News – Appointment

Dec 2

Governor Abbott Appoints Fertitta To University Of Houston System Board Of Regents

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Patrick Fertitta to the University of Houston System Board of Regents for a term set to expire on August 31, 2027.

Dec 1

Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Health Professions Workforce Coordinating Council

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Clifford Porter, M.D., Ph.D., Bryan Sisk, DNP, Candice Smith, and Cheletta Watkins, M.D. to the Health Professions Workforce Coordinating Council for terms set to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.

Nov 25

Governor Abbott Appoints Andresen, Long To Texas Economic Development Corporation Board Of Directors

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Eric Andresen and Crystal Long to the Texas Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors for terms set to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.

Nov 24

Governor Abbott Appoints Wilhelm As Judge Of The 504th Judicial District Court In Ellis County

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Gregory “Greg” Wilhelm as Judge of the 504th Judicial District Court in Ellis County, effective December 1, 2025, for a term set to expire December 31, 2026, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Nov 24

Governor Abbott Appoints Bell As Judge Of The 501st Judicial District Court In Fort Bend County

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Richard “Rick” Bell as Judge of the 501st Judicial District Court in Fort Bend County, effective December 1, 2025, for a term set to expire December 31, 2026, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Nov 24

Governor Abbott Appoints Hanna As Judge Of The 502nd Judicial District Court In Fort Bend County

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Mark Hanna as Judge of the 502nd Judicial District Court in Fort Bend County, effective December 1, 2025, for a term set to expire December 31, 2026, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Nov 21

Governor Abbott Appoints Steen To Texas Historical Commission

Governor Greg Abbott appointed James H.C. “Jamey” Steen to the Texas Historical Commission for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027. The Commission provides leadership and coordinates services to support projects commissioned by county historical commissions, historical societies, agencies, and institutions interested in the preservation of archeological and historical heritage.

Nov 19

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Aerospace And Aviation Advisory Committee

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Summer Webb and reappointed Aimee Burnett and Sonja Clark to the Aerospace and Aviation Advisory Committee for terms set to expire on September 1, 2029.