Texas Governor-elect Greg Abbott today announced personnel to fill key staff positions in his incoming administration, in addition to outlining his priorities for the upcoming legislative session, which include education, border security, economic expansion and tax reduction.
Staff Positions Announced by Governor-elect Abbott:
Judge Carlos Cascos – Secretary of State
Daniel Hodge – Chief of Staff
Julia Rathgeber – Deputy Chief of Staff
Robert Allen – Deputy Chief of Staff
Kara Belew – Budget Director
Jimmy Blacklock – General Counsel
Amelia Chasse – Press Secretary
Lauren Clay – Senior Advisor to the Governor for the Office of the First Lady
Reed Clay – Senior Advisor
Drew DeBerry – Policy Director
Jay Dyer – Deputy Legislative Director
Randy Erben – Legislative Director
Matt Hirsch – Communications Director
Erin Hodges – Special Assistant to the Governor
Chelsea Holden – Senior Advisor to the First Lady
Tracye McDaniel – President of the Texas Economic Development Corporation
Stacey Napier – Director of Administration
Luis Saenz – Appointments Director
Kim Snyder – Director of Scheduling and Advance
Jerry Strickland – Executive Director of Office of State and Federal Relations