 The Socialists were ousted from the Portuguese Government after the 2011 Portuguese legislative election and Teixeira dos Santos returned to his academic career at the University of Porto.Minister of Finance in the "XVIII Governo Constitucional"

Minister of Finance in the "XVII Governo Constitucional"

Minister of State in the "XVII Governo Constitucional"

State Secretary of Treasury and Finance in the "XIII Governo Constitucional"



Teixeira dos Santos is married to Maria Clementina Pereira Nunes with whom he had two children.The title Minister of State is attributed to ministers that have a role similar to deputy Prime Minister.