| AUSTIN – This week, Governor Greg Abbott selected multiple qualified candidates to serve on behalf of Texans. 512th Judicial District Court In Williamson County – Governor Abbott appointed Sarah Moore as Judge of the 512th Judicial District Court in Williamson County for a term set to expire December 31, 2026, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Governor’s Commission For Women – Governor Abbott appointed Katrine Formby, Angela Akins Garcia, Hannah Wing Pontikes, Loreal Sarkisian, and Donna Williams and reappointed Gina Bellinger, Gita Bolt, Ashley Bowes Cash, Denise Castillo-Rhodes, Sasha Crane, Maru De La Paz, Amy Henderson, Nathali Parker Weisman, and Angelica Rosales to the Governor’s Commission for Women to a term set to expire on December 31, 2027. Additionally, the Governor named Nathali Parker Weisman chair and Denise Castillo-Rhodes vice chair of the Board. Governor Abbott has charged the Commission with developing a strategy and implementation plan to help make Texas the number one state for women-owned businesses and address human trafficking. Housed within the Office of the Governor, the Governor’s Commission for Women specializes in outreach, education, research, and referral services. Together with First Lady Cecilia Abbott, the Commission also proudly supports the foster and adoption outreach programs of the Heart Gallery. Public Utility Commission – Governor Abbott appointed Patrick Rhode to the Public Utility Commission (PUC) of Texas for a term set to expire on September 1, 2027, effective April 1, 2026. The PUC regulates the state’s electric, water, wastewater, and telecommunications utility industries and implements respective legislation and offers customer assistance in resolving consumer complaints. Seventh Court Of Appeals, Place 2 – Governor Abbott appointed Laura Pratt to the Seventh Court of Appeals, Place 2 for a term set to expire December 31, 2026, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Texas Department Of Information Resources – Governor Abbott has appointed Keri Pearlson to the Texas Department of Information Resources for a term set to expire February 1, 2031. The Board coordinates, monitors, and directs information resources management within state government. | 
