Mike McKinney

Michael Dean McKinney (born July 5, 1951) is an American politician and former family physician serving as the chair of the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative Governing Board since 2024. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the 13th chancellor of The Texas A&M University System from 2006 to 2011. He also served as a member of the Texas House of Representatives from 1984 to 1991.

In 1995, McKinney was appointed by the then-governor George W. Bush to be the commissioner of the Texas Department of Health and Human Services. From April 9, 1984, to January 8, 1991, McKinney was a member of the Texas House of Representatives and represented the 15th district. From 1989 to 1990 he was speaker pro tempore. Prior to being elected to the Texas House of Representatives, he practiced family medicine and was the lone physician in Centerville, Texas, for 16 years.

Early life and education Michael Dean McKinney was born on July 5, 1951. He grew up in Pasadena, Texas. McKinney attended Pasadena ISD Gardens, Golden Acres, and Bailey elementary schools and Southmore Intermediate School. He graduated from Sam Rayburn High School in 1969.

After high school, McKinney attended the University of Houston in Houston, Texas, later graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology in 1973. After graduating from the University of Houston, he attended the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas, and graduated with a Doctor of Medicine degree in 1976. from August 2001 until his resignation on November 6, 2002. In 2003, he became the CEO and senior vice president of the Texas A&M Health Science Center. on November 23, 2006, he was appointed as the 13th chancellor of the Texas A&M University System. He resigned as chancellor in 2011.

Personal life McKinney is married to Lou Ann Sherbrook McKinney.

On June 29, 2011, it was reported that his son Seth intended to run for the seat in the Texas House of Representatives 14th district, vacated by State Representative Fred Brown after his resignation. A campaign logo was released. However, the following month it was announced that he was no longer running.

Awards 1989 10 Best Members of the 71st Texas Legislature, Texas Monthly Magazine July 1989 2006 Physician's Recognition Award, AMA 2006 Presidential Award of Merit for Exemplary Service, Texas Academy of Family Practice 2009 Ashbel Smith Distinguished Alumnus Award, UTMB School of Medicine Alumni Association 2011 Pasadena ISD's Distinguished Alumnus of 2011