http://governor.state.tx.us/news/appointment/ en Copyright 2013 2013-05-21T18:59:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/appointment/18550/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/appointment/18550/#When:18:59:00Z Gov. Rick Perry has appointed three members to the Governing Board of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI) for terms to expire Jan. 31, 2019. The board oversees the provision of all TSBVI services, budget preparation, policy adoption and appointment of the superintendent. Disabilities 2013-05-21T18:59:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/appointment/18548/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/appointment/18548/#When:16:07:00Z Gov. Rick Perry has named Mike Arismendez Jr. of Littlefield chair of the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, and also appointed two members to the commission for terms to expire Feb. 1, 2019. The commission oversees the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Public Safety 2013-05-21T16:07:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/appointment/18547/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/appointment/18547/#When:15:14:00Z Gov. Rick Perry has appointed Michael Bleier of Montgomery to the San Jacinto River Authority Board of Directors for a term to expire Oct. 16, 2013. The board conserves, protects and develops water resources for the San Jacinto River watershed. Natural Resources 2013-05-21T15:14:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/appointment/18546/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/appointment/18546/#When:15:12:00Z Gov. Rick Perry has named Kathy Shipp of Lubbock chair of the Texas Board of Nursing and reappointed three members to the board for terms to expire Jan. 31, 2019. The board ensures licensed nurses in Texas meet the necessary requirements to practice, and oversees accreditation of schools of nursing. Healthcare 2013-05-21T15:12:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/appointment/18539/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/appointment/18539/#When:19:48:00Z Gov. Rick Perry has appointed three members to the Assistive and Rehabilitative Services Council for terms to expire Feb. 1, 2019. The council assists the commissioner of the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services in developing rules and policies for the agency. Healthcare, Wellness & Aging 2013-05-20T19:48:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/appointment/18537/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/appointment/18537/#When:19:43:00Z Gov. Rick Perry has appointed four members to the Aging and Disability Services Council. The council recommends policies to the Health and Human Services Commission to assist the elderly and disabled in Texas. Healthcare, Wellness & Aging 2013-05-20T19:43:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/appointment/18536/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/appointment/18536/#When:19:31:00Z Gov. Rick Perry has appointed Don Hase of Arlington and reappointed Anthony Odiorne of Georgetown to the Governing Board of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission for terms to expire Feb. 1, 2015. The commission develops policies and standards for providing legal representation and other defense services for indigent defendants at trial, on appeal and in post-conviction proceedings. Criminal Justice 2013-05-20T19:31:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/appointment/18535/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/appointment/18535/#When:19:26:00Z Gov. Rick Perry has appointed Sharon Breckenridge Thomas of San Antonio to the Commission on Human Rights for a term to expire Feb. 1, 2015. The commission, which is now part of the Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division, investigates statewide employment and housing discrimination. Human Rights 2013-05-20T19:26:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/appointment/18499/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/appointment/18499/#When:20:34:00Z Gov. Rick Perry has appointed eight members to the Texas Medical Board. The board protects and enhances the public’s health, safety and welfare by establishing and maintaining standards of excellence used in regulating the practice of medicine and ensuring quality health care for Texans. Healthcare 2013-05-13T20:34:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/appointment/18497/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/appointment/18497/#When:19:13:00Z Gov. Rick Perry has appointed D. Wade Hayden of San Antonio and reappointed Charles Crenshaw of Spicewood to the Texas Private Security Board for terms to expire Jan. 31, 2019. The board licenses private investigation, security guard, burglar alarm, courier, armored car and access control companies, and also approves training schools for security officers and instructors. Criminal Justice, Law 2013-05-13T19:13:00-06:00