News – Appointment

Governor Abbott Names Chair, Appoints Three To Texas Board of Criminal Justice

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Bill Welch, Nate Sprinkle, and Sydney Zuiker to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029. Additionally, he named Eric Nichols as chair.

Governor Abbott Appoints Woodward As Presiding Judge Of The Seventh Administrative Judicial Region

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ben Woodward as the Presiding Judge of the Seventh Administrative Judicial Region for a term set to expire four years from the date of qualification.

Governor Abbott Appoints Kingham, McGee To Texas Board Of Professional Geoscientists

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Danielle “Danny” Kingham and Sam McGee to the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029.

Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Texas Woman’s University Board Of Regents

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ellen Amirkhan to the Texas Woman’s University (TWU) Board of Regents for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027.

Governor Abbott Appoints Wetmore To Texas Facilities Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Bob Wetmore to the Texas Facilities Commission for a term set to expire on January 31, 2027.

Governor Abbott Appoints Thomas, Hock To Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ashlie Thomas and Stacy Hock to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for terms set to expire on August 31, 2025 and August 31, 2027, respectively.

Governor Abbott Appoints Coleman Byars To 97th Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Trish Coleman Byars to the 97th Judicial District Court in Archer, Clay, and Montague counties for a term set to expire December 31, 2024, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Governor Abbott Appoints Smith As Student Regent For Texas Tech University System

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Steeley Smith as the student regent for the Texas Tech University System for a term set to expire on May 31, 2024.