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Neches Today
By the People, for the People
Texas Governor Announces New State Board Appointments
Abbott selects diverse candidates to lead key agencies and authorities
Apr. 10, 2026 at 11:22pm
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Governor Abbott's appointments to state boards and committees aim to guide the future direction of key Texas agencies and authorities.Neches TodayTexas 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.
The takeaway
Governor Abbott's latest appointments aim to strengthen the leadership and direction of key state agencies overseeing critical functions in Texas.