Jackson’s appointment came days after Peter Lake resigned from the helm of the Public Utility Commission of Texas. She will lead the agency until a permanent chair is announced.
In public remarks June 2, Texas’ Republican governor made it clear he isn’t afraid to call multiple special legislative sessions to pass priority bills.
The two Houston lawyers have over 100 years of experience between them. A date for the trial into the alleged misconduct of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton has not been announced.
Priority bills on property tax relief, teacher pay raises and more did not pass during the 140-day regular legislative session. Officials said they expect Gov. Greg Abbott to announce a special session soon.