Appointments
Appointments for April 30, 2026
Appointed as the presiding officer of the North East Regional Mobility Authority for a term to expire February 1, 2028, Gary N. Halbrooks of Bullard, Texas (Mr. Halbrooks is being reappointed).
Appointments for May 4, 2026
Appointed as Judge of the 213th Judicial District, Tarrant County for a term to expire December 31, 2026, Michael J. "Mike" Ferry of Fort Worth, Texas (replacing Judge Christopher R. "Chris" Wolfe of Fort Worth who resigned).
Appointments for May 5, 2026
Appointed as presiding officer of the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners for a term to expire at the pleasure of the Governor, Jason L. Bernal of New Braunfels, Texas (replacing Brian C. Brumley of Sumner).
Appointments for May 6, 2026
Appointed as Judge of the 156th Judicial District, Aransas, Bee, Live Oak, McMullen and San Patricio Counties for a term to expire December 31, 2026, Boyd W. Bauer of Beeville, Texas (replacing Judge Patrick L. Flanigan of Sinton who resigned).
Greg Abbott, Governor
TRD-202601923
Proclamation 41-4279
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:
WHEREAS, I, Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, issued a disaster proclamation on January 29, 2026, certifying under Section 418.014 of the Texas Government Code that the spread of New World screwworm northward from Mexico toward the U.S. southern border threatens Texas' livestock industry and economy and poses an imminent threat of widespread and severe property damage for all Texas counties; and
WHEREAS, the certified conditions continue to exist and pose an ongoing and imminent threat of disaster as set forth in the prior proclamation;
NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance with the authority vested in me by Section 418.014 of the Texas Government Code, I do hereby renew the aforementioned proclamation and declare a state of disaster for all Texas counties. All orders, directions, suspensions, and authorizations provided in the Proclamation of January 29, 2026, as renewed, are in full force and effect.
In accordance with the statutory requirements, copies of this proclamation shall be filed with the applicable authorities.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name and have officially caused the Seal of State to be affixed at my office in the City of Austin, Texas, this the 29th day of April, 2026.
Greg Abbott, Governor
TRD-202601846
Proclamation 41-4280
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:
WHEREAS, I, GREG ABBOTT, Governor of the State of Texas, issued a disaster proclamation on April 27, 2026, certifying that the severe storms event that began on April 24, 2026, which included heavy rainfall, flash flooding, hazardous wind gusts, large hail, and tornadoes, is causing widespread and severe property damage, injury, or loss of life in Lamar, Parker, and Wise Counties;
NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance with the authority vested in me by Section 418.014 of the Texas Government Code, I do hereby amend and renew the aforementioned proclamation and declare a disaster in Palo Pinto County as well as the previously listed counties.
Pursuant to Section 418.017 of the Texas Government Code, I authorize the use of all available resources of state government and of political subdivisions that are reasonably necessary to cope with this disaster.
Pursuant to Section 418.016 of the Texas Government Code, any regulatory statute prescribing the procedures for conduct of state business or any order or rule of a state agency that would in any way prevent, hinder, or delay necessary action in coping with this disaster shall be suspended upon written approval of the Office of the Governor. However, to the extent that the enforcement of any state statute or administrative rule regarding contracting or procurement would impede any state agency's emergency response that is necessary to protect life or property threatened by this declared disaster, I hereby authorize the suspension of such statutes and rules for the duration of this declared disaster.
In accordance with the statutory requirements, copies of this proclamation shall be filed with the applicable authorities.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name and have officially caused the Seal of State to be affixed at my office in the City of Austin, Texas, this the 1st day of May, 2026.
Greg Abbott, Governor
TRD-202601901