On Tuesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott appointed one new member and reappointed two members to the Family and Protective Services Council, with terms lasting until February 1, 2031. The council advises on the operations of the state's Department of Family and Protective Services, according to the Office of the Texas Governor.
Tymothy Belseth, a program lead for The University of Texas Spark Program and a political science scholar with a Master's from Texas State University, has joined the Council. He has experience serving on boards such as FosterClub and Change I. Julie Krawczyk will continue her role on the Council, contributing her expertise in elder financial safety and her involvement with organizations supporting Adult Protective Services. Enrique Mata will also remain on the Council, bringing his background in public health nursing and experience from the Paso del Norte Center at Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, as reported by the Office of the Texas Governor.
Governor Abbott has appointed three members to the Family and Protective Services Council. Belseth has experience in foster care advocacy, Krawczyk works on protecting seniors from financial abuse, and Mata focuses on mental health policy. The appointees will provide recommendations to improve the department's operations, as stated by the Office of the Texas Governor.
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