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Governor Abbott Appoints Eight To Brazos River Authority Board Of Directors

The Board formulates plans deemed essential to the operation of the District and its administration in the control, storing, preservation and distribution of the storm and flood waters of the Brazos River and its tributary streams.

Governor Abbott Names Adriana Cruz Executive Director Of Economic Development And Tourism

Governor Greg Abbott today announced his appointment of Adriana Cruz as the Executive Director of the Economic Development and Tourism (EDT) division within the Office of the Governor.

Governor Abbott Appoints 10 To Texas Radiation Advisory Board

The board advises the state on radiation issues and reviews the rules, policies and programs of state agencies that regulate radiation.

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Teacher Retirement System of Texas Board of Trustees

The TRS Board of Trustees manages retirement and other benefits for teachers and employees of the state’s public schools and institutions of higher education.

Governor Abbott Appoints Hunter And Whitehill To Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority

The authority assesses the scope of motor vehicle crime in Texas and supports a statewide law enforcement network through grants, auto theft reduction initiatives, education, and public awareness.

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Sabine River Authority Board Of Directors

The purpose of the Sabine River Authority is to conserve, store, control, preserve, utilize, and distribute the storm and flood waters and the waters of the Sabine River and its tributaries.

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Optometry Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed John Todd Cornett, O.D. and Meghan Schutte, O.D. and reappointed Judy Chambers to the Texas Optometry Board for terms set to expire on January 31, 2025.

Governor Abbott Announces Intent To Appoint Jaime Masters As Commissioner Of The Department Of Family And Protective Services

She will assume the role of Commissioner of DFPS effective December 2, 2019, for a term set to expire September 1, 2021.