Originally published in 2001
On August 30, 2001, the Texas Transportation Commission reappointed Mr. Blair Bisbey of Jasper and Mr. Bill Knowles of Palestine to additional three year terms on the Texas Aviation Advisory Committee.
The Texas Aviation Advisory Committee is composed of six members appointed by the Transportation Commission to advise the commission and the department on aviation matters. Each member must have at least five years of successful experience as an aircraft pilot, an aircraft facilities manager, or a fixed-based operator. The Committee affords an opportunity for aviation users across the state to provide input to TxDOT’s Aviation Division. Members serve as a direct link between the state and its citizens to communicate needs and ideas for development of the statewide aviation system.
Blair Bisbey holds a private pilot license with instrument rating and flies for business and pleasure. He received his Bachelor of Art degree, Phi Beta Kappa, in 1975 and his Doctorate of Law degree from the University of Texas School of Law in 1978. For the past 16 years, he has practiced general civil trial law with the firm of Seale, Stover, Coffield and Bisbey in Jasper, Texas. He is a member of the Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association, Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association, and has served as Chairman of the Jasper County Airport Advisory Committee. Bisbey was elected Vice Chairman of the Texas Aviation Advisory Committee on August 25, 2000.
Bill Knowles, an investment broker with A.G. Edwards & Sons, has been a licensed pilot since 1960 and is also an A&P mechanic. He served as owner/operator of the Palestine Flying Service, an FBO at Palestine Airport, for 15 years. Knowles received a degree in Business and Economics in 1966 from the University of Houston and graduated from the Colorado School of Banking in 1976. Prior to the formation of the Texas Department of Transportation, he served as a Board Member of the former Texas Department of Transportation. Knowles was elected Chairman of the Texas Aviation Advisory Committee on August 25, 2000.
Members of the Texas Aviation Advisory Committee are your representatives for aviation matters in Texas. Contact them with your suggestions and recommendations for improving aviation
in Texas.
