Appointments
Appointments for August 20, 2026
Appointed to the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners for a term to expire September 5, 2031, Julia A. Hayes of Beaumont, Texas (replacing Frank S. Denton of Conroe whose term expired).
Appointed to the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners for a term to expire September 5, 2031, David A. "Dave" Yelovich of Friendswood, Texas (Mr. Yelovich is being reappointed).
Appointments for August 21, 2026
Appointed to the Lower Neches Valley Authority Board of Directors for a term to expire July 28, 2027, Justin R. Gray of Lumberton, Texas (replacing Juanita "Jeanie" Turk of Sour Lake who resigned).
Appointments for August 24, 2026
Appointed as Judge of the 425th Judicial District, Williamson County for a term to expire December 31, 2028, Jason T. Bramow of Round Rock, Texas (replacing Judge Betsy F. Lambeth of Round Rock who resigned).
Appointed as Judge of the 492nd Judicial District, Colorado and Lavaca Counties for a term to expire December 31, 2028, Leonard E. Peters of Columbus, Texas.
Appointed to the State Board of Education, District 4 for a term to expire December 31, 2026, Tammie W. Nielsen of Pasadena, Texas (replacing Staci Childs Davis of Houston who resigned).
Appointments for August 25, 2026
Appointed as Judge of the 514th Judicial District, Harris County for a term to expire December 31, 2028, Michael L. Landrum of Houston, Texas.
Appointed as Judge of the 515th Judicial District, Harris County for a term to expire December 31, 2028, Shawn Nicole Thierry of Houston, Texas.
Appointed to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists for a term to expire February 1, 2029, Misti K. Nielsen of Houston, Texas (replacing Lisa V. Merchant, Ph.D. of Clyde who resigned).
Appointments for August 26, 2026
Appointed as Judge of the 490th Judicial District, Brazoria County for a term to expire December 31, 2028, Cynthia S. "Cindy" Pulcher Bridges of Rosharon, Texas.
Appointed to the Private Sector Advisory Council for a term to expire at the pleasure of the Governor, Jay D. Bodnar of Richmond, Texas (replacing Michael R. "Mike" McNally of Granbury).
Greg Abbott, Governor
TRD-202603745
Proclamation 41-4308
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:
WHEREAS, the resignation of the Honorable Nate Schatzline, and its acceptance, have caused a vacancy to exist in Texas House of Representatives District No. 93, which is wholly contained within Tarrant County; and
WHEREAS, Article III, Section 13(a) of the Texas Constitution and Section 203.002 of the Texas Election Code require that a special election be ordered upon such a vacancy; and
WHEREAS, Section 3.003(a)(3) and (b) of the Texas Election Code requires the special election to be ordered by proclamation of the governor; and
WHEREAS, Section 203.004(a) of the Texas Election Code provides that the special election generally must be held on the first uniform date occurring on or after the 36th day after the date the election is ordered; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 41.001(a)(3) of the Texas Election Code, the first uniform election date occurring on or after the 36th day after the date that the special election is ordered is Tuesday, November 3, 2026;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GREG ABBOTT, Governor of Texas, under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Statutes of the State of Texas, do hereby order a special election to be held in Texas House of Representatives District No. 93 on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the purpose of electing a state representative to serve out the unexpired term of the Honorable Nate Schatzline.
Candidates who wish to have their names placed on the special election ballot must file their applications with the Secretary of State no later than 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2026, in accordance with Section 201.054(f) of the Texas Election Code.
Early voting by personal appearance shall begin on Monday, October 19, 2026, and end on Friday, October 30, 2026, in accordance with Section 85.00l(a) and (c) of the Texas Election Code.
A copy of this order shall be mailed immediately to the Tarrant County Judge, who presides over the county within which Texas House of Representatives District No. 93 is wholly contained, and all appropriate writs shall be issued, and all proper proceedings shall be followed to the end that said special election may be held to fill the vacancy in Texas House of Representatives District No. 93 and its result proclaimed in accordance with law.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereto 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 20th day of August, 2026.
Greg Abbott, Governor
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