Governor Greg Abbott appointed Kathleen Jackson to serve as a commissioner on the Public Utility Commission of Texas on August 5, 2022, for a term set to expire on September 1, 2027. She served as Interim Chair from June 7, 2023 - January 23, 2024.
Since joining the PUCT, Jackson has spearheaded efforts to improve the energy efficiency of the state's electric grid. She previously served as a Board Member of the Texas Water Development Board, first appointed by Governor Rick Perry in 2014 and reappointed by Governor Abbott in 2017.
Throughout her career, Jackson has represented agricultural, environmental, industrial and wholesale supply interests, including developing and implementing water management strategies for Southeast Texas. A registered professional engineer, Jackson served as a public affairs manager for one of the world's largest petroleum and petrochemical producers.