Governor Abbott Announces Latest Slate Of Appointments
This week, Governor Greg Abbott selected multiple qualified candidates to serve on behalf of Texans.This week, Governor Greg Abbott selected multiple qualified candidates to serve on behalf of Texans. Crime Victims’ Institute Advisory Council - Governor Abbott reappointed Heather Ayala, Melissa Carter, Hillary England, Matthew L. Ferrara, Ph.D., Forrest Mitchell, Jeffery
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This week, Governor Greg Abbott selected multiple qualified candidates to serve on behalf of Texans.This week, Governor Greg Abbott selected multiple qualified candidates to serve on behalf of Texans. Crime Victims’ Institute Advisory Council - 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. One-Call Board Of Texas - 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 l
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