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Feb 24

Governor Abbott Re-Designates Leisure And Hogsett To Land And Water Conservation Fund

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the re-designation of Brent Leisure as State Liaison Officer and Tim Hogsett as Alternate State Liaison Officer to the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) for a term to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.

Feb 4

Governor Abbott Reappoints Tonya Baer To The Office Of Public Utility Counsel

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the reappointment of Tonya Baer to the Office of Public Utility Counsel (OPUC) for a term to expire February 1, 2017.

Jan 22

Governor Abbott Names Texas Tech University Board Of Regents Appointments

Texas Governor Greg Abbott today appointed two new members, Christopher Huckabee and Ron Hammonds, and reappointed Mickey Long to the Texas Tech University Board of Regents. The appointments will be effective Feb. 1, 2015.

Jan 22

Governor Abbott Names Texas A&M University Board Of Regents Appointments

Texas Governor Greg Abbott today appointed two new members to the Texas A&M University Board of Regents, William Mahomes, Jr. and Robert L. Albritton, and reappointed current Regent Phil Adams. The appointments are effective Feb. 1, 2015.

Jan 22

Governor Abbott Names Three To University Of Texas System Board Of Regents

Texas Governor Greg Abbott today appointed two new members to The University of Texas System Board of Regents, Sara Martinez Tucker and David Beck, and reappointed current Regent and Vice Chairman of the Board Steve Hicks. These appointments will be effective Feb. 1, 2015.

Jan 21

Governor Greg Abbott Submits Formal Appointments To Texas Senate

Texas Governor Greg Abbott today formally submitted three appointments to the Texas Senate. Governor Abbott intends to appoint Cameron County Judge Carlos Cascos as Texas Secretary of State, Jerry Strickland as Executive Director of the Office of State-Federal Relations and reappoint David Mattax as Commissioner of the Texas Department of Insurance.

Jan 21

Governor Abbott Announces Key Inspector General Appointment

Today, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the appointment of Stuart W. Bowen, Jr., as Inspector General for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for a term to expire Feb. 1, 2016. The inspector general works to prevent, detect and investigate fraud, abuse and waste in state health and human services programs.