Houston Daily

Governor Greg Abbott has issued a statement regarding the attack on Denton County Commissioner Bobbie Mitchell and her husband, Fred Mitchell. This incident resulted in the passing of Fred Mitchell. The Governor expressed his sympathies, stating: "Cecilia and I are heartbroken to hear of the passing of Commissioner Bobbie Mitchell’s husband, Fred Mitchell, after they were brutally attacked in their home this morning." Governor Abbott extended his gratitude towards the Lewisville Police Department and first responders who promptly attended to the incident and transported Commissioner Mitchell to a hospital. He added, "Cecilia and I pray for Commissioner Mitchell as she recovers from her injuries and for Fred Mitchell's family and loved ones as they mourn his death."

In 2023, Governor Abbott appointed Bobbie Mitchell to the Commission on State Emergency Communications. Her term is scheduled to end on September 1, 2029. The Commission oversees the state's 9-1-1 service program and the statewide poison control program.