Governor Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of Tonya Miller to the Texas Water Development Board, with her term slated to end on February 1, 2027. The board's role is to oversee the planning, funding, and technical assistance for Texas' water resources management, a critical function in a state that continues to face diverse water challenges.
Bringing a wealth of experience from within the state's environmental and utility sectors, Miller, an Austin local, steps into her new role having held notable positions. Among them, she worked as the vice president of wholesale power strategic projects and optimization at the Lower Colorado River Authority and served as the executive director for the Texas Solar Power Association. Her resume also includes stints as the director of the Office of Air at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, as well as their legislative liaison, and roles with the Office of Public Utility Counsel and the Radioactive Materials Division at TCEQ.
Miller's background is not just limited to environmental and regulatory positions; she has been immersed in the state's legal framework and energy reliability. As reported by the official press release from the Governor's office, she is an active member of the State Bar of Texas and has sat on boards with significant influence over Texas' energy sector, including the Financial Research Institute Advisory Board and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.
Her academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, and a Juris Doctor from the University of South Dakota, equipping her with a dual understanding of both the business and legal imperatives that underpin the complex world of water management and energy in Texas. According to the Governor's announcement, her multifaceted expertise will aid the Water Development Board's mission to secure Texas’s water future through strategic planning and support for water-related projects.
