Special Olympics Texas is governed by a Board of Directors, which consists of 23 out of 28 volunteer positions. Among these positions are two athlete positions. Special Olympics Texas was one of the first chapters in the nation to implement athlete participation on its governing Board by amending its bylaws in 1995 to allow for two athlete positions.

In addition to meeting the requirements of the position the Director is filling, a Board member shall have demonstrated leadership qualities through their public relations, public awareness, fund raising and/or program accomplishments on behalf of Special Olympics Texas. Applications for membership are submitted to the Board Management Committee for review. Final nominees are presented to the entire Board of Directors for selection.

2011 OFFICERS
Steve Hayes Chair Southlake At-Large Position	Rudy Lopez Vice Chair Fort Worth At-Large Position
Dr. Michael Abbott Secretary San Marcos At-Large Position	Rick McCarty Parliamentarian San Antonio Programs Position
Michael Edwards Treasurer San Antonio CPA Position
2011 MEMBERS
Chief Art Acevedo Austin Torch Run Position	Allen Leitko San Antonio At-Large Position
Colby Bannister North Richland Hills Athlete Position	Cindy McDowell Paris MR/ID-Focus Position
Webber Beall  Dallas At-Large Position	Michael McDowell Spring Programs Position
Gretchen Claiborne Austin MR/ID Focus Position	Skip Robichaux Houston At-Large Position
Joyce Durst Leander  Programs Position	Jan Sartain Austin Programs Position
Billy Glass Dallas At-Large Position	David Stephens Plano At-Large Position
Steve Griffith Sugar Land Torch Run Position	Sam Stubbs Houston Families Position
Tom Henry Red Oak Physical Ed/Rec. Position	Kristal Thomson San Antonio Attorney Position
Tim Johnson El Paso At-Large Position	Christine Victory Humble Athlete Position