Published: 06-11-07
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today appointed Ed Owens as Conservator of the Texas Youth Commission (TYC). Owens a lifelong criminal justice professional with more than three decades of experience has served as TYC Acting Executive Director since March and authored a long-term rehabilitation plan for the agency.“As Acting Executive Director Ed Owens has been an essential leader in the transformation and rehabilitation of the youth commission” Perry said. “There is no one more dedicated or more capable of rebuilding this troubled agency from the ground up and implementing the reforms passed by the legislature.”
“I appreciate Jay Kimbrough for faithfully answering the call of public service once again” Perry said. “Like the true Marine he is Jay showed unwavering dedication selflessness and tenacity in accomplishing his mission. Texas is better for his faithful service and I wish him the very best.”
