Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Douglass “Doug” Boyd to the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission for a term set to expire on March 17, 2029, according to an April 14 announcement.
The appointment is part of ongoing efforts to promote interstate cooperation and the sustainable management of fisheries along the Gulf of Mexico. The commission aims to develop joint programs for the protection and better use of marine resources while preventing waste.
Boyd, who resides in Boerne, is the owner and president of Doug Boyd Builder. He serves as a national and state board member of the Coastal Conservation Association and participates on advisory panels for reef fish and red drum within the Gulf Council. His previous roles include serving as vice chairman of both the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as well as chairing the National Marine Fisheries Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. Boyd holds a Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance from University of North Texas.
The Office of the Texas Governor is responsible for making such appointments while also promoting economic opportunity, education, public safety, cultural understanding, and supporting programs for women and people with disabilities according to its official website. The office provides leadership across Texas as part of its executive branch functions according to its official website.
Greg Abbott currently serves as Texas’s 48th governor according to its official website. The Governor’s Mansion in Austin has served since 1856 as his official residence; it stands among America’s oldest continuously occupied governor’s homes according to its official website.
Looking ahead, Boyd’s continued service on this commission is expected by state officials to contribute toward effective stewardship over marine resources along Texas’s coastline.
