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Governor Abbott Reappoints Brown, Barta

02/12/2021

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Cassie Brown as Commissioner of Workers' Compensation at TDI for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023.

Cassie Brown of Austin has served as the Commissioner of Workers’ Compensation since June 2018. This appointment is subject to Senate confirmation. Read the press release on the governor's website.

 

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Earlier this week, Governor Greg Abbott announced the reappointment of Jessica Barta to the Injured Employee Public Counsel for a term set to expire February 1, 2023.

The Public Counsel helps injured employees in the workers' compensation system, oversees the ombudsman program, and advocates on behalf of injured employees.

Barta has served as the Injured Employee Public Counsel since October 2014. This appointment is subject to Senate confirmation. Read the press release on the governor's website.