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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.

Nov 18

Governor Abbott Reappoints Griffin To Texas Space Commission Board Of Directors

Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Gwen Griffin to the Texas Space Commission Board of Directors for a term set to expire on February 1, 2031.

Nov 17

Governor Abbott Reappoints Bickerstaff, Lunceford To Boards For Lease

Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Cliff Bickerstaff and Erin Lunceford to the Board for Lease of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Lands and the Board for Lease of Texas Department of Criminal Justice Lands, respectively, for terms set to expire on September 1, 2027.

Nov 14

Governor Abbott Appoints Four To State Independent Living Council

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Mollie Witt to the State Independent Living Council for a term set to expire on October 24, 2027.

Nov 14

Governor Abbott Announces Appointments To Advisory Panel

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the appointments of Alan Hassenflu, Phil Wilson, Victoria Ford, Kelly Hancock, and Zina Bash to the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO) Advisory Panel.