About Tommy Williams, Texas Senator

Tommy and Marsha Williams

Tommy and Marsha have raised two grown sons who graduated from local public schools
CPA with BBA in Accounting from Texas A&M; President of Woodforest Financial Services
Active in Methodist church and as community service volunteer
Tommy and Marsha are active in caring for their older parents
Republican State Senator (2003 to present)
Former Republican State Representative

Tommy casts a vote on the Senate floor

Instrumental in crafting a No Tax Increase balanced budget
Opposed Foreign Ownership Of Texas Roads
Supported Gun Owner & Self-Defense Rights
Protected Individual & Religious Freedom
Cut School Property Tax Rate
Authored laws to combat border crime gangs, and supported increased border security
Authored Truth in Taxation Bill
Passed a new law cracking down on pill mills and prescription drug abuse
Voted against strings-attached federal bailout money
Extended School Tax Cuts To Seniors
Passed law allowing counties to establish a centralized sex offender registration authority
Supported teacher pay raises and a new school accountability bill
Fought for Hurricane Relief funding along the Gulf coast
Co-authored legislation to reign in runaway college tuition increases.
Co-sponsored New Cuts In Telephone Taxes
Passed a bill to assist rice farmers with irrigation in Senate District 4
Passed landmark property tax appraisal reforms
Helped craft the Texas Wind Insurance Reform Act.
Authored legislation to insure affordable and reliable electricity.
Authored Measures To Reduce Health Insurance Costs
Increased Funding For Local Roads & Bridges
Passed Tougher Laws Against Crime & Sexual Predators
Co-sponsored New School Bus Safety Measures
Opposed Annexation Without Voter Approval
Helped Set The Woodlands Free From Houston ETJ
Protected Neighborhoods From Waste Dumps
Helped Develop New State Hurricane Evacuation Plan
Protected Junior Water Rights

Governor Rick Perry signs one of Tommy’s bills into law

Four times Awarded Champion of Free Enterprise by the Texas Association of Business
Border Champion Award from the Texas Border Prosecution Unit
Courageous Conservative Senator from the Texas Conservative Coalition
Law & Order Award from the Texas District and County Attorneys Association
Named Pro-Life Legislator of the Year by Texas Right-to-Life
Guardian of Small Business Award from the National Federation of Independent Business
Named Legislator of the Year by the Texas Civil Justice League
Named Legislator of the Year by the Texas Justice of the Peace and Constables Association
A+ Rated by NRA/Texas State Rifle Association
Commendation from Texas Department of Public Safety Officers Association

Tommy receives recognition for hard fought results

"Legislator of the Year", Texas Public Employee Association
"Legislative Leadership", Texas Municipal Retirement System
"Blue Flame Award", ANGA- America's Natural Gas Alliance
“2009 Houston’s Legislator Award”, Mental Health America of Greater Houston
“2005 Pro-Life Legislator of the Year”, Texas Right to Life
“Champion Fighter Against Texas Drunk Driving”, The Century Council
“Senate Pro-Life Leader”, Texas Right to Life
“Legislative Achievement Award”, Texas Taxpayers & Research Association
“2009 Legislative Hall of Fame Award”, Texas Association of Realtors
“81st Session Honor Roll”, Texas Lawsuit Reform
“Legislator of the Year”, Texas Justice of thee Peace & Constables Association
“Free Enterprise Champion”, Associated Builders & Contractors – Greater Houston Chapter
Three Times Awarded “Champion for Free Enterprise”, Texas Association of Business
“Texans for Lawsuit Reform Civil Justice Award”, TLR PAC
“Badge of Honor”, Texas Municipal Police Association
“Law & Order Award”, Texas District & County Attorneys Association
“Guardian of Small Business”, National Federation of Independent Business
“Hometown Hero”, Interfaith of The Woodlands
“Fighter for Free Enterprise”, Texas Association of Business
"Housing4Texas Leadership Award", Texas Veterans Commission
"Organized Retail Crime Deterrent Champion Award", Texas Retailers Association