News – Appointment

Mar 14

Governor Abbott Names Chair, Appoints Five To Texas State Board Of Public Accountancy

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kenneth Omoruyi and reappointed Grant Coates, Jill Holup, Jeannette Pierro Smith, and James “Jim” Trippon to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for terms set to expire on January 31, 2031.

Mar 13

Governor Abbott Reappoints Six To Texas School Safety Center Board

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Nidia De La Cerda, Robert “Rob” McClelland, James Mosley, Noe E. Perez, Michael Slaughter, and Jill Tate to the Texas School Safety Center Board for terms to expire on February 1, 2027.

Mar 13

Governor Abbott Appoints Harris To 62nd Judicial District Court

Governor Abbott has appointed Bill Harris as judge of the 62nd Judicial District Court in Delta, Franklin, Hopkins, and Lamar Counties for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Mar 12

Governor Abbott Appoints Rolen, Spencer To Sulphur River Basin Authority Board Of Directors

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Aaron Rolen and Jason E. Spencer to the Sulphur River Basin Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029.

Mar 12

Governor Abbott Reappoints Barkley As Chief Executive And Public Counsel Of The Office Of Public Utility Counsel

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Benjamin Barkley as Chief Executive and Public Counsel of the Office of Public Utility Counsel (OPUC) for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027.

Mar 11

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Family and Protective Services Council

Governor Abbott has appointed Tymothy Belseth and reappointed Julie Krawczyk and Enrique Mata to the Family and Protective Services Council for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031.

Mar 10

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Optometry Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tory Moore, O.D. and James Oevermann, O.D. and reappointed Judith Chambers to the Texas Optometry Board for terms set to expire on January 31, 2031.

Mar 6

Governor Abbott Reappoints Winter As Inspector General For Health And Human Services

Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Raymond Charles “Ray” Winter as the Inspector General for Health and Human Services for a term set to expire on February 1, 2026.