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Amanda Crawford

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Texas Insurance Commissioner at Texas Department of Insurance
📍 Austin, Texas, United States

Amanda Crawford is the Texas Insurance Commissioner, overseeing the nations second-largest insurance market. Her extensive career in public service includes roles as the State of Texas Chief Information Officer and Deputy Attorney General. She earned a JD from the University of Houston Law Center and a BA from The University of Texas at Austin.

Amanda is a leader focused on public service, problem-solving, and fostering a positive workplace culture. She emphasizes that her work, whether in law or technology, is ultimately about helping people. She is passionate about creating opportunities for others and values the contributions of her team members, viewing them as an organizations greatest asset.

She has served as a faculty member for the National Attorneys General Training Research Institute, teaching managerial leadership across the country.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Texas Insurance Commissioner
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
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Priorities

Topics Amanda cares about

State Cybersecurity
As former State CIO, she led the state's response to a major ransomware attack and has consistently promoted strong cyber hygiene practices and education across Texas government entities.
Public Service
With over 24 years in Texas state government, she is a dedicated public servant who believes in using her roles to help people and solve problems, a consistent theme in her career.
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Career

Work history

2-2026
Texas Insurance Commissioner
Texas Department of Insurance
2-2019 - 2-2026
Executive Director
Texas Department of Information Resources
6-2016 - 2-2019
Deputy Attorney General for Administration and General Counsel
Texas Attorney General
10-2015 - 6-2016
Associate Deputy Attorney General for Legal Counsel and General Counsel
Texas Attorney General
12-2014 - 10-2015
General Counsel
Texas Attorney General
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Media appearances

Insurance Commissioner Amanda Crawford. Featured in Texas Department of Insurance
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Insurance commissioner will be in Nacogdoches to hear your ideas. Featured in Texas Department of Insurance
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Education
1996 - 1999
JD
University of Houston Law Center
1991 - 1995
BA
The University of Texas at Austin
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