paxton; Secretary of State Rolando Pablos.
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Others who held this office in Texas
- Thomas Gleeson (2024-present)
- Peter Lake (2021-2024)
- Donna L. Nelson (2011-2017)
- Barry T. Smitherman (2007-2011)
- Paul Hudson (2004-2007)
- Rebecca Klein (2002-2004)
- Max Yzaguirre (2001-2002)
- Pat Wood III (1995-2001)