Appointments
Appointments for May 18, 2026
Appointed to the TexNet Technical Advisory Committee for a term to expire at the pleasure of the Governor, Baishali Roy, Ph.D. of Katy, Texas (replacing Philip M. "Mark" Boyd, Ph.D. of Houston).
Appointed to the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners for a term to expire September 5, 2031, Thomas J. "Justin" MacDonald of Kerrville, Texas (Mr. MacDonald is being reappointed).
Designating as presiding officer of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners for a term to expire at the pleasure of the Governor, Thomas J. "Justin" MacDonald of Kerrville, Texas (Mr. MacDonald is replacing Frank S. Denton of Conroe as presiding officer).
Appointments for May 19, 2026
Designating Kathey G. Comer of Tyler as presiding officer of the Texas Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders for a term to expire at the pleasure of the Governor. Ms. Comer is replacing Marc I. Diamond, Jr., M.D. of Dallas as presiding officer.
Appointed as the presiding officer of the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority for a term to expire February 1, 2027, Joyce A. Wilson of El Paso, Texas (Ms. Wilson is being reappointed).
Appointments for May 20, 2026
Appointed as the Student Representative for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for a term to expire May 31, 2027, Eli Heath of Lubbock, Texas (replacing Lisa D. Cantu of College Station whose term expired).
Appointed as the Student Regent for the Texas Southern University Board of Regents for a term to expire May 31, 2027, Joseph Carter of Houston, Texas (replacing Kohl E. Crawford of Garland whose term expired).
Appointed as the Student Regent for the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents for a term to expire May 31, 2027, Lisa D. Cantu of College Station, Texas (replacing Jaquavous S. Doucette of Prairie View whose term expired).
Appointed as the Student Regent for Texas Woman's University Board of Regents for a term to expire May 31, 2027, Jenna L. Crocker of Sanger, Texas (replacing David Jennings of Sanger whose term expired).
Appointed as the Student Regent for the Texas State University System Board of Regents for a term to expire May 31, 2027, Elizabeth Diaz Arreola of Dayton, Texas (replacing Donavan J. Brown of San Marcos whose term expired).
Appointed as the Student Regent for the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents for term to expire May 31, 2027, Rachel A. McLelland of Lubbock, Texas (replacing Eli Heath of Lubbock whose term expired).
Appointed as the Student Regent for the University of North Texas System Board of Regents for a term to expire May 31, 2027, Ronald Makumbi of Fort Worth, Texas (replacing Hayden B. Wochele of Waxahachie whose term expired).
Appointed as the Student Regent for the University of Texas System Board of Regents for a term to expire May 31, 2027, Jeremiah S. Clarke of San Antonio, Texas (replacing Lucas B. "Luke" Schwartz of Tyler whose term expired).
Appointed to the Advisory Council on Emergency Medical Services for a term to expire January 1, 2032, Trevor J. Stokes of Liberty Hill, Texas (replacing Michael S. "Mike" Clements of Cypress whose term expired).
Greg Abbott, Governor
TRD-202602140
Proclamation 41-4283
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; and
WHEREAS, a disaster has been declared at the local level by Willacy County;
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, Karnes, Kenedy, Kerr, Kimble, Kinney, Kleberg, La Salle, Lavaca, Live Oak, Mason, Matagorda, Maverick, McCulloch, McLennan, McMullen, Medina, Menard, Midland, Pecos, Presidio, Real, Refugio, San Jacinto, San Patricio, Schleicher, Shackelford, Starr, Sutton, Terrell, Throckmorton, Upton, Uvalde, Val Verde, Victoria, Webb, Wharton, Wilbarger, Willacy, 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 17th day of May, 2026.
Greg Abbott, Governor
TRD-202602093
Proclamation 41-4284
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 and that the presence of drought conditions in certain counties contributes to increased wildfire danger;
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 Anderson, Andrews, Aransas, Armstrong, Atascosa, Bailey, Bandera, Bastrop, Bee, Bell, Bexar, Blanco, Borden, Bowie, Brewster, Briscoe, Burnet, Caldwell, Calhoun, Cameron, Camp, Carson, Cass, Castro, Childress, Clay, Cochran, Collingsworth, Comal, Cottle, Crosby, Dallam, Dawson, Deaf Smith, Delta, DeWitt, Dickens, Dimmit, Donley, Duval, Fayette, Fisher, Floyd, Foard, Franklin, Freestone, Frio, Gaines, Galveston, Garza, Gillespie, Goliad, Gonzales, Gray, Grayson, Gregg, Guadalupe, Hale, Hall, Hansford, Hardeman, Hardin, Harrison, Hartley, Hays, Hemphill, Henderson, Hidalgo, Hockley, Hopkins, Howard, Hutchinson, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Jim Hogg, Jim Wells, Karnes, Kendall, Kent, Kerr, King, Kleberg, La Salle, Lamar, Lamb, Lavaca, Lee, Lipscomb, Live Oak, Llano, Lubbock, Lynn, Marion, Martin, Matagorda, Maverick, McMullen, Medina, Midland, Moore, Morris, Motley, Navarro, Newton, Nueces, Ochiltree, Oldham, Orange, Panola, Parmer, Polk, Potter, Presidio, Rains, Randall, Real, Red River, Refugio, Roberts, Robertson, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, San Patricio, Scurry, Shelby, Sherman, Smith, Starr, Stonewall, Swisher, Terry, Titus, Travis, Tyler, Upshur, Uvalde, Van Zandt, Victoria, Webb, Wharton, Wheeler, Wilbarger, Willacy, Williamson, Wilson, Wood, Yoakum, Zapata, and Zavala 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 17th day of May, 2026.
Greg Abbott, Governor
TRD-202602094
Proclamation 41-4285
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:
WHEREAS, I, GREG ABBOTT, Governor of the State of Texas, issued a disaster proclamation on July 4, 2025, as amended and renewed in subsequent proclamations, certifying that the heavy rainfall and flooding event that began on July 2, 2025, that included heavy rainfall and flash flooding, and caused 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 Bandera, Bexar, Burnet, Caldwell, Coke, Comal, Concho, Edwards, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Hamilton, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Kinney, Lampasas, Llano, Mason, Maverick, McCulloch, Menard, Real, Reeves, San Saba, Schleicher, Sutton, Tom Green, Travis, Uvalde, and Williamson 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. Any statutes that might prevent the transfer of bodies to families as soon as possible are hereby suspended, including Sections 264.514 and 264.515 of the Texas Family Code and Articles 49.04, 49.05, 49.10, and 49.25 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Further, 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 17th day of May, 2026.
Greg Abbott, Governor
TRD-202602095