News – Appointment

Jan 6

Governor Abbott Appoints Harris To Tenth Court Of Appeals

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lee Harris to the Tenth Court of Appeals, Place 2, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Jan 6

Governor Abbott Appoints Dickens To 477th Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Michael Dickens to the 477th Judicial District Court in Denton County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Jan 6

Governor Abbott Appoints Blacklock As Chief Justice, Sullivan As Justice Of The Supreme Court Of Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jimmy Blacklock as Chief Justice and James P. Sullivan as Justice, Place 2, on the Supreme Court of Texas for terms set to expire on December 31, 2026.

Jan 3

Governor Abbott Appoints Howell, Gardner To Texas Board Of Occupational Therapy Examiners

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Chelsea Howell Garcia and reappointed Karen Gardner to the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners for terms set to expire on February 1, 2027 and February 1, 2029 respectively.

Jan 2

Governor Abbott Reappoints Pierce To Council On Sex Offender Treatment

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Aaron Pierce, Ph.D. to the Council on Sex Offender Treatment (CSOT) for a term set to expire on February 1, 2029.

Dec 31

Governor Abbott Appoints Long To 183rd Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lance Long to the 183rd Judicial District Court in Harris County, effective January 1, 2025, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Dec 31

Governor Abbott Reappoints Rothfelder To Veterans’ Land Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed James Rothfelder to the Veterans’ Land Board for a term set to expire on December 29, 2028.

Dec 31

Governor Abbott Appoints Fields As Panola County Criminal District Attorney

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Larry Fields as the Panola County Criminal District Attorney, effective January 1, 2025, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.