Abbott Appoints New Members to State Boards and Committees

Governor selects qualified candidates to serve on various state authorities and advisory groups.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 6:22pm

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A serene, cinematic painting of the Texas state capitol building, with the structure bathed in warm, diagonal sunlight and deep shadows, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation around the state's political processes.Governor Abbott's latest appointments aim to strengthen the leadership and direction of key state agencies overseeing critical functions in Texas.Austin Today

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced a series of new appointments and reappointments to state boards and committees, including the Angelina and Neches River Authority, the Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee, the School Land Board, the Texas 1836 Project Advisory Committee, the Texas State Technical College System Board of Regents, and the Texas State University System Board of Regents.

Why it matters

These appointments help shape the leadership and direction of key state agencies, authorities, and advisory bodies that oversee important functions like water resource management, early childhood education, public school funding, and higher education in Texas.

The details

The governor reappointed several existing board members while also naming new individuals to serve on these state entities. The appointees come from diverse professional backgrounds and will help guide policy and operations for their respective organizations over the coming years.

  • The new appointments were announced on April 10, 2026.

The players

Greg Abbott

The current Governor of Texas, responsible for making these appointments.

Jody Anderson

Reappointed to the Angelina and Neches River Authority Board of Directors and named as the board president.

Kimberly 'Kim' McRae Childs, Ph.D.

Reappointed to the Angelina and Neches River Authority Board of Directors.

Thomas Murphy

Reappointed to the Angelina and Neches River Authority Board of Directors.

Rachel C. Bowden

Reappointed to the Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee.

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The takeaway

Governor Abbott's latest round of appointments demonstrates his commitment to appointing qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to help guide the state's policies and programs across a range of critical areas.