Appointments
Appointments for October 16, 2025
Appointed to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Office of Ombudsman for a term to expire at the pleasure of the Governor, Brandon L. Simmons of Houston, Texas.
Appointments for October 20, 2025
Appointed to the Commission on Jail Standards for a term to expire January 31, 2027, Richard C. Kirkpatrick of Kingsville, Texas (replacing Raul P. "Pinky" Gonzales of Refugio who no longer qualifies).
Appointed to the Commission on Jail Standards for a term to expire January 31, 2027, Monica H. McBride of Alpine, Texas (Ms. McBride is being reappointed).
Appointed to the Commission on Jail Standards for a term to expire January 31, 2027, Joseph "Joe" Fauth, III of Plantersville, Texas (replacing William K. "Bill" Stoudt of Longview whose term expired).
Appointed to the Commission on Jail Standards for a term to expire January 31, 2027, Patricia M. Anthony of Garland, Texas (Ms. Anthony is being reappointed).
Appointments for October 23, 2025
Appointed to the Texas Industrialized Building Code Council for a term to expire February 1, 2027, Devin D. Duvak of Burleson, Texas (Ms. Duvak is being reappointed).
Appointed to the Texas Industrialized Building Code Council for a term to expire February 1, 2027, Otis W. Jones, Jr. of Humble, Texas (Mr. Jones is being reappointed).
Appointed to the Texas Industrialized Building Code Council for a term to expire February 1, 2027, Binoy J. Kurien of Perland, Texas (Mr. Kurien is being reappointed).
Appointed to the Texas Industrialized Building Code Council for a term to expire February 1, 2027, Scott A. McDonald of Willow Park, Texas (Mr. McDonald is being reappointed).
Appointed to the Texas Industrialized Building Code Council for a term to expire February 1, 2027, Stephen C. Shang of Austin, Texas (Mr. Shang is being reappointed).
Appointed to the Public Utility Commission of Texas for a term to expire September 1, 2031, Morgan J. Johnson of Austin, Texas (replacing James W. "Jimmy" Glotfelty of Houston whose term expired).
Appointments for October 24, 2025
Appointed as the Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas, Place 7, for a term to expire December 31, 2026 or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified, Kyle D. Hawkins of Austin, Texas (replacing Justin Jeffrey S. Boyd of Austin who resigned).
Appointments for October 28, 2025
Appointed as the Upshur County Criminal District Attorney, for a term to expire December 31, 2026 or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified, Barry C. Wallace of Gladewater, Texas (replacing Billy W. Byrd of Gilmer who resigned).
Appointments for October 29, 2025
Appointed as the District Attorney of the 9th Judicial District, Montgomery County for a term to expire December 31, 2026 or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified, Michael R. "Mike" Holley of Conroe, Texas (replacing Brett W. Ligon of Conroe who resigned).
Appointed as Justice of the Twelfth Court of Appeals, Place 3, effective November 1, 2025, for a term to expire December 31, 2026 or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified, Charles M. "Michael" Davis of Palestine, Texas (replacing Gregory W. "Greg" Neeley of Longview who resigned).
Greg Abbott, Governor
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