THE GOVERNOR

Appointments

Appointments for January 13, 2025

Promoted to the rank of Major General in Headquarters, Texas State Guard, Austin, Texas, with all rights, privileges and emoluments appertaining to this office, effective January 15, 2025, Roger O. Sheridan.

Appointed to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council for a term to expire August 31, 2027, Billie Bell of Hondo, Texas (replacing Tamara G. Rhodes of Amarillo, who resigned).

Appointed to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council for a term to expire August 31, 2029, Lauren H. Day of Austin, Texas (replacing D. Bailey Wynne of Duncanville, who resigned).

Appointed to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas Board of Trustees for a term to expire August 31, 2029, Laronda K. Graf of Queen City, Texas (replacing Frances "Nanette" Sissney of Whitesboro, whose term expired).

Appointed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Board for a term to expire February 1, 2029, Shawn N. Thierry of Pearland, Texas (replacing Jerry D. Bullard of Colleyville, who resigned).

Named as designee to the Homeland Security Council for a term to expire at the pleasure of the Governor, Freeman F. Martin of Liberty Hill, Texas (replacing Steve C. McCraw of Austin.) Colonel Martin will serve as Presiding Officer of the Council.

Named as designee to the First Responder Advisory Council for a term to expire at the pleasure of the Governor, Freeman F. Martin of Liberty Hill, Texas.

Named as designee to the Private Sector Advisory Council, pursuant to Government Code Section 421.042, for a term to expire at the pleasure of the Governor, Freeman F. Martin of Liberty Hill, Texas.

Appointments for January 14, 2025

Designating Bradley S. "Brad" Lomax of Corpus Christi as presiding officer of the Commercial Oyster Mariculture Advisory Board for a one-year term.

Pursuant to HB 1809, 88th Legislature, Regular Session, appointed to the Commercial Oyster Mariculture Advisory Board for a term to expire February 1, 2028, Mario A. Marquez of Palacios, Texas.

Appointed to Humanities Texas for a term to expire December 31, 2026, April L. Graham of Bryan, Texas (Ms. Graham is being reappointed).

Appointed to Humanities Texas for a term to expire December 31, 2026, Amanda S. Nobles of Longview, Texas (Ms. Nobles is being reappointed).

Appointed to Humanities Texas for a term to expire December 31, 2026, Kerry A. Reyna of San Antonio, Texas (replacing Trasa L. Cobern of Hurst, whose term expired).

Appointments for January 15, 2025

Appointed to the Rehabilitation Council of Texas for a term to expire October 29, 2027, Melva S. Henderson of Dallas, Texas (replacing Patrick D. Sturdivant of San Antonio, whose term expired).

Appointed as the Commander of the Texas State Guard for a term to expire at the pleasure of the Governor, Roger O. Sheridan of Bryan, Texas (replacing Anthony Woods of Frisco).

Appointed to the Texas Ethics Commission for a term to expire November 11, 2027, Geanie W. Morrison of Victoria, Texas (replacing Chad M. Craycraft of Highland Park, whose term expired).

Appointments for January 16, 2025

Appointed to the Family and Protective Services Council for a term to expire February 1, 2029, Katrina M. Griffith of Houston, Texas (replacing Bonnie C. Hellums of Houston, who resigned).

Appointed to the Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Council for a term to expire February 1, 2027, Lori Gabbert Charney of Austin, Texas (replacing Jeremy Triplett of Austin, who resigned).

Appointed to the Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Council for a term to expire February 1, 2027, Felicia A. Penn of San Antonio, Texas (replacing Sarah E. Abrahams of Austin, who resigned).

Appointed to the Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Council for a term to expire February 1, 2029, Kathryn K. Shields of Arlington, Texas (replacing Melissa G. Griffiths of Trophy Club, whose term expired).

Greg Abbott, Governor

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