News

Nov 3

Governor Abbott Names Salinas Chair Of Adult High School Charter School Program Advisory Committee

Governor Greg Abbott has named Gilberto Salinas as chair of the Adult High School Charter School Program Advisory Committee for a term set to expire at the pleasure of the Governor. He has served on the Committee since February 2022.

Oct 30

Governor Abbott Appoints Eight To Rehabilitation Council Of Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Patrick Sturdivant to the Rehabilitation Council of Texas for a term set to expire on October 29, 2024.

Oct 25

Governor Abbott Appoints Five To State Independent Living Council

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lisa Thompson for a term set to expire on June 20, 2025, and appointed Juanita Webber and Erin “Amanda” Bowdoin and reappointed Bonnie Notargiacomo and Melva Henderson to the State Independent Living Council for terms set to expire on October 24, 2026.

Oct 19

Governor Abbott Reappoints Three To Small Business Assistance Advisory Task Force

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Eduardo Contreras, Lisa Fullerton, and Omar Veliz to the Small Business Assistance Advisory Task Force for terms set to expire on June 14, 2025.

Oct 18

Governor Abbott Appoints Five To Texas Workforce Investment Council

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Johnny Vahalik, Ed.D. and Michelle Harper to the Texas Workforce Investment Council for terms set to expire on September 1, 2029 and September 1, 2025, respectively.

Oct 18

Governor Abbott Appoints Guerra, Shah To Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed John Guerra, D.O. and Shweta Shah, M.D. to the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force for terms set to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.

Oct 17

Governor Abbott Appoints Brown-Duncan To Special Education Continuing Advisory Committee

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lori Brown-Duncan to the Special Education Continuing Advisory Committee for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027.

Oct 17

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Early Learning Council

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Beatris Mata, Jennifer Stockemer, and Meaghan Young to the Texas Early Learning Council for terms set to expire at the pleasure of the Governor. The Texas Early Learning Council serves as Texas’ State Advisory Council as required by the Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007.