Governor Abbott Announces Latest Slate Of Appointments
Summary
This week, Governor Greg Abbott selected multiple qualified candidates to serve on behalf of Texans.<p>This week, Governor Greg Abbott selected multiple qualified candidates to serve on behalf of Texans.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fgov.texas.gov%252Fnews%252Fpost%252Fgovernor-abbott-reappoints-uhl-to-jobs-and-education-for-texans-grant-program-advisory-board%2F1%2F0100019f24956d2d-050a0220-81f5-4e6f-acff-451f1572b0c6-000000%2F6aXYMfPD8VCxfW5ji5ABExdapkeZUO1QLEPZs0sL-XE%3D452&data=05%7C02%7Cagathe.cirasa%40gov.texas.gov%7C1c639b1d56ee4431b50808ded87b058c%7C54cb5da6c7344242bbc25c947e85fb2c%7C0%7C0%7C639186220067468343%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=XdJyNMj75SzmBr1Dpp0A%2BKT%2Fk%2FHHgE065D%2FgA05YPS0%3D&reserved=0" title="https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-reappoints-uhl-to-jobs-and-education-for-texans-grant-program-advisory-board">Jobs And Education For Texans Grant Program Advisory Board</a> </strong>- Governor Abbott reappointed Robert Uhl to the Jobs and Education for Texans Grant Program Advisory Board for a term set to expire on June 19, 2027. The Board provides assistance to the Texas Workforce Commission in awarding grant funds associated with the development of new career and technical education programs at public junior colleges, public technical institutes, and independent school districts.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fgov.texas.gov%252Fnews%252Fpost%252Fgovernor-abbott-appoints-mason-as-director-of-the-office-of-state-federal-relations%2F1%2F0100019f24956d2d-050a0220-81f5-4e6f-acff-451f1572b0c6-000000%2F-CxbwGkz-jBBm7cK6WIuLmtrXqzYJR2H8Zwxzd49PU4%3D452&data=05%7C02%7Cagathe.cirasa%40gov.texas.gov%7C1c639b1d56ee4431b50808ded87b058c%7C54cb5da6c7344242bbc25c947e85fb2c%7C0%7C0%7C639186220067487623%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=EL47sr9uFBSUKYTdzhsbg3ciiESyPbgEBpt1EuFmhfs%3D&reserved=0" title="https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-appoints-mason-as-director-of-the-office-of-state-federal-relations">Office Of State-Federal Relations</a></strong> - Governor Abbott appointed Sean Mason as the Director of the Office of State-Federal Relations for a term to expire at the pleasure of the Governor. The Office of State-Federal Relations is the state's advocate in Washington, D.C., representing state government with the administration, Congress, and federal agencies to advocate the interests of Texas.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fgov.texas.gov%252Fnews%252Fpost%252Fgovernor-abbott-reappoints-trapp-as-presiding-judge-of-the-second-administrative-judicial-region%2F1%2F0100019f24956d2d-050a0220-81f5-4e6f-acff-451f1572b0c6-000000%2FgwSy8RzH4aJAhgD3IFq8yRi8KkLL5VnRaO7jnXLo5rQ%3D452&data=05%7C02%7Cagathe.cirasa%40gov.texas.gov%7C1c639b1d56ee4431b50808ded87b058c%7C54cb5da6c7344242bbc25c947e85fb2c%7C0%7C0%7C639186220067506259%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=QrsnV0gc4ThD8%2Fs5YNXFHbys03TIJdiBN4m2ZVH03NI%3D&reserved=0" title="https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-reappoints-trapp-as-presiding-judge-of-the-second-administrative-judicial-region">Presiding Judge Of The Second Administrative Judicial Region </a></strong>- Governor Abbott reappointed Robert Trapp as Presiding Judge of the Second Administrative Judicial Region for a term set to expire four years from the date of qualification.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fgov.texas.gov%252Fnews%252Fpost%252Fgovernor-abbott-reappoints-morath-to-southern-regional-education-board%2F1%2F0100019f24956d2d-050a0220-81f5-4e6f-acff-451f1572b0c6-000000%2FOKksPZ_YRZdS0AKP1rtd5KjVOWNh7Z57JM3xOt1zCzM%3D452&data=05%7C02%7Cagathe.cirasa%40gov.texas.gov%7C1c639b1d56ee4431b50808ded87b058c%7C54cb5da6c7344242bbc25c947e85fb2c%7C0%7C0%7C639186220067524046%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6ONF5k193lncpw65OmOpExP%2BjyDJUYo656gqv6%2FdhcM%3D&reserved=0" title="https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-reappoints-morath-to-southern-regional-education-board">Southern Regional Education Board</a></strong> - Governor Abbott reappointed Texas Commissioner of Education Mike Morath to the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) for a term set to expire on June 30, 2030. The Southern Regional Education Board works with states to improve public education at every level, from early childhood through doctoral education. The nation’s first regional interstate compact for education, SREB was created in 1948 by Southern governors and legislators who recognized the link between education and economic vitality.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fgov.texas.gov%252Fnews%252Fpost%252Fgovernor-abbott-appoints-deleon-to-state-commission-on-judicial-conduct%2F1%2F0100019f24956d2d-050a0220-81f5-4e6f-acff-451f1572b0c6-000000%2FYeA3R-tu0_Hln9G7t7dvifLOMFvgTQldbGjih4nYZZo%3D452&data=05%7C02%7Cagathe.cirasa%40gov.texas.gov%7C1c639b1d56ee4431b50808ded87b058c%7C54cb5da6c7344242bbc25c947e85fb2c%7C0%7C0%7C639186220067542103%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=yc1I3ykRr96D80VB20iyw7xWHf9okPx0GSGFTmStwlI%3D&reserved=0" title="https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-appoints-deleon-to-state-commission-on-judicial-conduct">State Commission On Judicial Conduct</a></strong> - Governor Abbott appointed Martin “Ringo” Deleon, Jr. to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct for a term set to expire on December 31, 2027. The Commission regulates the conduct of the state judiciary, including the power to recommend retirement, censure, suspension or removal of a judge from office.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fgov.texas.gov%252Fnews%252Fpost%252Fgovernor-abbott-appoints-costa-to-texas-womans-university-board-of-regents%2F1%2F0100019f24956d2d-050a0220-81f5-4e6f-acff-451f1572b0c6-000000%2FWZG2X3hA_RuHsGdW0a27rb2Bd9bnbMDFFxRE2M5kFMc%3D452&data=05%7C02%7Cagathe.cirasa%40gov.texas.gov%7C1c639b1d56ee4431b50808ded87b058c%7C54cb5da6c7344242bbc25c947e85fb2c%7C0%7C0%7C639186220067559619%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Ve6KdtK0SLAbgMbG7HbzRWS53zihUlnNEdgMwDbRRzw%3D&reserved=0" title="https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-appoints-costa-to-texas-womans-university-board-of-regents">Texas Woman’s University Board Of Regents </a></strong>- Governor Abbott appointed Dianne Costa to the Texas Woman's University Board of Regents for a term set to expire on February 1, 2031.</p>