Tommy Williams, a former state legislator, is returning to Texas A&M as interim president.
The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System unanimously approved Tommy Williams, a former state senator from The Woodlands and longtime public servant, to serve as interim president until they find a permanent one.
Williams previously held the role of vice chancellor of governmental relations for the Texas A&M System in 2014.
Chancellor Glenn Hegar said Williams is a thoughtful leader and a faithful Aggie who graduated from Texas A&M in 1978 with a degree in business administration.
“Tommy Williams has a deep understanding of the mission of Texas A&M and the values that define our university,” Hegar said. “His experience in public service and his commitment to the Aggie community will serve us well as we continue to move forward.”
Williams represented Southeast Texas in the Texas Senate from 2003 to 2013, where he chaired the Senate Finance Committee and played a key role in shaping the state’s budget and education policy. He later joined the A&M System in 2014 and served until his retirement in 2018. He also served as a senior advisor to Gov. Greg Abbott from 2017 to 2019.
“I’m honored to return to Texas A&M in this capacity,” Williams said. “This university means a great deal to me, and I look forward to working with students, faculty, staff and former students to support the continued excellence of this great institution.”