Governor Abbott Appoints Draksharam And McGill To State Commission On Judicial Conduct
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sujeeth Draksharam and Darrick McGill to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct for terms set to expire November 19, 2021. The commission regulates the conduct of the state judiciary, including the power to recommend for...
Governor Abbott Appoints Four To State Board Of Veterinary Medical Examiners
AUSTIN – Governor Abbott has appointed Michael White, D.V.M. to the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners for a term to expire August 26, 2019. He also appointed Samantha Mixon, D.V.M., Randall Skaggs, D.V.M., and Carlos Chacon for terms set to expire August 26,...
Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Five To Texas State Board Of Public Accountancy
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Manuel Cavazos, IV, James Ingram, IV, Lisa A. Friel, Jamie D. Grant, and Debra Sharp to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for terms set to expire on January 31, 2023. Additionally, the Governor named Cavazos as...
Governor Abbott Meets With President Of Toyota Motor Corporation
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today hosted the President of Toyota Motor Corporation(TMC), Akio Toyoda, at the Governor’s mansion in Austin. The Governor and Mr. Toyoda discussed the successful partnership between Toyota and the State of Texas, in addition to...
Commission To Rebuild Texas Update: Issue 3
AUSTIN - The worst of storms has brought out the best of humanity. The outpouring of support from individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations for Texans devastated by Hurricane Harvey has been overwhelming. Neighbors are helping neighbors, and strangers are...
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Crime Stoppers Council
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lauren Day for a term set to expire on September 1, 2020, and Perry Gilmore, Ph.D. and Carol Hernandez for terms set to expire September 1, 2021 to the Texas Crime Stoppers Council. The Council advises the Governor on crime...
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Real Estate Commission
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jan Fite Miller, DeLora Wilkinson, and Micheal Williams to the Texas Real Estate Commission for terms set to expire on January 31, 2023. The commission's primary purpose is to protect the public in its dealings with real...
Governor Abbott Statement On 5th Circuit Court Of Appeals Nominations
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced the nominations of Texas Supreme Court Justice Don Willett and James Ho to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals: “The nominations of Don Willett and James Ho to the...
Governor Abbott Reappoints Peeler To The Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Jason Peeler to the Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District for a term set to expire on February 1, 2021. The District is required to preserve, protect, conserve and recharge the underground water in Wilson,...
Governor Abbott Appoints LaFavers And Long To Board Of Pardons and Paroles
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Jim LaFavers and appointed Brian Long to the Board of Pardons and Paroles for terms set to expire February 1, 2023. The Board makes parole decisions for Texas prison inmates, determines conditions for parole and mandatory...