Donna L. Nelson
PUCT (Non-Voting) Representation on Board of Directors
Donna L. Nelson was appointed by Governor Rick Perry to the Public Utility Commission on August 15, 2008 and named as chair on July 26, 2011.
Ms. Nelson served as a special assistant and advisor to Governor Rick Perry on energy, telecommunications and cable budget and policy issues. She also assisted the Governor's Competitiveness Council with the preparation of the Texas 2008 State Energy Plan. She previously served as director of the PUC telecommunication's section and legal advisor to the PUC chairman. Additionally, she is a former assistant attorney general of Texas, where she specialized in antitrust law. Ms. Nelson also worked as a Legislative Assistant to a United States Senator.
Ms. Nelson is a licensed attorney and a past member of the Texas Council on Autism and Pervasive Developmental Delays. She received a bachelor's degree from Black Hills State College and a law degree from Texas Tech University.