Rodney Ellis

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

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Myself and the Great Nelson Mandela

[Rodney Ellis @SenatorREllis]

Myself and the late Congressman Mickey Leland

[Rodney Ellis @SenatorREllis]

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

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TLIP 2011

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

[Rodney Ellis @SenatorREllis]

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

[Rodney Ellis @SenatorREllis]

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

[Rodney Ellis @SenatorREllis]

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

[Rodney Ellis @SenatorREllis]

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

[Rodney Ellis @SenatorREllis]

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

[Rodney Ellis @SenatorREllis]

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

[Rodney Ellis @SenatorREllis]

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

[Rodney Ellis @SenatorREllis]

The firm was later bought out by Rice Industries..

[Rodney Ellis @SenatorREllis]

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

[Rodney Ellis @SenatorREllis]

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

[Rodney Ellis @SenatorREllis]

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

[Rodney Ellis @SenatorREllis]

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

[Rodney Ellis @SenatorREllis]

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

[Rodney Ellis @SenatorREllis]

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.