The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has appointed Steve Pier as its next executive director. Pier’s first day will be Feb. 2, 2026.
He brings almost 30 years of policy and government experience to the position. Pier most recently served as deputy executive director of the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) and deputy chief information officer for the state of Texas.
Pier has also previously overseen the Attorney General’s Office and TWC’s government relations office. His other roles include operating as a chief of staff in the Texas House of Representatives and in multiple political campaigns.
Pier has a bachelor’s degree with a double major in Philosophy and Political Science from Miami University.
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