Governor Greg Abbott announced on Apr. 10 the appointment and reappointment of several individuals to various boards and advisory committees in Texas.
These appointments play a role in supporting public services, education, cultural understanding, and economic opportunity throughout the state. The Office of the Texas Governor provides leadership across Texas by making such appointments, promoting economic opportunities, education, and public safety while upholding state values, according to the official website.
Abbott reappointed Jody Anderson, Kimberly “Kim” McRae Childs, Ph.D., and Thomas Murphy to the Angelina and Neches River Authority Board of Directors for terms ending September 5, 2029. Anderson was also named president of the board. The board is responsible for construction, maintenance, and operations in the valleys of the Neches River and its tributaries.
For the Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee, Abbott reappointed Rachel C. Bowden, Cynthia D. Lee, Ed.D., and Allison P. Wilson while appointing Rebeca Ciesielski, Susana Perez, Jennifer Villarreal (Ed.D.), Mandy Young, and Representative Alan Schoolcraft for terms expiring February 1 in either 2029 or 2031. This committee advises on policies that shape statewide early childhood intervention services.
The governor also made changes to other key bodies: Gilbert “Gil” Burciaga, Marcella Burke, Brad Curlee and David Eyler were reappointed to manage lands for public education as members of the School Land Board; Don Frazier (Ph.D.) was reappointed as chair along with Greg Sindelar on the Texas 1836 Project Advisory Committee—joined by new appointee Ernesto Rodriguez III—to promote patriotic education; Frank Denton was appointed alongside returning regents Kathy A. Powell Stewart (D.N.P.) and Ron Widup at Texas State Technical College System; John “Johnny” Weisman was appointed with Charlie Amato and Bill Scott reappointed as regents at Texas State University System.
The Office of the Governor advances cultural understanding through commissions supporting women’s opportunities as well as those for people with disabilities according to its official website. The office also collaborates with businesses and local governments to foster growth across communities according to its official website.
Greg Abbott currently serves as the state’s forty-eighth governor according to its official website. The historic Greek Revival-style Governor’s Mansion has been home to governors since 1856—making it one of America’s oldest continuously occupied executive residences according to its official website.
