What Others Are Saying

Jared Woodfill
Chairman of the Harris County Republican Party

“Texas is a state with a proud history of strong leaders and Michael Williams continues that great legacy. He has a great vision for our state and knows how to lead us there. He has earned another term.”

Kathy Ward
Chairman of the Collin County Republican Party

“Michael Williams has long been a true conservative whom Republicans all across Texas can be proud of. His distinguished record of conservative leadership speaks for itself. He is a man of values who stands up for what he believes.”

Hollis Rutledge
Chairman of the Texas Republican County Chairman’s Association
and the Hidalgo County Republican Party

“Chairman Williams is the shining star of our Party. His record of fiscal discipline and common-sense regulation is what Texans expect from their elected officials.”

Ernie Angelo
Former Republican National Committeman

“Michael is an exceptional individual who has been successful in everything he has done. I am proud to have known him as a personal friend for many years. It is an honor for me to have this opportunity to co-chair the campaign to keep Michael working for Texas.”

Merrie Spaeth
Spaeth Communications, Inc.

“Texas and Texas Republicans need leaders like Michael. He is a conservative with integrity; an innovator and someone who can reach people from all backgrounds and of all ages. We need a sense of urgency about the issues of energy and their link to economic growth, security and opportunity. Michael’s personal story and achievements are inspiring.”

George Will
www.townhall.com

“Last year three African Americans running statewide for offices in the same state were all elected, something that had never happened before in any state, even during Reconstruction. The African Americans are Democrats, and the state is one of those proudly, reliably liberal ones—Massachusetts, perhaps, or California, right?”

“Wrong. The state is Texas, and all three winners are Republicans. Their successes suggest how Republicans might make modest progress with African American voters. Modest progress—say, 15 percent rather than 8 percent of the African American vote—could have large effects.”

“Two of the Texans, Wallace Jefferson and Dale Wainwright, were elected to the state Supreme Court, which has nine justices. The third is Michael Williams, who in 1998 became the state’s first African American to hold a statewide executive position when he was appointed by Gov. George W. Bush to complete the term of a departed member of the Texas Railroad Commission. He was elected to the commission in 2000 and reelected last year.”

10/16/02 - Roy Douglas Malonson
African American News & Issues

“Dynamic speaking aside; Williams has already put his money where his mouth is.”

“And the ‘Lunch Bunch’s’ response to the dynamic and charismatic speaker certainly indicate that he scored some points for the GOP that might make Black Democrats think twice befroe voting a straight ticket.”

3/8/04 - President George W. Bush Dallas
Texas Bush-Cheney 2004 luncheon (excerpt)

“...and now he’s doing big things statewide in the State of Texas.”

President George W. Bush
then-Governor of Texas

“This is a challenging and volatile time for the Texas energy industry, and Michael is an individual who rises to a challenge…He brings a blend of legal, policy, and regulatory knowledge to the agency that regulates the oil and gas industry.”

Governor Rick Perry

Michael Williams is an effective leader who cares deeply about Texas energy producers, about streamlining regulation and making government more effective and about keeping Texas economically strong and environmentally sound. A strong conservative, Michael has served the Republican Party well and has earned appointments from both President Bush and Governor Bush. His conservative credentials are unrivaled.”

Tony Garza
Ambassador to Mexico & former Railroad Commissioner

“Michael Williams has brought energy, integrity and conservative leadership to the Texas Railroad Commission. Chairman Williams has demonstrated time and again his commitment to our state’s oil and gas industry. Texans can count on Michael Williams to stand up for our shared conservative values.”

President George Bush

“Michael Williams has proven himself. Every once in a while, we can do something in politics that we believe in, and in supporting Michael Williams, I am doing something that I really and truly believe in.”
President George Bush

Susan Weddington
former Republican Party of Texas Chairman

“Michael’s leadership, integrity and wisdom are unparalleled. He is a Texan we can trust, both wise and intelligent. This is a rare combination that benefits the people of this state.”

Tim Lambert
Republican National Committeeman

“Since joining the Commission, Michael Williams has worked to cut red tape and put money back into the hands of Texas oil and gas producers. As a Republican, I’m proud of what he’s doing because I know he serves as an example of how our conservative values translate to the everyday business of state government.”

Cathy McConn
former Republican National Committeewoman

“Michael Williams is doing a great job for Texas on the Railroad Commission. He knows the importance the oil and gas industries have on our property taxes and our schools and he’s already proving to be the kind of conservative leader we need.”

Laura Bush
First Lady of the United States

“It is important to our state, important to the cause of sensible regulation of the energy industry, and important to our Republican Party that this good man win in 2000.”

William P. Clements
former Governor of Texas

“Michael Williams is a leader for Texas. At the Railroad Commission, he has cut red tape and streamlined regulations. He is working hard to promote the energy industry and help ensure it has a bright future.”

Clayton Williams
Midland oilman

“Michael Williams is a reformer who is responsive to the needs of the industry. Commissioner Williams understands the vital position of the energy industry in the Texas economy and the overriding need for public policies that increase exploration and production of our domestic supplies.”

Kent Hance
Former Congressman and Railroad Commissioner

“Michael Williams is an outstanding leader. I have known him for over 20 years and can proudly vouch for his honesty, integrity, and conservative principles. He served with distinction as an appointee during the Reagan and Bush Administrations. He is a true Texan and a great asset to the Texas Railroad Commission.”