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://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fgov.texas.gov%2Fnews%2Fpost%2Fgovernor-abbott-appoints-seven-to-crime-victims-institute-advisory-council/1/0100019f0586a84e-dcb31ce3-c07e-40b3-907b-3440507e5246-000000/xva7GiBeA9WkjE28FZJnJyEhPVl6SHKNkshbIOxINQI=452">Crime Victims’ Institute Advisory Council</a> </strong>- Governor Abbott reappointed Heather Ayala, Melissa Carter, Hillary England, Matthew L. Ferrara, Ph.D., Forrest Mitchell, Jeffery “JD” Robertson, and David Schwartz to the Crime Victims’ Institute Advisory Council for terms set to expire on January 31, 2028. The Council is charged with conducting an in-depth analysis of the impact of crime on victims, close relatives of deceased victims, guardians of victims, and society.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fgov.texas.gov%2Fnews%2Fpost%2Fgovernor-abbott-appoints-mason-to-one-call-board-of-texas/1/0100019f0586a84e-dcb31ce3-c07e-40b3-907b-3440507e5246-000000/6YdCuXDOdlB-_DdHP6rM9OWj6ZeJieE6fEJrnbH9uow=452">One-Call Board Of Texas</a></strong> - Governor Abbott appointed John Mason to the One-Call Board of Texas for a term set to expire on August 31, 2026. The Board has authority over “Call Before You Dig” systems that notify the underground facility operators for excavation plans so pipelines and utility lines can be marked to prevent accidents.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fgov.texas.gov%2Fnews%2Fpost%2Fgovernor-abbott-reappoints-evans-presiding-judge-of-the-eighth-administrative-judicial-region--/1/0100019f0586a84e-dcb31ce3-c07e-40b3-907b-3440507e5246-000000/8OTyd3tqI4l4mGeIRIRNnYDY1O5LE40mNB61i_vGAy4=452">Presiding Judge Of The Eighth Administrative Judicial Region</a></strong> - Governor Abbott reappointed David L. Evans as Presiding Judge of the Eighth Administrative Judicial Region for a term set to expire four years from the date of qualification.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fgov.texas.gov%2Fnews%2Fpost%2Fgovernor-abbott-appoints-isbell-to-state-commission-on-judicial-conduct/1/0100019f0586a84e-dcb31ce3-c07e-40b3-907b-3440507e5246-000000/ULtEm-ssMqsREVaJcgRtTuhQKu1W6mLeVfKa76L23cs=452">State Commission On Judicial Conduct</a></strong> - Governor Abbott appointed JJ Isbell to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct for a term set to expire on December 31, 2027. 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>