My name is DeLisa Hamilton and I have been working for the State of Texas for 16 years. I currently serve as the Compliance Section Manager for the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR), overseeing compliance in building safety programs. My career with TDLR began in 2007 as an Investigator in the Enforcement Division. This experience in both enforcement and compliance has provided me with a deep understanding of regulatory processes and challenges. I am extremely proud of the work that TDLR is doing for the citizens of Texas.

Prior to my role at TDLR, I worked as a Police Officer for the New Orleans Police Department, where I developed a passion for criminal justice. In 2019, I earned a doctorate degree in Criminal Justice from Walden University, further enhancing my knowledge and expertise in the field.

I am currently an Investigator IV with CPI.  I have been with the state of Texas for 5 years, and I also have 16 years of experience working in Education. I am the mother of two daughters aged 15 and 24 years old. I love to read, travel, and spend time with my family in my spare time. I’m an advocate for keeping children safe. I am a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.  

I am a good candidate for the TPEA Board of Directors because my passion is making things better for state employees. We work hard and deserve better support, advocacy, and transparency. I want to be a part of transformative change! 

 I am an active state employee with over 30 years of finance and management experience at agencies such as Texas Parks & Wildlife, State Office of Risk Management, and the Texas Department of Insurance. I am currently a Team Leader at the Texas Office of Attorney General. My Bachelor of Business Administration is from the University of Texas in Austin, and I am a resident of Austin as well as a TPEA Board Member.  

I am interested in seeking a second term and being a board member, because TPEA has been a source of information and advocacy for my career. I am honored to give back to the organization, as well as to State employees and retirees. My finance, legislative, and organizational skills allow me to contribute to TPEA as the current Treasurer. If elected for a second term, I will continue to work hard with an emphasis on stipends for current and future retirees and continue to protect our current benefits. 

Additional Comments: I became a member of TPEA because it was the only organization that advocated for my benefits and pay. I also wanted to give back to the organization that provided me legislative information on issues that impacted me.   If elected, I plan on contributing my time and effort to continue TPEA's hard work and accomplishments from this past legislative session. The across the board raises for Texas state employees was largely due to TPEA's attendance at over 50 legislative hearings. This next legislative session, I would work hard to have retirees and future retirees receive a regular stipend for cost of living increases. I think my work experience in finance and my work ethic will help achieve such positive goals and represent TPEA members.

 I am the current President of the TPEA Board, and I enjoy the behind-the-scenes work that goes into helping state employees and retirees. I am seeking a second term.  

I have been with TxDOT since 2019, working as the TxDOT Waco District railroad coordinator providing oversight of the railroad operations in eight counties. I started at TxDOT as a construction inspector and was named the safety point of contact for the office as well as serving on the district safety committee. My goal is to get everyone home safely every day.

Previously, I worked for Caterpillar Work Tools in Waco, Texas, working in various positions including a powder coater, working foreman and quality supervisor. I participated in a joint venture between Caterpillar and the Texas State Technical College and earned a certificate in mechanical engineering principles. I am a proud Air Force veteran, who served as an aircraft crew chief, trainer, and instructor. It is an honor to serve the people of the great State of Texas. 

Additional Comments: I became a member of the TPEA to help myself, other state employees, and retirees receive all of the benefits that we are entitled to receive. I have worked hard behind-the-scenes to ensure that we have better pay raises, better insurance options, and just a better work/life ratio. I will and have impacted my community and others as a current TPEA board director. I bring honesty, integrity, and a never quit attitude to all things Texas. To know that I have helped just one state employee makes it all worth it.