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Governor Abbott Reappoints Erin Lunceford to TDCJ Land Lease Board, Awaits Senate Confirmation

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Published on February 07, 2025
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Governor Greg Abbott made an important move in the management of lands owned by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. He has decided to reappoint Erin Lunceford to the Board for Lease of Texas Department of Criminal Justice Lands, a crucial group responsible for land leasing. The term for this reappointment is set to end on September 1, as reported by the Governor's Office.

Lunceford, who has extensive experience in law from her time as a judge of the 61st Judicial District Court in Harris County, is expected to offer valuable expertise to the board. In addition to her judicial role, she has worked as a mediator and arbitrator with Lunceford ADR, LLC. The appointment, however, is still subject to Senate confirmation before it can take effect.

Erin Lunceford has a specialization in Personal Injury Trial Law and is certified in Medical Malpractice as a Specialist by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Colorado Boulder and a Juris Doctor from the University of Houston. In addition to her legal work, Lunceford has served as a board member of the Houston Bar Association and as president of the Houston chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates.

The Board for Lease is tasked with ensuring the effective management of lands under the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.