News – Appointment

Governor Abbott Appoints 11 To Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response

The task force provides expert, evidence-based assessments, protocols, and recommendations related to state responses to infectious diseases, and to serve as a reliable and transparent source of information and education for Texas leadership and citizens. Task force members serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Governor’s Commission for Women

Governor Abbott is charging this commission with developing a strategy and implementation plan to help make Texas the number one state for women-owned businesses and to address the issue of human trafficking.

Governor Abbott Appoints Freitag To 140th Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Douglas H. Freitag as Judge of the 140th Judicial District Court in Lubbock County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2020, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Governor Abbott Appoints Betancourt To Texas Facilities Commission

The commission controls state buildings, grounds, or property and responsibility for maintenance, repair and construction of state buildings for the state.

Governor Abbott Appoints Selleck Brazoria County Criminal District Attorney

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tom Selleck as the Brazoria County Criminal District Attorney, effective October 1, 2020, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Governor Abbott Appoints Frausto To 181st Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Titiana D. Frausto as Judge of the 181st Judicial District Court in Potter and Randall counties for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee

The committee provides the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services with recommendations for licensure sanctions and rule changes for the Nursing Facility Administrator Licensing Program.

Governor Abbott Reappoints Brady Presiding Officer Of Grayson County Regional Mobility Authority

The regional mobility authority is a political subdivision that allows local transportation planning and project delivery leaders to partner with the state to deliver transportation infrastructure projects that serve Grayson County.