Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ryan D. Larson as chair and Terence Davis as a member of the Child Protective Investigations Advisory Committee, with terms ending on September 1, 2029. The committee is tasked with improving the accuracy and consistency in applying investigative legal requirements and policies during investigations of child abuse, neglect, and exploitation involving individuals responsible for a child’s care.
Ryan D. Larson serves as the Presiding Judge of the 395th Judicial District Court in Williamson County, Texas. His previous roles include head administrative law judge at the Railroad Commission of Texas and assistant attorney general in the Texas Attorney General’s Office. Larson founded and presides over the Williamson County Family Recovery Court, which addresses cases involving families affected by substance use and mental health issues within Child Protective Services. He also established the Williamson County Community Coalition to support effective court outcomes through community partnerships. Larson is affiliated with several professional organizations including the State Bar of Texas, State Bar of California, Texas Bar Foundation, Williamson County Bar Association, Federalist Society, and Christian Legal Society. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from UCLA and a Juris Doctor from Southwestern Law School.
Terence Davis is currently judge of the 480th Judicial District Court in Williamson County. Previously he owned Davis Law Firm, P.C., is board certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and belongs to both the State Bar of Texas (Family Law Section) and various local legal groups. Davis helped found both the Williamson County American Inn of Court and Christian Legal Society of Williamson County. He also serves on Journey Bible Fellowship Church’s board and previously led Block House Municipal Utility District’s board. Davis earned his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University) and his Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University School of Law.
The Office of Governor Greg Abbott leads state executive efforts focused on economic development, education enhancement, border security initiatives such as Operation Lone Star, job creation, protection of individual liberties, parental empowerment in schooling decisions, community certifications through Travel Texas programs, collaboration with businesses for economic expansion—including work with companies like Southwest Airlines—and statewide delivery of government services (official website). Governor Abbott was first elected to lead this office in 2014 (official website) and maintains its primary offices at Austin’s State Insurance Building (official website). The office has received recognition for its leadership; Greg Abbott was named among TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in 2024 (official website).
