Appointments
Appointments for May 28, 2026
Appointed to the Texas Commission on the Arts for a term to expire August 31, 2029, Janine L. Turner of Valley View, Texas (replacing Robert M. "Bobby" Lee of Amarillo who resigned).
Appointments for May 29, 2026
Appointed to the Sulphur River Basin Authority Board of Directors for a term to expire February 1, 2031, Robert "Reeves" Hayter of Paris, Texas (Mr. Hayter is being reappointed).
Appointed to the Sulphur River Basin Authority Board of Directors for a term to expire February 1, 2031, Shane J. Roethle of Sulphur Bluff, Texas (replacing Wallace W. "Wally" Kraft, II, D.V.M. of Paris whose term expired).
Appointments for June 1, 2026
Appointed to the Texas Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee for a term to expire January 31, 2027, Victor A. Fishman, Ph.D. of Allen, Texas.
Appointed to the Texas Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee for a term to expire January 31, 2027, Lin Zhou, Ph.D. of Lubbock, Texas.
Appointed to the Texas Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee for a term to expire January 31, 2029, Richard R. "Ross" Coffman of Austin, Texas.
Appointed to the Texas Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee for a term to expire January 31, 2031, John Jospehakis of Dallas, Texas.
Appointed to the Texas Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee for a term to expire January 31, 2031, John J. "Jeff" Prevost, Ph.D. of San Antonio, Texas.
Appointments for June 2, 2026
Appointed to the Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke for a term to expire February 1, 2027, Jennifer M. "Jen" Scott of Fort Worth, Texas (replacing Sherron D. Franks-Meeks, Ph.D. of Odessa who resigned).
Appointed to the Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke for a term to expire February 1, 2027, Lauri E. Speirs of Kennedale, Texas (replacing Maricela "Marcie" Gonzalez Wilson of Lakeway who resigned).
Appointed to the Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke for a term to expire February 1, 2031, Christine M. Cox of Aurora, Texas (replacing E'Loria Simon-Campbell, Ph.D. of Houston whose term expired).
Appointed to the Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke for a term to expire February 1, 2031, Brittany L. Henson of Hemphill, Texas (replacing Elie R. Balesh, M.D. of El Paso whose term expired).
Appointed to the Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke for a term to expire February 1, 2031, Remedios "Remmy" Perez Morris of Round Rock, Texas (Ms. Perez is being reappointed).
Appointments for June 3, 2026
Appointed to the Texas Industrialized Building Code Council for a term to expire February 1, 2027, Lee R. Ramsey of Aubrey, Texas (replacing Edward E. "Eddie" Martin, Jr. whose term expired).
Appointed to the Texas Industrialized Building Code Council for a term to expire February 1, 2028, Suzanne R. Arnold of Rowlett, Texas (Ms. Arnold is being reappointed).
Appointed to the Texas Industrialized Building Code Council for a term to expire February 1, 2028, Edwin O. "Scooter" Lofton, Jr. of Horseshoe Bay, Texas (Mr. Lofton is being reappointed).
Appointed to the Texas Industrialized Building Code Council for a term to expire February 1, 2028, Alfonso A. "Alex" Morales of Houston, Texas (Mr. Morales is being reappointed).
Appointed to the Texas Industrialized Building Code Council for a term to expire February 1, 2028, Jorge A. Olivares of San Antonio, Texas (Ms. Olivares is being reappointed).
Appointed to the Texas Industrialized Building Code Council for a term to expire February 1, 2028, John D. "Johnny" Scholl, III of Claude, Texas (Mr. Scholl is being reappointed).
Appointed to the Texas Industrialized Building Code Council for a term to expire February 1, 2028, William F. "Dubb" Smith, III of Dripping Springs, Texas (Mr. Smith is being reappointed).
Greg Abbott, Governor
TRD-202602286
Proclamation 41-4286
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:
WHEREAS, I, Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, issued a disaster proclamation on January 29, 2026, certifying under Section 418.014 of the Texas Government Code that the spread of New World screwworm northward from Mexico toward the U.S. southern border threatens Texas' livestock industry and economy and poses an imminent threat of widespread and severe property damage for all Texas counties; and
WHEREAS, the certified conditions continue to exist and pose an ongoing and imminent threat of disaster as set forth in the prior proclamation;
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 state of disaster for all Texas counties. All orders, directions, suspensions, and authorizations provided in the Proclamation of January 29, 2026, as renewed, 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 29th day of May, 2026.
Greg Abbott, Governor
TRD-202602255
Proclamation 41-4287
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:
WHEREAS, I, GREG ABBOTT, Governor of the State of Texas, issued a disaster proclamation on April 27, 2026, as amended and renewed in subsequent proclamations, certifying that the severe storm event that began on April 24, 2026, which included heavy rainfall, flash flooding, hazardous wind gusts, large hail, and tornadoes, is causing widespread and severe property damage, injury, or loss of life in several counties;
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 Calhoun, Cameron, Lamar, Palo Pinto, Parker, Victoria, and Wise 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 29th day of May, 2026.
Greg Abbott, Governor
TRD-202602256