Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Theresa Chang and Karen Partee to the Texas Commission on the Arts. Their new terms will last until August 31, 2031. The commission works to support the arts across Texas, aiming to enrich the lives of residents and attract talented artists to live in the state.
Theresa Chang is an attorney based in Harris County. She has previously served as Judge of Harris County Civil Court #2. Her professional involvement includes membership in the State Bar of Texas, Law Focused Education, Inc. Board of Directors, and South Texas College of Law Board of Directors and Executive Committee. She has also been part of several other boards, such as the University of Houston Board of Regents and Asian American Bar Association of Houston Board of Directors. Additionally, she participates with organizations like Houston Grand Opera Underwriters and Theater Under the Stars Board of Directors. Chang holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from National Taiwan University, a Master’s degree from Texas A&M University Kingsville, and a Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law.
Karen Partee resides in McKinney and serves as executive vice president and chief marketing officer at Texas Bank and Trust Company. Since January 2024, she has chaired the Texas Commission on the Arts. Partee is certified by the Institute of Certified Bankers as a financial marketing professional and sits on several boards including those for ABA School of Bank Marketing and ABA Certified Financial Marketing Professionals. She is also involved with organizations such as the Texas Tech Alumni Association and Junior League of Longview. Partee earned her Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Texas Tech University along with additional qualifications from banking institutes.
“Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Theresa Chang and Karen Partee to the Texas Commission on the Arts for terms set to expire on August 31, 2031. The Commission fosters the development of a receptive climate for the arts that will culturally enrich and benefit state citizens in their daily lives and attract outstanding artists to become state residents.”
