News – Appointment

Governor Abbott Reappoints Four to Texas Workforce Investment Council

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Joe Arnold, Lindsey Geeslin, Wayne Oswald, and Paul Puente to the Texas Workforce Investment Council for terms that will expire on September 1, 2027.

Governor Abbott Appoints Gaudlitz to San Antonio River Authority

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Derek Gaudlitz to the San Antonio River Authority Board of Directors for a term set to expire November 19, 2025 or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Governor Abbott Reappoints Contreras and Fullerton to Small Business Assistance Advisory Task Force

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Eduardo Contreras and Lisa Fullerton to the Small Business Assistance Advisory Task Force for terms set to expire June 14, 2023.

Governor Abbott Appoints Four to Joint Interim Committee to Study Land Banks

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Leslie Bingham, Anna Maria Farías, Ernest Richards, and Carl Pankratz to the Joint Interim Committee to Study Land Banks. The Governor has designated Leslie Bingham as the committee’s presiding officer.

Governor Abbott Appoints 11 to Private Sector Advisory Council

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed 11 members to the Private Sector Advisory Council for terms to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.

Governor Abbott Appoints Five to the Texas Holocaust, Genocide and Anti-Semitism Advisory Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jeffery Beck and Kenneth “Kenny” Goldberg to the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023. Additionally, the Governor appointed Lucy Taus Katz Providence Umugwaneza for a term set to expire on February 1, 2025 and appointed Rabbi Ilan Emanuel for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027.

Governor Abbott Appoints Cooley to 132nd Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Dana Cooley as Judge of the 132nd Judicial District Court in Borden and Scurry Counties for a term set to expire December 31, 2022 or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Governor Abbott Appoints Gurley to 287th Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kathryn Gurley as Judge of the 287th Judicial District Court in Bailey and Parmer Counties for a term set to expire December 31, 2022 or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.