Gov. Rick Perry Appoints Garcia as Presiding Officer

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Published: 08-27-07

AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry appointed H.S. Buddy Garcia of Austin as presiding officer of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The TCEQ establishes oversees and implements clean air clean water and other environmental policies for the state of Texas.
 
Garcia was appointed to the TCEQ in January and most recently served as Texas Deputy Secretary of State where he was one of the state’s top ambassadors and leaders in efforts to promote new economic development.
He formerly served as deputy legislative director for the governor and special assistant to the governor for Texas/Mexico border affairs. Additionally Garcia served as a special assistant to then-Lt. Gov. Perry for South Texas Gulf Coast and environmental issues.
 
Garcia graduated from St. Joseph Academy in Brownsville and received his bachelor’s degree in political science from Southwest Texas State University now Texas State University.
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