Lee F. Jackson is the former chancellor of the University of North Texas System (2002–2017).[1] Jackson was the State of Texas' longest-serving Chancellor when he announced his retirement in March, 2017.[citation needed]
Jackson previously served as Dallas County Judge from 1987 to 2001. Prior to that, Jackson represented Dallas County in the Texas House of Representatives from 1976 to 1986.[2] Jackson was lauded for his work in public by D Magazine, which named him Dallas' Best Public Official in 1996 and a Legislative All-Star in 1981.[3]
- ^ Pollock, Cassandra (2017-03-09). "University of North Texas System chancellor retiring after 15 years". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved 2017-10-29.
- ^ "Regents name Dallas County judge UNT chancellor finalist". Plainview Daily Herald. Retrieved 2017-10-29.
- ^ "Regents name Dallas County Judge Lee Jackson as UNT System chancellor finalist | News| University of North Texas". news.unt.edu. Retrieved 2017-12-08.