Governor Abbott Announces Latest Slate Of Appointments
Summary
This week, Governor Greg Abbott selected multiple qualified candidates to serve on behalf of Texans.<p>This week, Governor Greg Abbott selected multiple qualified candidates to serve on behalf of Texans.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fgov.texas.gov%252Fnews%252Fpost%252Fgovernor-abbott-appoints-nine-to-brazos-river-authority%2F1%2F0100019ee10ae642-b8c0986d-dc88-4ea8-b6f1-1b1ef80d7f30-000000%2FEhOHCofTBXLVWo3KiIGz7zZfMFvWtTIoALr9xAla-cc%3D452&data=05%7C02%7Calejandro.coronel%40gov.texas.gov%7Cd3e58c9ff9cb46aef3a708dece2cb241%7C54cb5da6c7344242bbc25c947e85fb2c%7C0%7C0%7C639174888569245349%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=cAxdY4UZB1G9IIezyOcBIUI1X%2Feu3SIoB65h5p5evC0%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Brazos River Authority</a> </strong>- Governor Abbott appointed Lonnie Key, Stephen Luskey, and Jeff Tallas and reappointed Tom Abraham, Gary Boren, Jim Lattimore, Jr., and Wesley Lloyd to the Brazos River Authority for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031. Additionally, the Governor appointed Brad Benham and Frederick “Fred” Dodd, II to the Board for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029 and February 1, 2027, respectively. The Board formulates plans deemed essential to the operation of the district and its administration in the control, storing, preservation, and distribution of the storm and flood waters of the Brazos River and its tributary streams. In addition, the authority may discover, develop, and produce groundwater in the Brazos River Basin for the use of its customers.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fgov.texas.gov%252Fnews%252Fpost%252Fgovernor-abbott-appoints-five-to-state-commission-on-judicial-conduct%2F1%2F0100019ee10ae642-b8c0986d-dc88-4ea8-b6f1-1b1ef80d7f30-000000%2F77frw8uHWBPbUbtzb7qJxrHgPQZIjUqWH_800Xz2obQ%3D452&data=05%7C02%7Calejandro.coronel%40gov.texas.gov%7Cd3e58c9ff9cb46aef3a708dece2cb241%7C54cb5da6c7344242bbc25c947e85fb2c%7C0%7C0%7C639174888569267767%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ISlJRVu2Sppg9xNX21wMypNjj5TECQ%2Bd6yRJ9ODXjwg%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">State Commission On Judicial Conduct</a></strong> - Governor Abbott appointed April Aguirre and Derek Cohen, Ph.D. to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct for terms set to expire on December 31, 2029. Additionally, the Governor appointed Andrew “Andy” Kahan, Tracy Harrison, and Yinon Weiss to the Commission for terms set to expire on December 31, 2031. The Commission regulates the conduct of the state judiciary, including the power to recommend retirement, censure, suspension, or removal of a judge from office.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fgov.texas.gov%252Fnews%252Fpost%252Fgovernor-abbott-appoints-bowers-to-state-soil-and-water-conservation-board%2F1%2F0100019ee10ae642-b8c0986d-dc88-4ea8-b6f1-1b1ef80d7f30-000000%2F7me24LMv1fjJA3bKYSABujKScXbJvuCOP9Kh-omh0UA%3D452&data=05%7C02%7Calejandro.coronel%40gov.texas.gov%7Cd3e58c9ff9cb46aef3a708dece2cb241%7C54cb5da6c7344242bbc25c947e85fb2c%7C0%7C0%7C639174888569286770%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=uI9Jm%2FK9xaUY%2B0mmBDVt8JllnPR7MfSdi3gBtsw0kpA%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">State Soil And Water Conservation Board</a></strong> - Governor Abbott appointed Lindsey Bowers to the State Soil and Water Conservation Board for terms set to expire on February 1, 2028. The Board administers Texas’ soil and water conservation law and coordinates conservation and pollution abatement programs throughout the state.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fgov.texas.gov%252Fnews%252Fpost%252Fgovernor-abbott-appoints-emily-groomer-to-texas-early-learning-council%2F1%2F0100019ee10ae642-b8c0986d-dc88-4ea8-b6f1-1b1ef80d7f30-000000%2Fj3hOP6rLs_CEVpsMzOHXHXkzWiF_XnZc-xmuQCcNskg%3D452&data=05%7C02%7Calejandro.coronel%40gov.texas.gov%7Cd3e58c9ff9cb46aef3a708dece2cb241%7C54cb5da6c7344242bbc25c947e85fb2c%7C0%7C0%7C639174888569305048%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=i36vfpFytI2lpPpX%2FN0GMBy8ErDTjSn3O%2BOdBjJ8%2BZA%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Texas Early Learning Council</a> </strong>- Governor Abbott appointed Emily Groomer to the Texas Early Learning Council for a term set to expire at the pleasure of the Governor. The Texas Early Learning Council serves as Texas’ State Advisory Council as required by the Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007. The Council utilizes its breadth of stakeholder representation to increase coordination and collaboration across state agencies and local program and service providers in order to improve the quality of and access to early childhood services across Texas.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fgov.texas.gov%252Fnews%252Fpost%252Fgovernor-abbott-appoints-pape-west-to-teacher-retirement-system-of-texas-board-of-trustees%2F1%2F0100019ee10ae642-b8c0986d-dc88-4ea8-b6f1-1b1ef80d7f30-000000%2Fv79XjgvkP5NtVZQZ3DcJEBOTGNwqsN4LsOXXKcoY4JA%3D452&data=05%7C02%7Calejandro.coronel%40gov.texas.gov%7Cd3e58c9ff9cb46aef3a708dece2cb241%7C54cb5da6c7344242bbc25c947e85fb2c%7C0%7C0%7C639174888569322811%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=R4DzopKYuQpagv4b3tUV0uX55kbtzb5EaIALBCaUrIc%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Teacher Retirement System Of Texas Board Of Trustees</a></strong> - Governor Abbott appointed Pete Pape, Ed.D. and Dan West to the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) of Texas Board of Trustees for terms set to expire on August 31, 2031. The TRS Board of Trustees manages retirement and other benefits for teachers and employees of the state’s public schools and institutions of higher education.</p>