Alan L. Tinsley

Alan L. Tinsley of Madisonville, Texas, was reappointed by Governor Greg Abbott in February 2021 to a six-year term on the Texas State University System Board of Regents. A graduate of Sam Houston State University, Regent Tinsley lives and works in Madisonville, where he owns a private law practice. He also owns and operates Triple T Ranch in Madisonville. He is certified in tax law and in probate and estate planning by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Regent Tinsley is licensed to practice before all Texas state courts and the Supreme Court of the United States.

He is a member of the State Bar of Texas and a Texas Bar Foundation Life Fellow, a distinction extended to only three percent of Texas attorneys. He previously served on the Probate and Estate Planning Exam Commission by appointment of the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

After earning his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting in 1971, Regent Tinsley became a Certified Public Accountant before continuing his education at South Texas College of Law Houston and becoming an attorney. He later earned a master’s degree in taxation from the University of Houston Law Center.

Committed to service and guided by Sam Houston State University's motto, "The Measure of a Life is its Service,” Regent Tinsley is actively involved in numerous volunteer, civic, and philanthropic efforts. He performs pro bono legal work and serves on a wide range of boards and committees.

Regent Tinsley is a lifetime director of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and serves on its legal advisory and Armed Forces Appreciation committees. He is also a founding member and served as a trustee of CrossRoads Cowboy Church. Regent Tinsley supports youth and education by purchasing junior projects at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, as well as county fairs in Madisonville, Leon, Houston, and Walker counties.

His additional community service has included roles with the ESCAPE Center, The ARC, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, the Wounded Warrior Banquet, and the Madison County Chamber of Commerce. He has also served as a director and founding member of the Madison County Arts Council and as director and president of Oak Ridge Country Club and the Madison County Economic Development Corporation.

A dedicated supporter of his alma mater, Regent Tinsley supports the Elliott T. Bowers Honors College fundraising event Let’s Talk, as well as Bearkat Champions, alumni enrichment initiatives, and SHSU athletics. He has served as president of the Alumni Association and as a member of the President’s Circle and the athletic advisory board.

His term on the Board of Regents expires in 2027.