He joined the TASB Board in 1996 and serves on the Planning and Development Committee and as vice-chair of the Bylaws Committee. He previously served on the Legislative, Nominations, and Budget and Finance Committees. A Leadership TASB graduate and master trustee, Thomas also has participated in the TASB Delegate Assembly. Thomas, a deacon at the First Missionary Baptist Church, is a member of the City of Angleton Charter Review Committee. TASB was established in 1949 to serve local Texas school districts.
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