Governor Appoints Four to Texas School Safety Board

Gov. Abbott announced these appointments to the Texas School Safety Center board today (June 4, 2026):

• Appointed:
  • Jesus “Roberto” Rodriguez, Texas Southmost College President.
    
    
• Reappointed:
  • Bill Avera, Jacksonville ISD police chief / Texas School District Police Chiefs’ Association executive director.
    
    
  • Edwin Flores, Dallas attorney.
    
    
  • Rania Mankarious, Crime Stoppers of Houston CEO.