AUSTIN, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Representative Brad Buckley, and Senator Brandon Creighton to the Education Commission of the States.
Both appointees will serve terms at the pleasure of the Governor.
The ECS, established over 50 years ago, plays a pivotal role in gathering and analyzing data pertaining to education needs and resources. Additionally, the commission fosters research in all matters of education.
Representative Brad Buckley, from Salado, brings a wealth of experience to the commission. Currently serving his third term in the Texas House of Representatives, Buckley represents House District 54, encompassing half of Bell County in Central Texas.
Beyond his legislative duties, Buckley has previously served as a school board member for the Killeen Independent School District, chair of the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce, and board member for Peaceable Kingdom Retreat for Children. He holds degrees including a Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Texas A&M University.
Joining Buckley is Senator Brandon Creighton of Conroe, who enters his third term in the Texas Senate representing Senate District 4, covering Montgomery, Harris, Chambers, Jefferson, and Galveston counties.
Creighton's legislative experience includes a prior spot in the Texas House of Representatives from 2007 to 2014, representing House District 16.
Currently, he serves as chair of the Senate Education Committee and the Senate Subcommittee on Higher Education. Creighton's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Texas at Austin and a Juris Doctor from Oklahoma City University College of Law.