Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jason LaFond to the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative Governing Board, with a term set to expire on February 1, 2027. The board is responsible for creating a business plan aimed at providing cost-effective drugs and medical supplies for public employees.
Jason LaFond is counsel at Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP in Austin. His previous roles include assistant solicitor general and associate vice president for Legal Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin. He is affiliated with the State Bar of Texas and its Civil Appellate Section, the Austin Bar Association Civil Appellate Section, and the Federalist Society. LaFond holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from the University of Maryland, a Master of Arts in Political Science from American University, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School.
The Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott leads the executive branch of state government and operates out of Austin’s State Insurance Building official website. Governor Abbott’s administration focuses on economic development, education enhancement, border security efforts, job growth, and fostering innovation official website. Since his election in 2014, Abbott has directed statewide services across Texas official website.
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