News

Jan 31

Governor Abbott Appoints Robertson As The Independent Ombudsman For The Texas Juvenile Justice Department

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed JD Robertson to the Office of Independent Ombudsman for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department to a term set to expire on February 1, 2019.

Jan 29

Governor Abbott Names Ritchey Chair of Texas Juvenile Justice Board

Governor Greg Abbott has named Judge Wes Ritchey presiding officer of the Texas Juvenile Justice Board. Ritchey was appointed to the board in January of 2017.

Jan 22

Governor Abbott Appoints Allensworth To Texas Facilities Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed William Allensworth to the Texas Facilities Commission for a term set to expire on January 31, 2021.

Jan 19

Governor Abbott Names Duggins Chair Of Parks And Wildlife Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has named Ralph Duggins presiding officer of the Parks and Wildlife Commission. Duggins was first appointed to the commission in 2008 and reappointed in 2013.

Jan 12

Governor Abbott Appoints Scott And Riojas To Texas Farm And Ranch Lands Conservation Council

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed George “Dave” Scott, III and appointed Gilbert “Gilly” Riojas to the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Council for a terms set to expire on February 1, 2023.

Jan 11

Governor Abbott Appoints Kauffman As Inspector General For Health And Human Services

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sylvia Hernandez Kauffman as the Inspector General for Health and Human Services for a term set to expire on February 1, 2018.

Jan 8

Governor Abbott Appoints Bauman To Governor’s Committee On People With Disabilities

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ellen M. Bauman to the Governor’s Committee On People With Disabilities for a term set to expire on February 1, 2019.

Jan 5

Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Three To Department of Information Resources

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jay Dyer, Christian Alvarado, and Mike Bell to the Department of Information Resources (DIR) for terms set to expire on February 1, 2019, February 1, 2021, and February 1, 2023, respectively. Additionally, the governor named Ben Gatzke presiding officer of the board. DIR coordinates, monitors, and directs information resources management within state government.