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Legislative Experience

Press Secretary for Congressman Donald E. "Buz" Lukens (R-OH)   In addition to being the Congressman's press secretary, Bill also worked in his field office helping constituents. [1970]
Press Secretary and Legislative Assistant for Congressman Lou Frey Jr. (R-FL)   Bill was responsible for advising the Congressman on communications and power legislation going through the Energy and Commerce committee. [1971-1972]
Press Secretary for Senator Jesse Helms (R-NC)   Bill assisted the Senator in establishing his Washington, DC press operations. [1973]
Legislative Affairs Officer for the U.S. Department of Commerce
[Office of the Secretary]		   Bill was responsible for the Department's legislation related to tourism, international trade, and the National Bureau of Standards. [1973-1976]
Legislative Affairs Officer for the U.S. Department of Commerce
[International Trade Administration]		  

Bill was responsible for the Department's legislation related to the U.S. Commercial Service and for Export Trading Company legislative authority. [1976-1987]
[During this time Bill worked for Kenneth S. George, former member of the Texas House of Representatives who, at the time, was serving as the Director General of the U.S. Commercial Service]
Legislative Affairs Officer for the U.S. Department of Commerce
[Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)Subsequently renamed Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)]		  

Bill, among others, was responsible for reauthorizing the control of "dual use" exports for national security, foreign policy, and short supply reasons. He was also responsible for legislation authorizing Commerce's Export Enforcement (special agents) to have additional enforcement tools to enhance their effectiveness. [1987-1993]
Galveston County Republican Party and
Galveston County Clerk		  

In his positions with the Republican party and Galveston County, Bill worked with Representative Larry Taylor (R-Friendswood) and Senator Mike Jackson (R-La Porte) to draft election legislation that was enacted this year. This legislation has had a positive impact on the election process in Galveston County, making it more convenient for voters to cast their ballots while also reducing the cost of elections to taxpayers. [2010-2011]
Galveston County Clerk   Bill recommended to the County Clerk and got unanimous approval from the Commissioners Court for a policy requiring that all election judges attend training in order to serve and reducing the pay of election clerks unable or unwilling to attend training. Consequently, the number of trained workers jumped from 50%-60% in previous years to over 95% in the November 8, 2011 election. [2011]