Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jason LaFond to the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative Governing Board. LaFond’s term will last until February 1, 2027. The Board is responsible for creating a business plan aimed at providing cost-effective drugs and other medical supplies for public employees.
Jason LaFond, based in Austin, currently works as counsel at Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP. He previously served as assistant solicitor general and associate vice president for Legal Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin. He is affiliated with the State Bar of Texas and its Civil Appellate Section, the Austin Bar Association Civil Appellate Section, and the Federalist Society. LaFond holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from the University of Maryland, a Master of Arts in Political Science from American University, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School.
Governor Abbott leads the executive office for the state government of Texas, focusing on economic development and education enhancement while supporting border security efforts and community initiatives. His office contributes to job growth across Texas and fosters innovation (https://gov.texas.gov/). Since his election in 2014, Abbott’s administration has worked on initiatives such as Operation Lone Star for border security and programs addressing child sex trafficking prevention (https://gov.texas.gov/). The governor’s office operates primarily out of Austin at the State Insurance Building (https://gov.texas.gov/).
The Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott forms part of the executive branch of state government (https://gov.texas.gov/) and has received national recognition, including Governor Abbott being named among TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in 2024 (https://gov.texas.gov/).
