Governor Greg Abbott announced on Mar. 23 the reappointment of Jed Alton Brown as presiding officer of the Webb County – City of Laredo Regional Mobility Authority, with a term set to expire on February 1, 2028. The authority is responsible for local transportation planning and project delivery in partnership with the state for Webb County and the City of Laredo.
Brown, who lives in Laredo, serves as president of The Brownstone Group, Inc., working as a real estate developer and general contractor for multi-family housing properties. He participates in regional planning efforts through his role on the policy committee of the Laredo & Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. Previously, he served three terms on the Webb County Appraisal Review Board and has volunteered extensively with youth sports teams in local leagues. In addition to holding a real estate broker’s license, Brown is an active private pilot. Governor Abbott first appointed him to this position in 2019.
The Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott has contributed to Texas leading the nation in jobs growth and record employment levels, according to the official website. The office maintains its primary offices at the State Insurance Building in Austin according to its official website.
Greg Abbott was listed among TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in 2024 according to information from his office. Since being elected governor in 2014, Abbott has focused on job creation, expanding economic opportunities, enhancing education, protecting individual liberties, empowering parents regarding schooling decisions, and securing Texas’ southern border according to statements from his office.
The Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott delivers services statewide across Texas under his leadership since his election according to its official website. As Brown continues into another term as presiding officer for regional mobility efforts around Laredo and Webb County, state officials expect ongoing collaboration between local leaders and state government.
