Appointments for November 22, 2024
Appointed to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for a term to expire September 28, 2029, Arthur T. Mann of Hillsboro, Texas (Mr. Mann is being reappointed).
Appointed to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for a term to expire September 28, 2029, Darryl S. Tocker of Austin, Texas (Mr. Tocker is being reappointed).
Appointments for November 25, 2024
Appointed to the Advisory Council on Emergency Medical Services for a term to expire January 1, 2030, Brian K. Petrilla of Tomball, Texas (replacing Marian "Lucille" Maes of Angelton, whose term expired).
Appointed to the Advisory Council on Emergency Medical Services for a term to expire January 1, 2030, Rodney K. Tidwell of Post, Texas (replacing Karen M. Pickard of Ovilla, whose term expired).
Appointments for November 26, 2024
Appointed to the Business Advisory Council to the Texas Division of Emergency Management for a term to expire February 1, 2025, Aaron J. Negherbon of McKinney, Texas (replacing Justen R. Noakes of San Antonio, whose term expired).
Appointed to the Business Advisory Council to the Texas Division of Emergency Management for a term to expire February 1, 2025, Patricia A. Rigney of Edinburg, Texas (replacing Al A. Philippus of Boerne, whose term expired).
Appointed to the Business Advisory Council to the Texas Division of Emergency Management for a term to expire February 1, 2026, Matthew C. "Matt" Powell of Cedar Park, Texas (replacing Bart A. McKay of Dallas, whose term expired).
Appointed to the Business Advisory Council to the Texas Division of Emergency Management for a term to expire February 1, 2027, Michael R. "Mike" Matthews of New Braunfels, Texas (replacing Gina M. Spagnola of Galveston, whose term expired).
Appointments for December 2, 2024
Appointed to the Rehabilitation Council of Texas for a term to expire October 29, 2027, Christopher M. "Mark" Baird of San Angelo, Texas (Mr. Baird is being reappointed).
Appointed to the Rehabilitation Council of Texas for a term to expire October 29, 2027, Glenda J. Born of Austin, Texas (Ms. Born is being reappointed).
Appointed to the Rehabilitation Council of Texas for a term to expire October 29, 2027, Erica M. Kress of Aubrey, Texas (replacing Joseph D. "Joe" Powell of Irving, whose term expired).
Appointed to the Rehabilitation Council of Texas for a term to expire October 29, 2027, Michele L. Norris of La Porte, Texas (Ms. Norris is being reappointed).
Appointed to the Rehabilitation Council of Texas for a term to expire October 29, 2027, Shannon L. Rosson of Bedford, Texas (replacing Lisa M. Taylor Coward of Sour Lake, whose term expired).
Appointed as the Chief Executive and Public Counsel of the Office of Public Utility Counsel for a term to expire February 1, 2025, Benjamin C. "Ben" Barkley of Austin, Texas (replacing Courtney K. Hjaltman of Austin who was appointed to the Public Utility Commission of Texas).
Appointments for December 3, 2024
Appointed to the Texas Judicial Council for a term to expire June 30, 2029, George M. "Kevin" Bryant of Dallas, Texas (Mr. Bryan is being reappointed).
Appointed to the Texas Judicial Council for a term to expire June 30, 2029, David Dunmoyer of Pflugerville, Texas (replacing Rachel A. Racz of Houston, whose term expired).
Appointed to the Upper Colorado River Authority for a term to expire February 1, 2029, Nathaniel G. "Nathan" Callicoatte of Mertzon, Texas (replacing Hugh "Che" Stone, III of San Angelo, whose term expired).
Appointed to the Upper Colorado River Authority for a term to expire February 1, 2029, Wade T. "Tanner" Mahan of Menard, Texas (Mr. Mahan is being reappointed).
Appointed to the Upper Colorado River Authority for a term to expire February 1, 2029, Kathryn W. Mews of Menard, Texas (Ms. Mews is being reappointed).
Greg Abbott, Governor
TRD-202405848
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:
WHEREAS, I, GREG ABBOTT, Governor of the State of Texas, issued a disaster proclamation on July 8, 2022, as amended and renewed in a number of subsequent proclamations, certifying that exceptional drought conditions posed a threat of imminent disaster in several counties; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Division of Emergency Management has confirmed that those same drought conditions persist in certain counties in Texas;
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 Aransas, Atascosa, Bandera, Bastrop, Bee, Bexar, Blanco, Brewster, Burnet, Caldwell, Calhoun, Cameron, Childress, Clay, Collingsworth, Colorado, Comal, Crane, Culberson, Delta, Donley, El Paso, Foard, Franklin, Frio, Goliad, Grayson, Guadalupe, Hall, Hardeman, Hays, Hidalgo, Hopkins, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Jim Wells, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kleberg, Lamar, Lampasas, Lavaca, Live Oak, Llano, Loving, Lubbock, Matagorda, Maverick, Medina, Midland, Mitchell, Montgomery, Nueces, Pecos, Presidio, Rains, Real, Reeves, San Patricio, Scurry, Terrell, Travis, Uvalde, Val Verde, Victoria, Ward, Washington, Wharton, Wichita, Willacy, Williamson, Wilson, Winkler, Wood, and Zapata 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 25th day of November, 2024.
Greg Abbott, Governor
TRD-202405778
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:
WHEREAS, I, Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, issued a disaster proclamation on May 31, 2021, certifying under Section 418.014 of the Texas Government Code that the surge of individuals unlawfully crossing the Texas-Mexico border posed an ongoing and imminent threat of disaster for a number of Texas counties and for all state agencies affected by this disaster; and
WHEREAS, I amended the aforementioned proclamation in a number of subsequent proclamations, including to modify the list of affected counties and therefore declare a state of disaster for those counties and for all state agencies affected by this disaster; and
WHEREAS, the certified conditions continue to exist and pose an ongoing and imminent threat of disaster as set forth in the prior proclamations;
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 disaster for Aransas, Atascosa, Bee, Brewster, Brooks, Caldwell, Calhoun, Cameron, Chambers, Coleman, Colorado, Crane, Crockett, Culberson, DeWitt, Dimmit, Duval, Edwards, El Paso, Frio, Galveston, Goliad, Gonzales, Hidalgo, Hudspeth, Jackson, Jeff Davis, Jim Hogg, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kerr, Kimble, Kinney, Kleberg, La Salle, Lavaca, Live Oak, Mason, Maverick, McCulloch, McMullen, Medina, Menard, Midland, Pecos, Presidio, Real, Refugio, San Jacinto, San Patricio, Schleicher, Shackelford, Sutton, Terrell, Throckmorton, Uvalde, Val Verde, Victoria, Webb, Wharton, Wilbarger, Wilson, Zapata, and Zavala Counties and for all state agencies affected by this disaster. All orders, directions, suspensions, and authorizations provided in the Proclamation of May 31, 2021, as amended and renewed in subsequent proclamations, 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 25th day of November, 2024.
Greg Abbott, Governor
TRD-202405779
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:
WHEREAS, a disaster proclamation was issued on Friday, July 5, 2024, as amended later the same day and again on Saturday, July 6, 2024, certifying that Hurricane Beryl posed a threat of imminent disaster, including widespread and severe property damage, injury, and loss of life due to widespread flooding, life-threatening storm surge, damaging wind, and heavy rainfall in Anderson, Angelina, Aransas, Atascosa, Austin, Bastrop, Bee, Bell, Bexar, Bowie, Brazoria, Brazos, Brooks, Burleson, Caldwell, Calhoun, Cameron, Camp, Cass, Chambers, Cherokee, Collin, Colorado, Comal, Dallas, DeWitt, Delta, Dimmit, Duval, Ellis, Falls, Fannin, Fayette, Fort Bend, Franklin, Freestone, Frio, Galveston, Goliad, Gonzales, Grayson, Gregg, Grimes, Guadalupe, Hardin, Harris, Harrison, Hays, Henderson, Hidalgo, Hill, Hopkins, Houston, Hunt, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Jim Hogg, Jim Wells, Karnes, Kaufman, Kenedy, Kinney, Kleberg, La Salle, Lamar, Lavaca, Lee, Leon, Liberty, Limestone, Live Oak, Madison, Marion, Matagorda, Maverick, McLennan, McMullen, Medina, Milam, Montgomery, Morris, Nacogdoches, Navarro, Newton, Nueces, Orange, Panola, Polk, Rains, Red River, Refugio, Robertson, Rockwall, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, San Patricio, Shelby, Smith, Starr, Titus, Travis, Trinity, Tyler, Upshur, Uvalde, Van Zandt, Victoria, Walker, Waller, Washington, Webb, Wharton, Willacy, Williamson, Wilson, Wood, Zapata, and Zavala Counties;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, in accordance with the authority vested in me by Section 418.014 of the Texas Government Code, do hereby renew the aforementioned proclamation.
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 2nd day of December, 2024.
Greg Abbott, Governor
TRD-202405802