The Commissioners

Robert G. Rivera, Chairman

Robert G. Rivera of Dallas is a Director at FMSBonds, Inc. He previously served on the Arlington, Texas city council from 2005 to 2017, and he is a former chairman of the Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau. He previously served as a board member for several non-profit & civic organizations, including YMCA; Big Brothers, Big Sisters; and the Salvation Army.

Rivera received a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Texas at Arlington.

Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Mr. Rivera to the Texas Lottery Commission on Nov. 23, 2021 for a term to expire on February 1, 2027. Governor Abbott originally appointed Mr. Rivera to the Texas Lottery Commission on August 10, 2015. On July 21, 2020 Governor Abbott named Mr. Rivera as Chair of the Texas Lottery Commission.

Mark A. Franz

Mark Franz of Austin is an investor and real estate developer. Previously, he served as chief of staff to former Congressman Sam Johnson and to former U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, and also served as a Vice Chancellor for The University of Texas System. Prior to that, he was the Jay Kingham Fellow in International Regulatory Affairs at The Heritage Foundation and was the Director of Federal Relations and International Business Development for a Houston-based engineering construction company.

He volunteers as board chairman for the Regents School of Austin, as an advisory board member of Mission of Hope-Haiti, and as a Merit Badge Counselor for the Boy Scouts of America.

Franz received a Bachelor of Arts in economics from The University of Texas at Austin.

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Mr. Franz to the Texas Lottery Commission on May 7, 2019 for a term to expire on February 1, 2025.

Jamey Steen

James H. C. “Jamey” Steen of Houston is a partner with Buckhorn Resources, a private investment firm. Previously, he was Director of Business Development with Black Stone Minerals (NYSE: BSM). He started his career in investment banking with GulfStar Group.

Steen serves on the Board of Trustees of the San Jacinto Museum History Association, a non-profit organization that operates the San Jacinto Museum in association with the Texas Historical Commission. Additionally, he is an Eagle Scout.

Steen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia.

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Mr. Steen to the Texas Lottery Commission on July 21, 2020 for a term to expire on February 1, 2025.