This week, Governor Greg Abbott announced new appointments to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice. Martin Garza was appointed, while Faith Johnson and Sichan Siv were reappointed for terms that will end on February 1, 2031. The Board is responsible for overseeing the confinement, supervision, rehabilitation, and reintegration of individuals convicted of felonies in Texas.
Governor Abbott has led the Office of Texas Governor since his election in 2014. According to the official website, his administration has focused on job creation, economic opportunities, education enhancement, protection of individual liberties, parental empowerment in schooling, and southern border security (https://gov.texas.gov/). The office has contributed to Texas leading the nation in job growth and achieving record employment levels (https://gov.texas.gov/).
The Office of Texas Governor maintains its primary offices in Austin at the State Insurance Building (https://gov.texas.gov/) and delivers services across the state (https://gov.texas.gov/). In 2024, Greg Abbott was recognized by TIME as one of the 100 Most Influential People (https://gov.texas.gov/).
“Texas Board of Criminal Justice- Governor Greg Abbott appointed Martin Garza and reappointed Faith Johnson and Sichan Siv to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031. The Board provides confinement, supervision, rehabilitation, and reintegration of the state’s convicted felons.”
