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.

2013 OFFICERS
Rudy Lopez Chair Fort Worth At-Large Position	Hector Amaya Vice Chair Houston At-Large Position
Curtis Scheffe Secretary Houston At-Large Position	Kristal Thompson Parliamentarian San Antonio Torch Run Position
Allen Leitko Treasurer San Antonio CPA Position	Steve Hayes Past Chair Fort Worth Programs Position
2013 MEMBERS
Chief Steve Dye Grand Prairie Torch Run Position	Reed Smith San Antonio At-Large Position
Rick McCarty SAn Antonio Programs Position	Tammy Hortenstine Bronte Programs Position
Colby Bannister North Richland Hills Athlete Position	Rusty Wilson Bedford Torch Run Position
Martin Evans Irving At-Large Position	David Stephens Plano At-Large Position
Gretchen Claiborne Austin MR/ID Focus Position	Kathy Thompson The Woodlands Athlete Position
Joyce Durst Leander  Programs Position	Sam Stubbs Houston Families Position
Billy Glass Dallas At-Large Position	Tim Johnson El Paso At-Large Position
Tom Henry Red Oak Physical Ed/Rec. Position	Dr. Michael Abbott San Marcos At-Large Position