Pat Gordon has been appointed as the latest member of the Texas Transportation Commission (TTC). His term is set to expire on Feb. 1, 2027.
The TTC oversees the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and is responsible for its regular activities and strategic vision. These responsibilities include policymaking for the state’s highway system, assisting the development of public transportation, developing a statewide transportation plan and adopting rules to facilitate TxDOT operations.
Gordon has an extensive private sector law career under his belt, most prominently working as a partner for a prominent law firm over the past 32 years. He began his legal career in 1983, specializing in business, corporate and tax law.
In the public sector, Gordon currently serves on the Texas Tech University (TTU) Board of Regents and is a member of the State Bar of Texas. He serves as a member of the El Paso Children’s Hospital Board, where he was once chairman and currently holds the role of vice chairman.
He is a former Board member of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. In addition, he served as the Texas commissioner for the Rio Grande Compact Commission for 15 years and currently serves as a member of the El Paso/Juarez Chapter of the Young Presidents’ Organization.
Photo courtesy of Texas Tech University System
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