Mike Toomey
PRESENT POSITION:
State Government Consultant
IMMEDIATE PAST POSITIONS:
Only individual in Texas history to be Chief of Staff for two Texas Governors
- Rick Perry—2002-2004
- William P. Clements, Jr.—1989-1990
Former State Representative—District 135, Houston, Texas. Elected to three terms, 1983-1988
- Served as Chairman of House Judiciary Committee, Appropriations Committee, Natural Resources Committee, Conference Committee on Appropriations Bill, and Subcommittee on Dedicated State Funds
- Also served on House Urban Affairs Committee
- Sponsored House major tort reform legislation during 70th Session of the Texas Legislature
EDUCATION:
- B.A. Degree in Philosophy—Baylor University (1972)
- J.D. South Texas College of Law—(1976)
PROFESSIONAL:
- Practicing Attorney in Houston, 1976-1988
- General practice with emphasis on Business Law
ACHIEVEMENTS, AWARDS & CIVIC ACTIVITIES:
- Named one of the Ten Best Legislators by Texas Monthly magazine
- Recognized as one of the Seven Best Legislators by the Dallas Morning News
- Selected as Best House Freshman by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram
- Recipient of American Tort Reform Association’s Tort Reformer Award in 1987
- Served as a member of the ODK Circle, Baylor (Honorary Scholarship and Leadership)
- Was a member of the Order of Lytae (Honorary Scholarship in Law School)
- Served as Chairman of the Board, West Houston Chamber of Commerce
- Was Optimist Club President
- Served as Law Journal Member and Editorial Board Member of Law Journal
Newspaper and Magazine Comments about Mike Toomey
- “Under Toomey’s guidance, that vanguard of political professionals helped undertake the complete Republican takeover of state government.” Laylan Copelin, Austin American Statesman, May 16, 2004
- “A man who had always been known for his intensity and hard work…” Dave McNeely, Austin American Statesman, August 26, 2001
- “Toomey was such a key budget-cutting member of the House Appropriations Committee during the economic turndown in Texas caused by the oil bust..” Dave McNeely, Austin American Statesman, August 26, 2001
- ”...Texas Monthly magazine named him one of 10 top legislators.” Dave McNeely, Austin American Statesman, August 26, 2001
- “Toomey was the first real tort reformer. He started the crusade, and he was successful.” Bruce Gibson, Austin American Statesman, August 26, 2001
- “There’s nobody who works harder, studies the issues more and is more determined. He is a tough, tough negotiator.” Kent Caperton, Austin American Statesman, August 26, 2001
- “Toomey read every single bill that was filed. And I don’t mean skimmed’em.” Cliff Johnson, Austin American Statesman, August 26, 2001
- “Incredible talent, expertise and focus to my staff and his efforts as chief of staff were a major factor in the success of the 2003 legislative session.” Governor Rick Perry, Austin American Statesman, September 4, 2004
- “He has once again served the state tirelessly, and I am grateful for his dedication to serving the people of Texas.” Governor Rick Perry, Austin American Statesman, September 4, 2004
- ”...had all the qualities essential to mastering this most difficult of legislative arts: industry, inspiration, a mind for detail, and objectivity.” Paul Burka and Alison Cook, Texas Monthly’s 10 Best legislators, July 1985
- ”....Toomey has accumulated the skill and will to influence every issue of consequence. Toomey brings to the job a work ethic that has been legendary since 1985..” Patricia Kilday Hart, Texas Monthly, May 2003
- “He approaches issues with a zeal and tenacity that even his detractors admire. Everything about him speaks of discipline.” Patricia Kilday Hart, Texas Monthly, May 2003
- “Toomey does his homework, argues his points and carries voluminous knowledge on a wide range of issues…” The 7 Best, Dallas Morning News, June 2, 1987
- “His hard work contributed significantly to the success of the regular session this year.” Governor Bill Clements, The Dallas Morning News, 1989
- “For the past twenty years, Mike Toomey has loomed large in state government,...as the Capitol’s premier business lobbyist…With his encyclopedic knowledge of state government…” Patricia Kilday Hart, Texas Monthly, May 2003