Charles Ray Matthews | |
|---|---|
| Railroad Commissioner of Texas | |
| In office January 3, 1995 – January 31, 2005 | |
| Governor | George W. Bush (1995–2000) Rick Perry (2000–2005) |
| Preceded by | James E. Nugent |
| Succeeded by | Elizabeth Ames Jones |
| Chancellor of the Texas State University System | |
| In office 2005–2010 | |
| Preceded by | Lamar Urbanovsky |
| Succeeded by | Brian McCall |
| Mayor of Garland, Texas | |
| In office 1984–1986 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 19, 1939 Waco, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Aquilla, Texas, U.S. |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Businessman, teacher, politician |
Charles Ray Matthews (born May 19, 1939) is a former member and chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission and the chancellor-emeritus of the Texas State University System. Based in Austin, Texas, his service on the Railroad Commission extended from 1995 to 2005; as chancellor, from 2005 to 2010.[1]