Samuel Philip "Phil" Wilson (born October 5, 1967) is a Texas politician served as the Secretary of State of Texas from 2007 to 2008.
Samuel Philip Wilson was born on October 5, 1967 in Monterrey, Mexico to Sam and Betty Wilson. He grew up in Brownwood, Texas. In 1986, He moved to Northern Texas to attend the HardinâÂÂSimmons University. He graduated in 1990 with a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Political Science and History. Wilson received the Master of Business Administration degree at the Cox School of Business at the Southern Methodist University in 2004
In 1991, Wilson had a exceptional professional journey on public service for serving six years as the Regional Director for Phil Gramm. He also served as the aide to U.S. Senator Phil Gramm and an advocate for the public. In 1997, He accepted the position of Director of Communications for Texas Railroad Commissioner Charles Matthews. In 1999, He became the State Director of Operations for Phil Gramm and the people of Texas. In 2002, He became the Director of Communications for Texas. In 2003, He was named the Governor's Deputy Chief of Staff.
On June 14, 2007, Phil Wilson was appointed Secretary of State of Texas by Governor Rick Perry, He took the office on July 1, 2007. He resigned as Secretary of State of Texas on July 6, 2008, He announced this on June 11, 2008. After resigning as Secretary of State of Texas, He became a Senior Vice President of Public Affairs for Luminant. In 2011, He became the Executive Director of the Texas Department of Transportation. On February 3, 2014, He became the General Manager of the Lower Colorado River Authority. He was appointed Chair of the State Energy Plan Advisory Committee by Governor Greg Abbott in 2021.
In 1992, Wilson married Kristen Wilson. They had one child named Christian.