Appointments
Appointments for March 26, 2026
Appointed to the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners for a term to expire February 1, 2027, Manoranjan "Mano" Mahadeva of Frisco, Texas (Mr. Mahadeva is being reappointed).
Appointed to the Red River Authority of Texas Board of Directors for a term to expire August 11, 2027, Ruben Arias of Amarillo, Texas (replacing Todd W. Boykin of Amarillo who resigned).
Appointed to the Red River Authority of Texas Board of Directors for a term to expire August 11, 2031, Tonya D. Detten of Panhandle, Texas (Ms. Detten is being reappointed).
Appointed to the Red River Authority of Texas Board of Directors for a term to expire August 11, 2031, Ronald A. "Ron" Mullins of Archer City, Texas (replacing Mary Lou Bradley of Memphis whose term expired).
Appointed to the Red River Authority of Texas Board of Directors for a term to expire August 11, 2031, Troy L. Weber of Denison, Texas (replacing Stephen A. Thornhill of Denison whose term expired).
Appointments for March 27, 2026
Appointed to the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Board of Directors for a term to expire February 1, 2031, William R. "Will" Carbonara of Cuero, Texas (Mr. Carbonara is being reappointed).
Appointed to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement for a term to expire August 30, 2031, David A. Criner of Midland, Texas (replacing Michael W. "Mike" Griffis of Odessa whose term expired).
Appointed to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement for a term to expire August 30, 2031, Jason R. Griffin of Liberty Hill, Texas (replacing Jason D. Hester of Point Venture whose term expired).
Appointed to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement for a term to expire August 30, 2031, Rita J. Watkins, Ed.D. of College Station, Texas (replacing Patricia Garza Burruss of Dallas whose term expired).
Appointments for March 30, 2026
Appointed to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for a term to expire September 28, 2031, Monte L. Monroe, Ph.D. of Lubbock, Texas (replacing Bradley S. "Brad" Tegeler of Brenham whose term expired).
Appointed to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for a term to expire September 28, 2031, Norma C. "Leslie" Recine of Pantego, Texas (replacing David C. Garza of Brownsville whose term expired).
Appointed to the Nueces River Authority Board of Directors for a term to expire February 1, 2027, Mark A. Moczygemba of Poth, Texas (replacing Stacy L. Meuth of Floresville who resigned).
Appointed to the Nueces River Authority Board of Directors for a term to expire February 1, 2027, Chasey M. Sanchez, Ed.D. of Orange Gove, Texas (replacing Karin E. Knolle of Sandia who resigned).
Appointed to the Nueces River Authority Board of Directors for a term to expire February 1, 2031, Gary G. Krause of Leakey, Texas (replacing Anita L. "Nita" Shackelford of Leakey whose term expired).
Appointed to the Nueces River Authority Board of Directors for a term to expire February 1, 2031, Eliza Santos McElhaney of Corpus Christi, Texas (replacing Lisa Greenberg Molite of Corpus Christi who resigned).
Appointments for March 31, 2026
Appointed to the Upper Neches River Municipal Water Authority Board of Directors for a term to expire February 1, 2031, Philip George of Palestine, Texas (replacing Paul B. Morris of Palestine whose term expired).
Appointed as the Presiding Judge of the Tenth Administrative Judicial Region for a term to expire four years from the date of qualification, Fredrick "Alfonso" Charles of Longview, Texas (Judge Charles is being reappointed).
Appointments for April 1, 2026
Appointed to the Advisory Committee to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments for a term to expire February 1, 2029. Nelda T. Cacciotti of Aledo, Texas (replacing Jennifer M. "Jenn" Gonzalez, Ph.D. of Dallas who resigned).
Appointed to the Advisory Committee to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments for a term to expire February 1, 2031, Blake R. Harris, Ph.D. of Belton, Texas (replacing James B. "Brian" Eby of Wichita Falls whose term expired).
Appointed to the Advisory Committee to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments for a term to expire February 1, 2031, Trenton R. "Trent" Marshall of Burleson, Texas (Mr. Marshall is being reappointed).
Appointed to the Advisory Committee to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments for a term to expire February 1, 2031, Stacey L. Mathews of Austin, Texas (replacing Justin J. "J.J." Koch of Dallas whose term expired).
Appointed to the Advisory Committee to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments for a term to expire February 1, 2031, Casey C. O'Neal, Ph.D. of Austin, Texas (Dr. O'Neal is being reappointed).
Appointed to the Rio Grande Compact Commission for a term to expire June 9, 2031, Robert S. "Bobby" Skov of Fabens, Texas (Mr. Skov is being reappointed).
Appointed as the presiding officer of the Texas Funeral Service Commission for a term to expire at the pleasure of the Governor, Eric C. Opiela of Austin, Texas (replacing Kristin D. Tips of San Antonio).
Greg Abbott, Governor
TRD-202601443
Proclamation 41-4273
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 towards 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 30th day of March, 2026.
Greg Abbott, Governor
TRD-202601427