Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jason LaFond to the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative Governing Board. LaFond’s term will last until February 1, 2027. The board is responsible for creating a business plan to provide cost-effective drugs and medical supplies for public employees.
LaFond, based in Austin, works as counsel at Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP. His previous roles include assistant solicitor general and associate vice president for Legal Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin. He is involved 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 operates as part of the executive branch of state government and is headquartered in Austin at the State Insurance Building (https://gov.texas.gov/). Since his election in 2014, Governor Abbott has led efforts focused on economic development, education enhancement, border security initiatives such as Operation Lone Star, and job growth across Texas (https://gov.texas.gov/). The office also collaborates with private sector entities to support community initiatives (https://gov.texas.gov/).
