Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Amanda Crawford as the Commissioner of Insurance for Texas. Her term will last until February 1, 2027.
Crawford is currently the executive director of the Department of Information Resources and serves as the Chief Information Officer for the State of Texas. She previously held roles as deputy attorney general for administration and general counsel at the Office of the Attorney General of Texas. She is a member of the State Bar of Texas and a former president of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers. Crawford holds a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from The University of Texas at Austin and a Juris Doctor from the University of Houston Law Center.
The Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott, which operates from its main offices in Austin at the State Insurance Building, forms part of the executive branch responsible for statewide services and initiatives (https://gov.texas.gov/). Under Governor Abbott’s leadership since his election in 2014, this office has focused on economic development, education enhancement, job creation, individual liberties protection, parental empowerment in schooling, and border security (https://gov.texas.gov/). The office has also contributed to record employment levels in Texas and supports various community initiatives (https://gov.texas.gov/).
Crawford’s appointment continues a pattern by Governor Abbott’s administration to place experienced professionals in key state roles.
