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May 11

Governor Abbott Appoints Margo To Cancer Prevention And Research Institute Of Texas Oversight Commit

Governor Greg Abbott today appointed Donald R. "Dee" Margo of El Paso to the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) Oversight Committee for a term to expire on January 31, 2021.

May 11

Governor Abbott Appoints Madrid To Commission On State Emergency Communication

Governor Greg Abbott today appointed Rodolfo “Rudy” Madrid Jr. of Kingsville to the Commission on State Emergency Communication for a term to expire on September 1, 2017.

May 11

Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Three To Texas Historical Commission

Texas Governor Greg Abbott today appointed and named John L. Nau, III as Chairman of the Texas Historical Commission for a term to expire on February 1, 2021. Governor Abbott additionally appointed Wallace Jefferson and Anna Benavides Galo to terms set to expire on February 1, 2019 and February 1, 2021, respectively.

May 11

Governor Abbott Appoints Hanson To State Cemetery Committee

Governor Greg Abbott today appointed Benjamin M. Hanson of Austin to the State Cemetery Committee for a term to expire on February 1, 2021.

May 5

Governor Abbott Appoints Mayfield As Judge Of 165th Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Judge Debra Ibarra Mayfield as judge of the 165th Judicial District Court in Harris County for a term to expire at the next general election in November 2016.

Apr 29

Governor Abbott Names Two To Texas Funeral Service Commission

Governor Greg Abbott today named Greg Compean of Richmond and Larry Allen of Mesquite to the Texas Funeral Service Commission (TFSC) for terms to expire February 1, 2021.

Apr 29

Governor Abbott Appoints Two And Names Chair Of Private Security Board

Governor Greg Abbott today appointed and named Patricia “Patti” James of Houston, Chair of the Private Security Board. Additionally he appointed Claude “C.D.” Siems, also of Houston to the board, both for terms to expire on January 21, 2021.

Apr 29

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

Governor Greg Abbott today appointed Veronica Muzquiz Edwards of San Antonio, Alan L. Tinsley of Madisonville and reappointed David Montagne of Beaumont to the Texas State University System Board of Regents for terms to expire on February 1, 2021.