Governor Greg Abbott announced on Mar. 24 the reappointment of Dana L. McGrath, Patrick Sturdivant, and Tiffany Walker to the State Independent Living Council for terms ending October 24, 2028. The council is responsible for developing the State Plan for Independent Living and serves as a resource on independent living issues for people with disabilities.
The appointments are important because the council helps guide policies and programs that affect Texans with disabilities, supporting their independence and access to services.
McGrath is an associate commissioner at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission in Austin and volunteers with the National Charity League. She holds degrees from Rice University and George Washington University. Sturdivant is vice president and principal strategy consultant at Deque Systems in San Antonio, serves on the board of Vibrant Works, and has a computer science degree from St. Mary’s University. Walker is chief mission officer at Vibrant Works in San Antonio, a licensed professional counselor, volunteers with SJRC Texas, and earned psychology degrees from Lamar University and Our Lady of the Lake University.
According to the official website, Governor Abbott’s office has contributed to Texas leading in job growth nationwide while maintaining its main offices in Austin at the State Insurance Building. The site also notes that Governor Abbott was listed among TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in 2024 according to official sources.
The Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott focuses on job creation, economic opportunities, education enhancement, individual liberties protection, parental empowerment in schooling decisions, and southern border security according to official information. Since his election in 2014 as governor according to official records, Abbott has led statewide efforts through his office’s authority across Texas.
