Gary Newton

Gary Newton has served as general counsel for TDS since 1996.
In this position, he represents TDS and its related entities on general legal issues with a special emphasis on legislative and regulatory affairs.
Gary's daily responsibilities at TDS include working on legislative activities, responding to issues related to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC), civil litigation, and ensuring that the operations of TDS comply with state and federal regulations.
Prior to TDS, Gary was in private practice with a large Texas-based law firm, Jenkens & Gilchrist, P.C.
He has extensive experience in advising clients in areas of environmental, legislative and regulatory law.
He also worked on legislative affairs regarding solid waste and environmental issues for the Texas House of Representatives' Environmental Affairs Committee from 1985 to 1992.