Governor’s Committee On People With Disabilities

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Benjamin Willis and reappointed Kori Allen, Evelyn Cano, Richard Martinez, Joseph Muñiz, and Emma Faye Rudkin to the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities for terms set to expire on February 1, 2024. Additionally, the Governor named Richard Martinez as chair. The committee recommends changes in disability policies and programs, supports a network of committees on people with disabilities, issues awards to promote greater awareness, and promotes compliance with disability related laws.

State Board for Educator Certification

Scott Muri, Ed.D has been appointed to the State Board for Educator Certification for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023. The board develops certification and continuing education requirements and standards of conduct for public school teachers.

Finance Commission of Texas

Roselyn “Rosie” Morris, Ph.D. has been appointed to the Finance Commission of Texas for a term set to expire on February 1, 2026. The commission is the governing body of the state banking, savings and loan, and consumer credit agencies.