Rodney Ellis

Myself, Michael Morton, staff, and supporters after Senate passage of the "Michael Morton Act."

Myself and the Great Nelson Mandela

Myself and the late Congressman Mickey Leland

Myself and the Host Committee for the South Asian Fundraiser for Obama

TLIP 2011

As a financial advisor to the Mexican government, I have worked closely with them and the ratification of the NAFTA Treaty.

I also chair the Commission to Engage African Americans on Energy, Climate Change, and the Environment.

I am one of the Board of Directors for the Innocence Project and serve on the LBJ Foundation Board of Trustees.

Through the Texas Legislative Internship Program (TLIP) over 600 students have been given opportunities to receive training in TX politics.

In 1999 and 2000, I served some time as both the Acting Governor of Texas and the Lieutenant Governor.

I am now married to Licia Green-Ellis with whom I share four beautiful children.

After those three years of service, I was elected to the Texas Senate in 1990.

I served three terms on the Houston City Council, and as chief of staff to the late U.S. Congressman Mickey Leland.

The firm was later bought out by Rice Industries..

Before I became a politician, I spent time as a financial advisor and founded Apex Securties, a municipal finance firm.

My law degree comes from the University of Texas School of Law.

I then obtained a master’s degree from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs.

Growing up, I attended Texas Southern University for my undergraduate studies.

I was born and raised in Houston's Sunnyside, TX.

Who Am I? My full name is Rodney Ellis and was born on April 7, 1954. I am currently the state senator of Texas' 13 state senate district.