Bruce Gibson (Benjamin Bruce Gibson, born July 15, 1953) is a Texas lawyer, politician, tax consultant and lobbyist.[1][2] He was a member of the Texas House of Representatives for Texas State District 58 from 1981 to 1992, serving in the 67th through 72nd sessions,[3] resigning from the House in 1992 to become executive assistant to Texas Lieutenant Governor Bob Bullock.[4]

He later served as president of the Texas Chamber of Commerce[5] and subsequently as Chief of Staff to Texas Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst.[6]

He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Texas Christian University and a law degree from the University of Texas School of Law.[7]

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  1. ^ "2000 Lobbyist Subject Matter Categories". Texas Ethics Commission. December 28, 2000. Archived from the original on April 8, 2016. Retrieved 2009-04-21.
  2. ^ "Bruce Gibson Joins Ryan & Company as Principal; Will Lead Rapidly Growing Public Affairs Practice". Ryan and Company press release. May 29, 2007. Archived from the original on August 28, 2008. Retrieved 2009-04-21.
  3. ^ "Benjamin Bruce Gibson". Texas State Cemetery. Retrieved 2009-04-21.
  4. ^ Hight, Bruce (January 16, 1992). "Bullock hires state Rep. Gibson as aide". The Austin American-Statesman. p. B2. Retrieved 2009-04-21.
  5. ^ "Special Session Roundup: People to watch". Texas Government Insider by Strategic Partnerships, Inc. April 7, 2006. Retrieved 2009-04-21.
  6. ^ "Lt. Governor David Dewhurst Announces Staff Changes". Office of Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst, State of Texas. November 20, 2006. Archived from the original on July 25, 2011. Retrieved 2009-04-21.
  7. ^ "2004 Law Alumni Association Awards and Honorary Order of the Coif". University of Texas at Austin. School of Law. News and Events. March 2, 2004. Archived from the original on July 26, 2008. Retrieved 2009-04-21.