Governor Abbott Announces Latest Slate Of Appointments
This week, Governor Greg Abbott selected multiple qualified candidates to serve on behalf of Texans.
Chief Justice of the Seventh Court of Appeals - Governor Abbott appointed Judy Parker as the Chief Justice of the Seventh Court of Appeals for a term set to expire December 31, 2026.
236th Judicial District Court in Tarrant County - Governor Abbott appointed H. Dustin “Dusty” Fillmore, III as Judge of the 236th Judicial District Court in Tarrant County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026.
Child Protective Investigations Advisory Committee - Governor Abbott appointed and named Ryan D. Larson chair and appointed Terence Davis to the Child Protective Investigations Advisory Committee for terms set to expire on September 1, 2029. The Committee will improve the accuracy and standardization of the application of investigative legal requirements and DFPS investigative policies and procedures during child abuse, neglect, and exploitation investigations relating to certain persons responsible for a child's care, custody, or welfare.
Humanities Texas - Governor Abbott appointed Julie Ruehle and reappointed Stacey Neal Combest and Ellen K. Ramsey to Humanities Texas for terms set to expire on December 31, 2027. As the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, Humanities Texas conducts and supports public programs in history, literature, philosophy, and the other humanities disciplines which strengthen Texas communities by cultivating the knowledge and judgment that representative democracy demands of its citizens.
Jasper County Criminal District Attorney - Governor Abbott appointed John E. Burt as the Jasper County Criminal District Attorney for a term set to expire December 31, 2026.
Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles - Governor Abbott appointed Clint Gunnels and reappointed Marsha Moberley to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031. The Board makes parole decisions for Texas prison inmates, determines conditions for parole and mandatory supervision, and makes recommendations on clemency matters to the Governor.
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists - Governor Abbott has appointed Chris Moose and reappointed Jamie Becker, Ph.D. and Sangeeta Singg, Ph.D. to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists for terms set to expire on October 31, 2031.
Texas State Board Of Veterinary Medical Examiners - Governor Abbott reappointed Sue Allen, Larry Moczygemba, D.V.M., and Victoria Whitehead to the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners for terms set to expire on August 26, 2031. The mission of the Board is to establish and enforce policies to ensure the best possible quality of veterinary and equine dental provider services for Texans.