THE GOVERNOR

Appointments

Appointments for June 18, 2026

Appointed to the Texas Early Learning Council for a term to expire at the pleasure of the Governor, Emily E. Groomer of Lakeside, Texas (replacing Terri Breeden of Wimberley who resigned).

Appointments for June 22, 2026

Appointed to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct for a term to expire December 31, 2027, Johnny L. "JJ" Isbell, Jr. of Houston, Texas.

Appointed as the Presiding Judge of the Eighth Administrative Judicial Region for a term to expire four years from the date of qualification, David L. Evans of Fort Worth, Texas (Judge Evans is being reappointed).

Appointments for June 23, 2026

Appointed to the Crime Victims' Institute Advisory Council for a term to expire January 31, 2028, Heather F. Ayala of Grand Prairie, Texas (Ms. Ayala is being reappointed).

Appointed to the Crime Victims' Institute Advisory Council for a term to expire January 31, 2028, Melissa A. Carter of Bryan, Texas (Ms. Carter is being reappointed).

Appointed to the Crime Victims' Institute Advisory Council for a term to expire January 31, 2028, Hillary A. England of Pflugerville, Texas (Ms. England is being reappointed).

Appointed to the Crime Victims' Institute Advisory Council for a term to expire January 31, 2028, Matthew L. "Matt" Ferrara, Ph.D. of Austin, Texas (Dr. Ferrara is being reappointed).

Appointed to the Crime Victims' Institute Advisory Council for a term to expire January 31, 2028, Forrest A. Mitchell of Corpus Christi, Texas (Mr. Mitchell is being reappointed).

Appointed to the Crime Victims' Institute Advisory Council for a term to expire January 31, 2028, Jeffrey D. "JD" Robertson of Wimberley, Texas (Mr. Robertson is being reappointed).

Appointed to the Crime Victims' Institute Advisory Council for a term to expire January 31, 2028, David E. Schwartz of Bellaire, Texas (Mr. Schwartz is being reappointed).

Greg Abbott, Governor

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