FIRST DAY
(Continued)
(Friday, January 24, 2025)
AFTER RECESS
The Senate met at 10:10 a.m. and was called to order by Senator Hughes.
MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR
The following Messages from the Governor were read and were referred to the Committee on Nominations:
January 22, 2025
TO THE SENATE OF THE 89TH LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION:
I ask the advice, consent and confirmation of the Senate with respect to the following appointments:
ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC
Christopher G. "Grant" Coates – Fort Worth
Appointment Date: September 12, 2024
Expiration Date: January 31, 2025
Jamie D. Grant – Arlington
Appointment Date: October 5, 2023
Expiration Date: January 31, 2029
James M. "Jim" Trippon – Houston
Appointment Date: September 12, 2024
Expiration Date: January 31, 2025
ACUPUNCTURE EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
Donna S. Guthery D.A.O.M. – Bellaire
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: January 31, 2029
Deborah J. "Debbie" Weems – Burnet
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: January 31, 2029
Grant E. Weidler – Spring
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: January 31, 2029
ADULT OFFENDER SUPERVISION, INTERSTATE COMMISSION FOR
Rene J. Hinojosa – Pflugerville
Appointment Date: January 6, 2025
Expiration Date:
AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TEXAS STATE
David A. Rassin – Houston
Appointment Date: September 7, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Ernest Richards – Dallas
Appointment Date: September 18, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2027
ANGELINA AND NECHES RIVER AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Coreen A. "Cory" Blaylock – Lufkin
Appointment Date: October 6, 2023
Expiration Date: September 5, 2029
Robert E. "Eddie" Hopkins – Jasper
Appointment Date: October 6, 2023
Expiration Date: September 5, 2029
Jennifer R. "Jenny" Sanders – Apple Springs
Appointment Date: October 6, 2023
Expiration Date: September 5, 2029
ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS
Anthony E. "T.J." Klein Jr. – College Station
Appointment Date: December 13, 2023
Expiration Date: September 6, 2029
Joseph G. "Joe" Osterkamp – Farwell
Appointment Date: December 13, 2023
Expiration Date: September 6, 2029
Wendee L. Payne Ph.D. – Lubbock
Appointment Date: December 13, 2023
Expiration Date: September 6, 2029
Kynan L. Sturgess D.V.M. – Hereford
Appointment Date: January 9, 2025
Expiration Date: September 6, 2027
Johnny E. Trotter – Hereford
Appointment Date: December 13, 2023
Expiration Date: September 6, 2029
ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF
Michael A. Ebbeler Jr. – Houston
Appointment Date: December 15, 2023
Expiration Date: January 31, 2027
Justin S. Hiles – Dallas
Appointment Date: December 15, 2023
Expiration Date: January 31, 2029
Eva M. Read-Warden – Bryan
Appointment Date: December 15, 2023
Expiration Date: January 31, 2027
Rosa G. Salazar – Lubbock
Appointment Date: December 15, 2023
Expiration Date: January 31, 2029
Joyce J. Smith – Burnet
Appointment Date: December 15, 2023
Expiration Date: January 31, 2029
ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE
Robert M. "Bobby" Lee – Amarillo
Appointment Date: August 27, 2024
Expiration Date: August 31, 2029
Patricia P. "Patty" Nuss – Corpus Christi
Appointment Date: January 11, 2024
Expiration Date: August 31, 2029
Edwin K. "Kent" Perkins – Mingus
Appointment Date: January 11, 2024
Expiration Date: August 31, 2027
Nancy C. Windham – Nacogdoches
Appointment Date: January 11, 2024
Expiration Date: August 31, 2029
BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED, GOVERNING BOARD OF THE TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE
Ruben D. "Dan" Brown Jr. – Pflugerville
Appointment Date: May 15, 2024
Expiration Date: January 31, 2029
Julie R. Prause – Columbus
Appointment Date: May 15, 2024
Expiration Date: January 31, 2029
Hillary Rodriguez – Houston
Appointment Date: May 15, 2024
Expiration Date: January 31, 2029
BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jerry K. "Kenny" Weldon II (Ret.) – Stephenville
Appointment Date: September 18, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2027
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE AND STROKE, COUNCIL ON
Oscar M. Aguilar Jr., M.D. – El Paso
Appointment Date: September 25, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Janet Hall Hewlett – Florence
Appointment Date: September 25, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Alberto Maud M.D. – El Paso
Appointment Date: September 25, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Remedios "Remmy" Perez Morris – Round Rock
Appointment Date: September 25, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2025
CHIEF JUSTICE, FIFTEENTH COURT OF APPEALS, PLACE 1
Scott A. Brister – Austin
Appointment Date: September 1, 2024
Expiration Date: December 31, 2026
CHIEF JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS, PLACE 1
James D. "Jimmy" Blacklock – Austin
Appointment Date: January 6, 2025
Expiration Date: December 31, 2026
COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY, UPPER
Nathaniel G. "Nathan" Callicoatte – Mertzon
Appointment Date: December 3, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Wade T. "Tanner" Mahan – Menard
Appointment Date: December 3, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Kathryn W. Mews – Menard
Appointment Date: December 3, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
CORRECTIONAL MANAGED HEALTH CARE COMMITTEE
Divyansu Patel M.D. – Austin
Appointment Date: December 4, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2025
COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL
Steven W. Hallbauer – Rockwall
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Carolyn J. "Janie" Stubblefield – Dallas
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Jennifer W. "Jenn" Winston – Lufkin
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2025
COUNTY AND DISTRICT RETIREMENT SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES, TEXAS
James M. Bass – Austin
Appointment Date: December 20, 2024
Expiration Date: December 31, 2025
Susan H. Fletcher – Frisco
Appointment Date: March 28, 2024
Expiration Date: December 31, 2029
Ronald "Ronnie" Keister Jr. – Lubbock
Appointment Date: March 28, 2024
Expiration Date: December 31, 2029
Mary Louise Nicholson – Mansfield
Appointment Date: March 28, 2024
Expiration Date: December 31, 2029
CREDIT UNION COMMISSION
Becky L. Ames – Beaumont
Appointment Date: December 18, 2023
Expiration Date: February 15, 2029
Karyn C. Brownlee – Coppell
Appointment Date: December 18, 2023
Expiration Date: February 15, 2029
Cody R. Huggins – Georgetown
Appointment Date: December 18, 2023
Expiration Date: February 15, 2027
James L. "Jim" Minge – Mansfield
Appointment Date: December 18, 2023
Expiration Date: February 15, 2029
CRIME STOPPERS COUNCIL, TEXAS
Gregory F. "Greg" New – Waxahachie
Appointment Date: October 3, 2024
Expiration Date: September 1, 2028
Jarrod W. Robertson – Amarillo
Appointment Date: October 3, 2024
Expiration Date: September 1, 2028
Cheryl Sinacola – Fairview
Appointment Date: October 3, 2024
Expiration Date: September 1, 2028
CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF
Tommy G. "Tom" Fordyce – Huntsville
Appointment Date: May 15, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2027
Nathanael W. "Nate" Sprinkle – Richmond
Appointment Date: July 27, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
William O. "Bill" Welch (Ret.) – Austin
Appointment Date: July 27, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Sydney J. Zuiker – Houston
Appointment Date: July 27, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
DEAF, GOVERNING BOARD OF THE TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE
Lisalee D. Egbert Ph.D. – Arlington
Appointment Date: April 25, 2024
Expiration Date: January 31, 2029
Christopher J. "Chris" Moreland M.D. – Austin
Appointment Date: April 25, 2024
Expiration Date: January 31, 2029
Lauren T. Ridloff – Austin
Appointment Date: January 9, 2025
Expiration Date: January 31, 2027
Shawn P. Saladin Ph.D. – Edinburg
Appointment Date: April 25, 2024
Expiration Date: January 31, 2029
DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
Bryan N. Henderson II, D.D.S. – Dallas
Appointment Date: December 12, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Lorie L. Jones – Magnolia
Appointment Date: December 12, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Sarah C. Lamb – Dallas
Appointment Date: December 12, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Michael B. "Brady" Morehead D.D.S. – San Antonio
Appointment Date: December 12, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS
Christopher R. "Chris" Carmona – Houston
Appointment Date: August 2, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Michael P. Kelly Ph.D. – El Paso
Appointment Date: May 8, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2025
Sharon G. Lemons – Saginaw
Appointment Date: August 2, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
John Trischitti III – Midland
Appointment Date: August 2, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
DISTRICT ATTORNEY, PANOLA COUNTY CRIMINAL
Larry W. Fields – Carthage
Appointment Date: January 1, 2025
Expiration Date: December 31, 2026
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TEXAS
Elizabeth R. Killinger – Houston
Appointment Date: February 12, 2024
Expiration Date:
Thomas P. "Tom" Mason – Dallas
Appointment Date: October 1, 2024
Expiration Date:
EDUCATION CHAIR, STATE BOARD OF
Aaron G. Kinsey (Ret.) – Midland
Appointment Date: December 18, 2023
Expiration Date: December 17, 2025
EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
Bobbie Lynn Weir – Dallas
Appointment Date: March 27, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2027
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE
Bobbie J. Mitchell – Lewisville
Appointment Date: December 11, 2023
Expiration Date: September 1, 2029
Catherine A. "Cathy" Skurow – Portland
Appointment Date: December 11, 2023
Expiration Date: September 1, 2029
EMERGENCY SERVICES RETIREMENT SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES, TEXAS
Rupal Chaudhari – Leander
Appointment Date: October 9, 2023
Expiration Date: September 1, 2029
Edward J. Keenan – Houston
Appointment Date: October 9, 2023
Expiration Date: September 1, 2029
Rodney A. "Rod" Ryalls – Burkburnett
Appointment Date: October 9, 2023
Expiration Date: September 1, 2029
EMPLOYEE CHARITABLE CAMPAIGN POLICY COMMITTEE, STATE
Brent D. Connett – Austin
Appointment Date: September 18, 2023
Expiration Date: September 1, 2025
ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS, TEXAS BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL
Ademola "Peter" Adejokun – Arlington
Appointment Date: December 18, 2023
Expiration Date: September 26, 2029
Roberto Moreno – El Paso
Appointment Date: December 18, 2023
Expiration Date: September 26, 2029
Kiran K. Shah – Richmond
Appointment Date: December 18, 2023
Expiration Date: September 26, 2029
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
Catarina Gonzales – Austin
Appointment Date: February 8, 2024
Expiration Date: August 31, 2029
Brooke T. Paup – Austin
Appointment Date: January 7, 2025
Expiration Date: August 31, 2027
FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS
Robert H. Clay – Houston
Appointment Date: April 29, 2024
Expiration Date: January 31, 2027
Robert S. "Bob" Wetmore – Austin
Appointment Date: July 22, 2023
Expiration Date: January 31, 2027
FARM AND RANCH LANDS CONSERVATION COUNCIL, TEXAS
Russell Boening – Floresville
Appointment Date: January 9, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS
Kathleen K. Fields – San Antonio
Appointment Date: May 16, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2028
Troy L. Lambden – Graham
Appointment Date: May 16, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2030
David W. Osborn – El Paso
Appointment Date: May 16, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2030
Miguel Romano Jr. – Austin
Appointment Date: May 16, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2030
FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
Daniel J. Buford – Montgomery
Appointment Date: September 3, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Amanda Sue Friedeck – Alice
Appointment Date: October 2, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Michael Johnson – Texas City
Appointment Date: December 12, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2027
Bob D. Morgan – Fort Worth
Appointment Date: October 2, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
John Parul "J.P." Steelman – Longview
Appointment Date: October 2, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Brandon L. Wade – Corpus Christi
Appointment Date: September 3, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2025
FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
Jeffrey J. Barnard M.D. – Dallas
Appointment Date: September 20, 2023
Expiration Date: September 1, 2025
Mark G. Daniel – Fort Worth
Appointment Date: September 20, 2023
Expiration Date: September 1, 2025
Sarah Kerrigan Ph.D. – The Woodlands
Appointment Date: September 20, 2023
Expiration Date: September 1, 2025
Jarvis J. Parsons – Bryan
Appointment Date: September 20, 2023
Expiration Date: September 1, 2025
Erika Ziemak – Aledo
Appointment Date: September 20, 2023
Expiration Date: September 1, 2025
GALVESTON COUNTY PORTS, BOARD OF PILOT COMMISSIONERS FOR
Elizabeth K. Cross – Tiki Island
Appointment Date: April 3, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2027
Arden C. "Trey" Hill III – Friendswood
Appointment Date: April 3, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2028
Jason R. Keeling – Hitchcock
Appointment Date: April 3, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2028
Terrilyn Tarlton-Shannon – Galveston
Appointment Date: April 3, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2027
GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL
Danielle M. "Danny" Kingham – Pearland
Appointment Date: July 22, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Samuel S. "Sam" McGee – Boerne
Appointment Date: July 22, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
GULF COAST AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Amber M. Batson – Tomball
Appointment Date: September 1, 2023
Expiration Date: August 31, 2025
GULF COAST PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sharon D. Hulgan – Friendswood
Appointment Date: December 11, 2023
Expiration Date: June 16, 2025
GULF STATES MARINE FISHERIES COMMISSION
Douglass W. "Doug" Boyd – Boerne
Appointment Date: July 31, 2024
Expiration Date: March 17, 2026
HEALTH COORDINATING COUNCIL, STATEWIDE
Billie Bell – Hondo
Appointment Date: January 13, 2025
Expiration Date: August 31, 2027
Lauren H. Day – Austin
Appointment Date: January 13, 2025
Expiration Date: August 31, 2029
Emily R. Hunt D.N.P. – Houston
Appointment Date: September 30, 2024
Expiration Date: August 31, 2029
David V. Lewis – Austin
Appointment Date: April 1, 2024
Expiration Date: August 31, 2029
Dakota Marks – Huntington
Appointment Date: September 30, 2024
Expiration Date: August 31, 2029
HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TEXAS
Victoria Ai Linh Bryant Pharm.D. – Houston
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: June 15, 2025
Shannon S. Calhoun – Goliad
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: June 15, 2025
Salil V. Deshpande M.D. – Houston
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: June 15, 2025
Lacey P. Fails – Hollywood Park
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: June 15, 2025
Kenneth S. James – Volente
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: June 15, 2025
Kourtney R. Kouns – Seymour
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: June 15, 2025
Jerome P. Lisk M.D. – Lantana
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: June 15, 2025
Leticia C. Rodriguez – Monahans
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: June 15, 2025
Jonathan J. Sandstrom Hill – Austin
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: June 15, 2025
Cynthia A. "Cindy" Stinson Ph.D. – Lumberton
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: June 15, 2025
Wesley J. "Wes" Tidwell – Round Rock
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: June 15, 2025
Carlos J. Vital M.D. – Friendswood
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: June 15, 2025
HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
Richard L. "Rick" Clemmer – Austin
Appointment Date: May 21, 2024
Expiration Date: August 31, 2029
Stacy A. Hock – Austin
Appointment Date: July 22, 2023
Expiration Date: August 31, 2027
Juan J. Nevarez Sanchez – Dallas
Appointment Date: May 21, 2024
Expiration Date: August 31, 2029
Ashlie A. Thomas – Victoria
Appointment Date: July 22, 2023
Expiration Date: August 31, 2025
Welcome W. Wilson Jr. – Houston
Appointment Date: May 21, 2024
Expiration Date: August 31, 2029
HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS
Garrett K. Donnelly – Midland
Appointment Date: July 31, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Fritz L. Duda – Dallas
Appointment Date: July 31, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Edward C. "Ted" Houghton IV – El Paso
Appointment Date: July 31, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Laurie E. Limbacher – Austin
Appointment Date: July 31, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Catherine M. "Cathy" McKnight – Dallas
Appointment Date: July 31, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
Cynthia T. "Cindy" Conroy – El Paso
Appointment Date: March 27, 2024
Expiration Date: January 31, 2027
Leopoldo R. "Leo" Vasquez III – Houston
Appointment Date: March 27, 2024
Expiration Date: January 31, 2029
INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, GOVERNING BOARD OF THE TEXAS
James D. "Jim" Bethke – Austin
Appointment Date: May 16, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2026
Alexander "Alex" Bunin – Houston
Appointment Date: August 18, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2025
Jay B. Cohen – Houston
Appointment Date: August 18, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2025
Valerie Covey – Georgetown
Appointment Date: May 16, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2026
Richard A. Evans – Bandera
Appointment Date: May 16, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2026
Mary K. "Missy" Medary – Corpus Christi
Appointment Date: May 16, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2026
James R. "J.R." Woolley Jr. – Waller
Appointment Date: May 16, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2025
INDUSTRIALIZED BUILDING CODE COUNCIL, TEXAS
Suzanne R. Arnold – Rowlett
Appointment Date: July 1, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2026
Edwin O. "Scooter" Lofton Jr. – Horseshoe Bay
Appointment Date: July 1, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2026
Alfonso A. "Alex" Morales – Houston
Appointment Date: July 1, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2026
Jorge A. Olivares (Ret.) – San Antonio
Appointment Date: July 1, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2026
John D. "Johnny" Scholl III – Claude
Appointment Date: July 1, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2026
William F. "Dubb" Smith III – Dripping Springs
Appointment Date: July 1, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2026
INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF
Catherine Bellah Keller – Dallas
Appointment Date: September 12, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Walter F. "Frank" Coppersmith III – Round Rock
Appointment Date: September 12, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2025
Keith R. Halman – Lubbock
Appointment Date: January 5, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2025
INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Raymond C. "Ray" Winter – Austin
Appointment Date: October 2, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2024
JUDGE, 183RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT, HARRIS COUNTY
Lance G. Long – Houston
Appointment Date: January 1, 2025
Expiration Date: December 31, 2026
JUDGE, 226TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, BEXAR COUNTY
Benjamin G. "Ben" Robertson – San Antonio
Appointment Date: January 1, 2025
Expiration Date: December 31, 2026
JUDGE, 228TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, HARRIS COUNTY
Caroline S. Dozier – Houston
Appointment Date: December 20, 2024
Expiration Date: December 31, 2026
JUDGE, 278TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, LEON, MADISON, AND WALKER COUNTIES
Tracy M. Sorensen – Huntsville
Appointment Date: January 1, 2025
Expiration Date: December 31, 2026
JUDGE, 306TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, GALVESTON COUNTY
Emily A. Fisher – Galveston
Appointment Date: January 4, 2025
Expiration Date: December 31, 2026
JUDGE, 458TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY
Maggie Perez Jaramillo – Richmond
Appointment Date: January 1, 2025
Expiration Date: December 31, 2026
JUDGE, 471ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT, COLLIN COUNTY
Robert B. "Bryan" Gantt – McKinney
Appointment Date: January 1, 2025
Expiration Date: December 31, 2026
JUDGE, 477TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, DENTON COUNTY
Michael G. Dickens – Denton
Appointment Date: January 6, 2025
Expiration Date: December 31, 2026
JUDGE, 480TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, WILLIAMSON COUNTY
Terence M. Davis – Leander
Appointment Date: January 1, 2025
Expiration Date: December 31, 2026
JUDGE, 494TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, COLLIN COUNTY
Kathryn Lanigan Pruitt – Frisco
Appointment Date: September 12, 2024
Expiration Date: December 31, 2026
JUDGE, 495TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, HARRIS COUNTY
Lori Ann DeAngelo – Spring
Appointment Date: January 1, 2025
Expiration Date: December 31, 2026
JUDGE, 496TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, HARRIS COUNTY
Daniel W. "Dan" Simons – Humble
Appointment Date: January 7, 2025
Expiration Date: December 31, 2026
JUDGE, 497TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, HARRIS COUNTY
Peyton Z. Peebles III – Houston
Appointment Date: January 7, 2025
Expiration Date: December 31, 2026
JUDGE, CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURT NO. 1, DALLAS COUNTY
Jennifer J. Balido – Dallas
Appointment Date: January 8, 2025
Expiration Date: December 31, 2026
JUDGE, EIGHTH BUSINESS COURT DIVISION
Jerry D. Bullard – Colleyville
Appointment Date: September 1, 2024
Expiration Date: September 1, 2026
Brian S. Stagner – Fort Worth
Appointment Date: September 1, 2024
Expiration Date: September 1, 2026
JUDGE, ELEVENTH BUSINESS COURT DIVISION
Maria "Sofia" Adrogué – Houston
Appointment Date: September 1, 2024
Expiration Date: September 1, 2026
Samuel G. "Grant" Dorfman – Bellaire
Appointment Date: September 1, 2024
Expiration Date: September 1, 2026
JUDGE, FIRST BUSINESS COURT DIVISION
Andrea K. Bouressa – Murphy
Appointment Date: September 1, 2024
Expiration Date: September 1, 2026
William G. "Bill" Whitehill – Coppell
Appointment Date: September 1, 2024
Expiration Date: September 1, 2026
JUDGE, FOURTH BUSINESS COURT DIVISION
Marialyn P. Barnard – San Antonio
Appointment Date: September 1, 2024
Expiration Date: September 1, 2026
Stacy R. Sharp – San Antonio
Appointment Date: September 1, 2024
Expiration Date: September 1, 2026
JUDGE, THIRD BUSINESS COURT DIVISION
Melissa Davis Andrews – Austin
Appointment Date: September 1, 2024
Expiration Date: September 1, 2026
Patrick K. Sweeten – Austin
Appointment Date: September 1, 2024
Expiration Date: September 1, 2026
JUDICIAL COMPENSATION COMMISSION
Rodney E. Anderson – Grand Prairie
Appointment Date: December 12, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Philip W. "Phil" Johnson – Lubbock
Appointment Date: December 12, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Linda W. Kinney – Comfort
Appointment Date: December 12, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON
April I. Aguirre – Pasadena
Appointment Date: January 10, 2025
Expiration Date: November 19, 2029
Derek M. Cohen Ph.D. – Austin
Appointment Date: December 14, 2023
Expiration Date: November 19, 2029
Yinon Weiss – Austin
Appointment Date: January 10, 2025
Expiration Date: November 19, 2025
JUDICIAL COUNCIL, TEXAS
George M. "Kevin" Bryant – Dallas
Appointment Date: December 3, 2024
Expiration Date: June 30, 2029
David Dunmoyer – Pflugerville
Appointment Date: December 3, 2024
Expiration Date: June 30, 2029
JUSTICE, FIFTEENTH COURT OF APPEALS, PLACE 2
Scott K. Field – Liberty Hill
Appointment Date: September 1, 2024
Expiration Date: December 31, 2026
JUSTICE, FIFTEENTH COURT OF APPEALS, PLACE 3
April L. Farris – Sugar Land
Appointment Date: September 1, 2024
Expiration Date: December 31, 2026
JUSTICE, FIRST COURT OF APPEALS, PLACE 4
David M. Gunn – Houston
Appointment Date: September 3, 2024
Expiration Date: December 31, 2026
JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS, PLACE 2
James P. Sullivan – Austin
Appointment Date: January 6, 2025
Expiration Date: December 31, 2026
JUSTICE, TENTH COURT OF APPEALS, PLACE 2
Artie L. "Lee" Harris – Whitney
Appointment Date: January 6, 2025
Expiration Date: December 31, 2026
JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS
Edeska Barnes Jr. – Jasper
Appointment Date: December 19, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Cloyce J. "Joe" Barton III, Ph.D. – Canyon
Appointment Date: December 19, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2025
William W. "Will" Durham – Huntsville
Appointment Date: December 19, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2027
Stephanie M. House – Liberty Hill
Appointment Date: December 19, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2025
Luis Leija – Port Lavaca
Appointment Date: December 19, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2027
Manuel R. "Manny" Ramirez – Fort Worth
Appointment Date: December 19, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2027
Shawn N. Thierry – Pearland
Appointment Date: January 13, 2025
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Cynthia "Cyndi" Wheless – McKinney
Appointment Date: December 19, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
LAVACA-NAVIDAD RIVER AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bryan L. Churan – Palacios
Appointment Date: October 24, 2024
Expiration Date: May 1, 2028
LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
Janna A. Atkins – Abilene
Appointment Date: January 31, 2024
Expiration Date: August 30, 2029
Justin L. Berry – Austin
Appointment Date: January 31, 2024
Expiration Date: August 30, 2027
Conor R. Harvey – Fulshear
Appointment Date: January 31, 2024
Expiration Date: August 30, 2029
Sergio Saenz – Mission
Appointment Date: October 2, 2024
Expiration Date: August 30, 2027
Justin A. West – League City
Appointment Date: January 31, 2024
Expiration Date: August 30, 2029
LEASE OF TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE LANDS, BOARD FOR
Clifton E. "Cliff" Bickerstaff – Amarillo
Appointment Date: January 10, 2025
Expiration Date: September 1, 2025
LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS STATE
Arthur T. Mann – Hillsboro
Appointment Date: November 22, 2024
Expiration Date: September 28, 2029
Darryl S. Tocker – Austin
Appointment Date: November 22, 2024
Expiration Date: September 28, 2029
LICENSING AND REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF
Gerald R. "Ray" Callas M.D. – Beaumont
Appointment Date: August 31, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Gary F. Wesson D.D.S. – Richmond
Appointment Date: August 31, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
Cynthia "Cindy" Lyons Fields – El Paso
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Clark E. Smith – Austin
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL COMPACT COMMISSION, TEXAS
Ryan C. Anwar – Midland
Appointment Date: January 8, 2025
Expiration Date: September 1, 2029
John M. Salsman – Driftwood
Appointment Date: January 8, 2025
Expiration Date: September 1, 2029
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF
Barbara E. "Barbie" Ezell – Portland
Appointment Date: October 2, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Lee A. Hampton Jr. – Bellaire
Appointment Date: May 21, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2027
Lisa V. Merchant Ph.D. – Clyde
Appointment Date: October 2, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Elvira Reyna – Little Elm
Appointment Date: December 13, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2027
Nicole M. Richardson – Westlake Hills
Appointment Date: October 2, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS
Sharon J. Barnes – Rosharon
Appointment Date: August 19, 2024
Expiration Date: April 13, 2029
Garry D. Crain – San Marcos
Appointment Date: August 19, 2024
Expiration Date: April 13, 2027
George L. De Loach D.O. – Livingston
Appointment Date: August 19, 2024
Expiration Date: April 13, 2029
Luisa del Rosal – Dallas
Appointment Date: August 19, 2024
Expiration Date: April 13, 2025
Zachary S. "Zach" Jones M.D. – Frisco
Appointment Date: August 19, 2024
Expiration Date: April 13, 2027
Manuel M. "Manny" Quinones Jr., M.D. – Helotes
Appointment Date: August 19, 2024
Expiration Date: April 13, 2029
Linda C. Troncoso – El Paso
Appointment Date: August 19, 2024
Expiration Date: April 13, 2029
David G. "Dave" Vanderweide M.D. – League City
Appointment Date: August 19, 2024
Expiration Date: April 13, 2029
MEDICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS, ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE TEXAS BOARD OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE ON OFFENDERS WITH
Robb D. Catalano – Fort Worth
Appointment Date: October 3, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Justin J. "J.J." Koch – Dallas
Appointment Date: October 3, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2025
Joseph V. Penn M.D. – Houston
Appointment Date: October 3, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY, TEXAS BOARD OF
Jennifer C. Brandt – Azle
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Melanie "Shannon" Lutz – Cypress
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Lucia D. "Lucy" Sisniega – Midland
Appointment Date: August 3, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS
John M. "Mark" McLean – Fort Worth
Appointment Date: June 25, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2027
Paul R. Norwood – Georgetown
Appointment Date: June 25, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2027
MOTOR VEHICLE CRIME PREVENTION AUTHORITY
Scott A. Jackson – Boerne
Appointment Date: August 7, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Thomas A. "Tom" Sloan – Leander
Appointment Date: August 7, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2027
MOTOR VEHICLES, BOARD OF THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
Brett H. Graham – Denison
Appointment Date: August 22, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Mark G. Jones – Mansfield
Appointment Date: September 17, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
John M. Prewitt – Cypress
Appointment Date: August 22, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Darren A. Schlosser – Rosharon
Appointment Date: August 22, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2027
MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES, TEXAS
Thomás "Tommy" Gonzalez – Midland
Appointment Date: April 24, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Tricia H. Mirabelle – Cedar Park
Appointment Date: April 24, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2027
Jimmy D. "Jim" Parrish – Anna
Appointment Date: September 27, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TEXAS
Gary F. Gibson – Houston
Appointment Date: August 31, 2023
Expiration Date: July 1, 2029
Kristina R. "Kristi" Koncaba – Friendswood
Appointment Date: August 31, 2023
Expiration Date: July 1, 2029
Ronald E. "Ron" Simmons – Lewisville
Appointment Date: August 31, 2023
Expiration Date: July 1, 2029
NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS, LOWER
Kal A. Kincaid – Beaumont
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: July 28, 2029
Lee P. Mann – Woodville
Appointment Date: May 14, 2024
Expiration Date: July 28, 2027
Clint A. Mitchell – Nederland
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: July 28, 2029
William D. "Bill" Voigtman – Silsbee
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: July 28, 2029
NONRESIDENT VIOLATOR COMPACT ADMINISTRATOR
Sheri L. Sanders Gipson – Coupland
Appointment Date: November 12, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2025
NORTH TEXAS TOLLWAY AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Frankie "Lynn" Gravley – Gunter
Appointment Date: September 25, 2023
Expiration Date: August 31, 2025
NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
James L. Bendele – Carrizo Springs
Appointment Date: March 1, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Marshall E. Davidson – Portland
Appointment Date: March 1, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
William I. Dillard – Uvalde
Appointment Date: March 1, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Lisa Greenberg Molite – Corpus Christi
Appointment Date: March 1, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2025
Debra Young Hatch – Corpus Christi
Appointment Date: March 1, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Jeb A. Hogan – Tilden
Appointment Date: September 24, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
William J. "Bill" Schuchman – Jourdanton
Appointment Date: March 1, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Howard A. "Tony" Wood – Sandia
Appointment Date: March 1, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF
Katherine A. "Kathy" Boswell – Mineral Wells
Appointment Date: August 10, 2023
Expiration Date: January 31, 2029
Manuel "Manny" Cavazos IV – Manor
Appointment Date: May 30, 2024
Expiration Date: January 31, 2025
Mazie Mathews Jamison – Dallas
Appointment Date: August 10, 2023
Expiration Date: January 31, 2029
Mary Grace Landrum – Houston
Appointment Date: May 30, 2024
Expiration Date: January 31, 2027
Nancy A. "Nan" Lewis – Buchanan Dam
Appointment Date: May 30, 2024
Expiration Date: January 31, 2029
Jonathan "Dru" Riddle Ph.D. – Fort Worth
Appointment Date: September 1, 2023
Expiration Date: January 31, 2029
Verna K. "Kathy" Shipp – Lubbock
Appointment Date: August 10, 2023
Expiration Date: January 31, 2029
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF
Karen M. Gardner – Brenham
Appointment Date: January 3, 2025
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Chelsea L. Howell – McAllen
Appointment Date: January 3, 2025
Expiration Date: February 1, 2027
OMBUDSMAN FOR THE TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, INDEPENDENT
Robert S. "Sean" McCleskey – San Antonio
Appointment Date: March 18, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2025
ONE-CALL BOARD OF TEXAS
Robert J. Bridge – Normanna
Appointment Date: September 30, 2024
Expiration Date: August 31, 2027
William O. "Bill" Geise – Austin
Appointment Date: October 24, 2024
Expiration Date: August 31, 2026
Marcela S. Navarrete – El Paso
Appointment Date: September 30, 2024
Expiration Date: August 31, 2026
Robin H. "Rob" Opdyke – Austin
Appointment Date: September 30, 2024
Expiration Date: August 31, 2027
Manish Seth – Missouri City
Appointment Date: September 30, 2024
Expiration Date: August 31, 2027
George Spencer – The Hills
Appointment Date: September 30, 2024
Expiration Date: August 31, 2026
Isaac J. Tawil – McAllen
Appointment Date: September 30, 2024
Expiration Date: August 31, 2027
OPTOMETRY BOARD, TEXAS
Steven N. Nguyen O.D. – Irving
Appointment Date: December 12, 2023
Expiration Date: January 31, 2029
Mala L. Sharma – Houston
Appointment Date: December 12, 2023
Expiration Date: January 31, 2029
Billy C. "Bill" Thompson Jr., O.D. – Richardson
Appointment Date: December 12, 2023
Expiration Date: January 31, 2029
PARDONS AND PAROLES, BOARD OF
Sandra C. "Sandy" Fletcher – Sugar Land
Appointment Date: December 6, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2027
PARKS AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION
William L. "Leslie" Doggett – Houston
Appointment Date: August 31, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
PENSION REVIEW BOARD, STATE
Daniel J. Harper – Kyle
Appointment Date: September 26, 2024
Expiration Date: January 31, 2029
Roel "Roy" Rodriguez – McAllen
Appointment Date: October 30, 2024
Expiration Date: January 31, 2029
PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TEXAS
Clifton L. "Cliff" Thomas Jr. – Victoria
Appointment Date: August 22, 2023
Expiration Date: January 1, 2029
PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
Ricardo "Rick" Fernandez – Argyle
Appointment Date: January 4, 2024
Expiration Date: August 31, 2029
Randall D. "Randy" Martin Pharm.D. – Fort Worth
Appointment Date: January 4, 2024
Expiration Date: August 31, 2029
Juliann R. "Julie" Spier – Katy
Appointment Date: January 4, 2024
Expiration Date: August 31, 2029
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS
Rao K. Ali M.D. – Southlake
Appointment Date: September 19, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2025
Stephanie N. Corbett – Harker Heights
Appointment Date: September 19, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Cameron J. McElhany – Houston
Appointment Date: September 19, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Gregory S. "Greg" Rowin D.O. – Harlingen
Appointment Date: September 19, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Richard M. Todd – Rockdale
Appointment Date: September 19, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
James R. "Ron" Ainsworth – Boerne
Appointment Date: April 18, 2024
Expiration Date: September 5, 2029
William K. "Bill" Klock – Austin
Appointment Date: April 18, 2024
Expiration Date: September 5, 2029
Norma A. Yado – McAllen
Appointment Date: April 18, 2024
Expiration Date: September 5, 2029
PRESIDING JUDGE, FIFTH ADMINISTRATIVE JUDICIAL REGION
Mary K. "Missy" Medary – Corpus Christi
Appointment Date: March 19, 2024
Expiration Date: March 19, 2028
PRESIDING JUDGE, NINTH ADMINISTRATIVE JUDICIAL REGION
Anahid E. "Ana" Estevez – Amarillo
Appointment Date: March 19, 2024
Expiration Date: March 24, 2028
PRESIDING JUDGE, SEVENTH ADMINISTRATIVE JUDICIAL REGION
Garland B. "Ben" Woodward – San Angelo
Appointment Date: July 22, 2023
Expiration Date: August 15, 2027
PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF
Herman B. Adler – Houston
Appointment Date: January 4, 2024
Expiration Date: October 31, 2029
Ryan T. Bridges – Katy
Appointment Date: January 4, 2024
Expiration Date: October 31, 2029
Andoni Zagouris – McAllen
Appointment Date: January 4, 2024
Expiration Date: October 31, 2029
PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS
Billy M. Atkinson Jr. – Hunt
Appointment Date: December 20, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Jay A. Riskind – Austin
Appointment Date: April 2, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
Willis D. "Dan" Hord III – Midland
Appointment Date: June 17, 2024
Expiration Date: January 1, 2030
Steven H. "Steve" Stodghill – Dallas
Appointment Date: June 17, 2024
Expiration Date: January 1, 2030
PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS
Thomas J. Gleeson – Pflugerville
Appointment Date: January 19, 2024
Expiration Date: September 1, 2029
Courtney K. Hjaltman – Austin
Appointment Date: June 24, 2024
Expiration Date: September 1, 2025
PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND PUBLIC COUNSEL OF THE OFFICE OF
Benjamin C. "Ben" Barkley – Austin
Appointment Date: December 2, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2025
RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
Jason E. Boatright – Dallas
Appointment Date: April 23, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2025
REAL ESTATE RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Troy C. Alley Jr. – DeSoto
Appointment Date: March 7, 2024
Expiration Date: January 31, 2029
Kristi L. Davis – Carrollton
Appointment Date: March 7, 2024
Expiration Date: January 31, 2029
Patrick Geddes – Celina
Appointment Date: March 7, 2024
Expiration Date: January 31, 2029
Harry F. Gibbs – Georgetown
Appointment Date: March 7, 2024
Expiration Date: January 31, 2025
REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY, BRAZOS COUNTY
Daniel B. "Barry" Moore – College Station
Appointment Date: September 7, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2025
REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY, CAMERON COUNTY
Frank Parker Jr. – Brownsville
Appointment Date: October 22, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2026
REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY, GRAYSON COUNTY
William P. "Bill" Douglass – Sherman
Appointment Date: May 17, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2026
REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY, HIDALGO COUNTY
Robert. L. Lozano – Edinburg
Appointment Date: October 4, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2026
REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY, NORTH EAST TEXAS
Gary N. Halbrooks – Bullard
Appointment Date: February 22, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2026
REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY, WEBB COUNTY - CITY OF LAREDO
Jed A. Brown – Laredo
Appointment Date: February 20, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2026
RESPIRATORY CARE, TEXAS BOARD OF
Latana T. Jackson – DeSoto
Appointment Date: March 12, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Nathan A. "Nate" Rodrigues – Round Rock
Appointment Date: March 12, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Sonia K. Sanderson – Beaumont
Appointment Date: March 12, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
RISK MANAGEMENT BOARD
Jeffrey L. "Jeff" Houston – Dripping Springs
Appointment Date: February 22, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2025
Elizabeth "Lisa" Maciejewski-West – Horseshoe Bay
Appointment Date: September 6, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
SABINE RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Richard B. "Blair" Abney – Marshall
Appointment Date: August 20, 2024
Expiration Date: July 6, 2025
Thomas N. "Tom" Beall – Milam
Appointment Date: January 12, 2024
Expiration Date: July 6, 2029
James W. "Bill" Bruce – Orange
Appointment Date: January 12, 2024
Expiration Date: July 6, 2029
Clifford R. "Cliff" Todd – Long Branch
Appointment Date: January 12, 2024
Expiration Date: July 6, 2029
SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
John H. Yochem Jr. – Goliad
Appointment Date: August 22, 2024
Expiration Date: December 31, 2027
SCHOOL LAND BOARD
Gilbert "Gil" Burciaga – Austin
Appointment Date: September 11, 2024
Expiration Date: August 29, 2025
Marcella C. Burke – Houston
Appointment Date: September 11, 2024
Expiration Date: August 29, 2025
James B. "Brad" Curlee – Round Rock
Appointment Date: September 11, 2024
Expiration Date: August 29, 2025
David A. Eyler – Midland
Appointment Date: September 11, 2024
Expiration Date: August 29, 2025
SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY, DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF
John P. Scott – Glen Rose
Appointment Date: September 1, 2023
Expiration Date:
SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER BOARD, TEXAS
Issac W. "Bill" Avera – Jacksonville
Appointment Date: December 17, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2026
Craig R. Bessent – Abilene
Appointment Date: December 17, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2026
Kerri W. Brady – Cypress
Appointment Date: December 17, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2026
Nidia De La Cerda – Corpus Christi
Appointment Date: December 17, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2025
Edwin S. Flores Ph.D. – Dallas
Appointment Date: December 17, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2026
Rania M. Mankarious – Houston
Appointment Date: December 17, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2026
Robert P. "Rob" McClelland – Austin
Appointment Date: December 17, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2025
Adebola "Serah" Sulaiman – Mesquite
Appointment Date: December 17, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2026
SECURITIES BOARD, STATE
Robert R. Belt – Houston
Appointment Date: October 5, 2023
Expiration Date: January 20, 2029
David B. Montgomery – Houston
Appointment Date: October 5, 2023
Expiration Date: January 20, 2029
SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT, COUNCIL ON
Aaron P. Pierce Ph.D. – Plano
Appointment Date: January 2, 2025
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
Korina "Kori" Delapeña – Jonestown
Appointment Date: December 14, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2027
Ryan C. Dollinger – Plano
Appointment Date: December 14, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Quida J. Pryor – Sugar Land
Appointment Date: December 14, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Lea Ann Tatum – Palestine
Appointment Date: December 14, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
SPACE COMMISSION BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TEXAS
Gwendolyn D. "Gwen" Griffin – Kemah
Appointment Date: March 26, 2024
Expiration Date:
Kathryn L. "Kathy" Lueders – Brownsville
Appointment Date: March 26, 2024
Expiration Date:
John P. Shannon – Houston
Appointment Date: March 26, 2024
Expiration Date:
SULPHUR RIVER BASIN AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kelly D. Mitchell – Texarkana
Appointment Date: February 23, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Laronda K. Graf – Queen City
Appointment Date: January 13, 2025
Expiration Date: August 31, 2029
John R. Rutherford – Houston
Appointment Date: June 28, 2024
Expiration Date: August 31, 2029
TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS
Lauren A. Gore – Houston
Appointment Date: August 26, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2025
Benjamin C. "Ben" Kohlmann – Dallas
Appointment Date: August 19, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2027
TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM BOARD OF REGENTS
Eric J. Beckman – Frisco
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: August 31, 2029
Robert J. "Robb" Misso III – Cedar Park
Appointment Date: September 6, 2023
Expiration Date: August 31, 2029
Ronald D. "Ron" Rohrbacher – League City
Appointment Date: September 6, 2023
Expiration Date: August 31, 2027
Tiffany M. Tremont D.Sc. – New Braunfels
Appointment Date: September 6, 2023
Expiration Date: August 31, 2029
TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS
Ellen A. Amirkhan – Dallas
Appointment Date: July 22, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2027
Bernadette Carrasco Coleman – Denton
Appointment Date: July 22, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Kathleen J. Wu – Dallas
Appointment Date: July 22, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
TEXNET TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Lawrence N. "Larry" French – Austin
Appointment Date: December 13, 2023
Expiration Date:
TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Cathy Altman – Midlothian
Appointment Date: January 10, 2025
Expiration Date: March 15, 2029
Jeffrey H. "Jeff" Bradley – Huntsville
Appointment Date: January 10, 2025
Expiration Date: March 15, 2025
Casey Yeary Callas – Apple Springs
Appointment Date: January 10, 2025
Expiration Date: March 15, 2029
Megan W. Deen – Fort Worth
Appointment Date: January 10, 2025
Expiration Date: March 15, 2029
Steven L. "Steve" Roberts – Coldspring
Appointment Date: January 10, 2025
Expiration Date: March 15, 2029
David G. "Dave" Ward – Madisonville
Appointment Date: January 10, 2025
Expiration Date: March 15, 2029
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM BOARD OF REGENTS
Gregory C. "Greg" King – San Antonio
Appointment Date: October 9, 2023
Expiration Date: August 31, 2029
Jack B. Moore – Houston
Appointment Date: October 9, 2023
Expiration Date: August 31, 2029
Tammy Denton Murphy – Victoria
Appointment Date: October 9, 2023
Expiration Date: August 31, 2029
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM BOARD OF REGENTS
Cathy E. Bryce Ed.D. – Argyle
Appointment Date: December 11, 2023
Expiration Date: May 22, 2029
Carlos Munguia – Dallas
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: May 22, 2029
Teresa "Terri" Banning West – Lucas
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: May 22, 2029
VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
Laura G. Koerner – Fair Oaks Ranch
Appointment Date: March 28, 2024
Expiration Date: December 31, 2029
Charles W. "Chuck" Wright – Frisco
Appointment Date: March 28, 2024
Expiration Date: December 31, 2029
VETERANS' LAND BOARD
James R. Rothfelder – New Braunfels
Appointment Date: December 31, 2024
Expiration Date: December 29, 2028
VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
Stacy E. McLeod D.V.M. – Weatherford
Appointment Date: October 31, 2024
Expiration Date: August 26, 2029
Lawrence J. "Larry" Moczygemba D.V.M. – Berclair
Appointment Date: October 31, 2024
Expiration Date: August 26, 2025
Raquel R. Olivier – Houston
Appointment Date: October 31, 2024
Expiration Date: August 26, 2029
Randall L. "Randy" Skaggs D.V.M. – Perryton
Appointment Date: October 31, 2024
Expiration Date: August 26, 2029
WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
Tonya R. Miller – Austin
Appointment Date: September 16, 2024
Expiration Date: February 1, 2027
WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
Jose A. "Joe" Esparza – Elgin
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2027
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Greg Abbott
Governor
January 23, 2025
Austin, Texas
TO THE SENATE OF THE EIGHTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION:
I ask the advice, consent and confirmation of the Senate with respect to the following appointment:
To be Yoakum County Criminal District Attorney for a term to expire December 31, 2026, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified:
Paul E. Mansur
Denver City, Texas
(replacing Bill Helwig of Plains who resigned)
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Greg Abbott
Governor
January 24, 2025
Austin, Texas
TO THE SENATE OF THE EIGHTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION:
I ask the advice, consent and confirmation of the Senate with respect to the following appointments:
To be members of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for terms to expire November 15, 2029:
Michael S. "Scott" Adkins
El Paso, Texas
(Mr. Adkins is being reappointed)
Chad M. Craycraft
Dallas, Texas
(replacing Jason E. Boatright of Dallas whose term expired)
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Greg Abbott
Governor
January 24, 2025
Austin, Texas
TO THE SENATE OF THE EIGHTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION:
I ask the advice, consent and confirmation of the Senate with respect to the following appointment:
To be presiding officer of the Alamo Regional Mobility Authority for a term to expire February 1, 2026:
John C. Asel
Helotes, Texas
(replacing Michael J. "Mike" Lynd, Jr. of San Antonio whose term expired)
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Greg Abbott
Governor
SENATE BILL ON FIRST READING
The following bill was introduced, read first time, and referred to the committee indicated:
SB 2 by Creighton, Bettencourt, Campbell, Hagenbuch, A. Hinojosa, King, Middleton, Parker, Paxton
Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program.
To Committee on Education K-16.
MOTION IN WRITING
Senator Zaffirini offered the following Motion In Writing:
Mr. President:
I move that all remarks made for the election of the President Pro Tempore be reduced to writing and placed in the journal.
ZAFFIRINI
The Motion In Writing was read and prevailed without objection.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
(Motion In Writing)
Senator Zaffirini offered the following Motion In Writing:
Mr. President,
I move that the Senate adjourn until 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 28th.
ZAFFIRINI
The Motion In Writing was read and prevailed without objection.
ADJOURNMENT
Pursuant to a previously adopted motion, the Senate at 10:13 a.m. adjourned until 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 28, 2025.