Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Gary Halbrooks as the presiding officer of the North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority for a term set to expire on February 1, 2026. Halbrooks, who has been serving in this capacity since October 2021, is the CEO and president of Venue Properties, Inc. He has been a member of the North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority Board since 2012.
In a statement released by the Governor's office, it was highlighted that the Regional Mobility Authority plays a crucial role in financing, acquiring, designing, constructing, and maintaining transportation projects in 14 counties in North East Texas.
Gary Halbrooks, a resident of Tyler, Texas, is an active member of various professional organizations, including the National Association of Realtors, Texas Association of REALTORS, and the Greater Tyler Association of REALTORS. He is also a member of the First Baptist Church Tyler.
Halbrooks holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences from The University of Texas at Tyler and a Master of Legal Studies from Texas A&M University School of Law.
The reappointment of Gary Halbrooks reaffirms Governor Abbott's confidence in his leadership and expertise in overseeing transportation projects in North East Texas.