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Jan 23

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To The University Of Texas System Board Of Regents

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the appointment of Janiece Longoria, Kevin Eltife, and Rad Weaver to The University of Texas System Board of Regents, effective Feb. 1, 2017, for terms set to expire Feb. 1, 2023.

Jan 17

Governor Abbott Names Quillivan Presiding Officer Of The State Board Of Veterinary Medical Examiners

Governor Greg Abbott has named Jessica Quillivan, D.V.M., presiding officer of the State Board of Veterinary Examiners.

Jan 13

Governor Abbott Names President And Appoints Six To Texas Medical Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sherif Zaafran, M.D., Michael Cokinos, Kandace Farmer, D.O., Jeffrey Luna, M.D., LuAnn Morgan and Jayaram Naidu, M.D. to the Texas Medical Board for terms set to expire April 13, 2021.

Jan 12

Governor Abbott Names Steen Presiding Officer Of Texas Racing Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has named John Steen, III presiding officer of the Texas Racing Commission.

Jan 11

Governor Abbott Names Heller To Texas Poet Laureate, State Musician And State Artists Committee

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Mary Ann Apap Heller to the Texas Poet Laurate, State Musician and State Artists Committee for a term set to expire October 1, 2017.

Jan 10

Governor Abbott Appoints Boatright To Fifth Court Of Appeals

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jason Boatright to the Fifth Court of Appeals for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Jan 9

Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Three To Texas Council On Sex Offender Treatment

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ezio Leite, Emily Orozco-Crousen and James Taylor to the Council on Sex Offender Treatment for terms set to expire on February 1, 2021. The Governor additionally named Aaron Pierce, Ph.D. presiding officer.

Jan 6

Governor Abbott Appoints Pittman To Second Court Of Appeals

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Mark Pittman to the Second Court of Appeals for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.