Date: May 13, 2019
Media Contact: Margaret Hession
Phone: 512-463-8942
AUSTIN – TWC Commissioner Representing the Public Robert D. Thomas announced his resignation from the Texas Workforce Commission.
“We thank Commissioner Thomas for supporting the agency’s mission to Texas employers and job seekers,” said TWC Chair and Commissioner Representing Employers Ruth R. Hughs. “I admired his commitment to promoting a valued workforce system and wish him well in his future endeavors.”
While at TWC, Commissioner Thomas focused on bridging the gap in middle-skilled healthcare workers, and fostering partnerships with the state’s 28 local workforce boards. He was dedicated to serving the public and supported the growth of Texas’ world-class workforce including individuals with disabilities, the economically disadvantaged, foster youth, veterans, and those with history in the corrections system.
“It has been an honor to serve alongside Commissioner Thomas; his passion for Texas is unparalleled,” said TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Julian Alvarez. “The policies he championed moved to help all Texans, regardless of background, work towards economic stability and prosperity. His passion and commitment to serve all Texans will certainly be missed.”
Thomas has also served as a gubernatorial appointee and chair of the Texas Facilities Commission and former gubernatorial appointee to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Additionally, he is a member of the Austin Community College Bond Oversight Committee and the Downtown Austin Vision Steering Committee, a former member of the Travis County Civil and Family Courts Committee, and former board member of the African American Cultural Heritage District.
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