Governor Greg Abbott appointed Philip George to the Upper Neches River Municipal Water Authority Board of Directors for a term set to expire on February 1, 2031, according to a Mar. 31 announcement. The Board is responsible for developing and conserving water resources in the Upper Neches River basin and its tributaries in Anderson, Cherokee, Smith, and Henderson Counties.
This appointment is part of ongoing efforts by state officials to manage Texas’s water resources and ensure sustainable development in key regions. The authority plays an important role in providing guidance on water use that affects local communities.
Philip George is an accountant based in Palestine and serves as a partner at George & Company Certified Public Accountants PC. He holds memberships with the State Board of Public Accountancy, the Texas Society of CPAs, and the American Institute of CPAs. In addition to his professional work, he volunteers with organizations such as Palestine YMCA and the Knights of Columbus. George earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Texas A&M University and a Master of Science in Taxation from the University of North Texas.
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