Governor Abbott Appoints University Student Regents, Representative To Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed eight student regents to their respective universities, effective June 1, 2025, for terms set to expire on May 31, 2026. Additionally, the Governor appointed a student representative to serve on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, effective June 1, 2025, for a term set to expire on May 31, 2026.
Texas A&M University System
Jaquavous Doucette of Fort Worth, originally from Orlando, Florida, is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications from Prairie View A&M University.
Texas Southern University
Kohl Crawford of Garland is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Texas Southern University.
Texas State University System
Donavan Brown of San Marcos is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science from Texas State University.
Texas Tech University System
Eli Heath of Lubbock is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Texas Tech University.
Texas Woman's University
Alyssa Flores of Fort Worth received a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Texas Woman’s University (TWU) and is pursuing a Doctor of Physical Therapy from TWU.
University of Houston System
Adrian Caraves of Galveston received an Associate of Science from the College of the Mainland and a Bachelor of Science in Health from the University of Houston (UH). He is pursuing a Master of Business Administration and Master of Healthcare Administration from the UH-Clear Lake.
University of North Texas System
Hayden Wochele of Waxahachie received an Associate of Science in General Studies from Navarro College. He is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of North Texas-Dallas.
University of Texas System
Luke Schwartz of Tyler received an Associate of Science in Biology from Tyler Junior College and a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Texas A&M University. He is pursuing a Doctor of Medicine from The University of Texas (UT) at Tyler School of Medicine and an Executive Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management from UT Tyler. Additionally, he served in the U.S. Air Force.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Lisa Cantu of Mission received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Master of Public Service and Administration from Texas A&M University (TAMU). She is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Education Administration from TAMU.