Gov. Rick Perry has reappointed Robert Scott of Austin as Texas Commissioner of Education for a term concurrent with the term of the governor. The commissioner serves as head of the Texas Education Agency (TEA), which oversees the state’s 1,200 school districts and charter schools. This appointment is subject to senate confirmation.
Gov. Rick Perry has named Gail Lowe of Lampasas chair of the State Board of Education for a term to expire Feb. 1, 2013. The board and education commissioner oversee the state’s public school system. This appointment is subject to senate confirmation.