Commissioners
The Governor appointed commission is composed of thirteen members. With backgrounds ranging from retired flag officers and public officials to economic development, public relations, and law professionals, each commissioner possesses a skill set valuable to the TMPC’s mission.
| Commissioners | Headquarters |
|---|---|
| Chairman Paul Paine |
Fort Worth |
| Commissioner Ernest Aliseda | McAllen |
| Commissioner Tom Duncavage | League City |
| Commissioner Arthur Emerson |
San Antonio |
| Commissioner Woody Gilliland |
Abilene |
| Commissioner William A. Heine, III | Austin |
| Commissioner Dennis Lewis | Texarkana |
| Commissioner Charles E. Powell |
San Angelo |
| Commissioner Alvin Jones | College Station |
| Commissioner William "Bill" Parry, III | Killeen |
| Commissioner Tom Whaylen | Wichita Falls |
| Commissioner Karen Rankin | San Antonio |
| Commissioner A. F. "Tom" Thomas | El Paso |



