Houston Daily

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of Sara Oates and the reappointment of David Shurtz and Kay Rankin-Swan to the Credit Union Commission. Their terms will expire on February 15, 2031. The Commission is responsible for overseeing the Credit Union Department, which regulates credit unions chartered under Texas law.

Sara Oates from Austin serves as president of Total Appraisal Management & Review and is a second-generation real estate appraiser. Her previous roles include serving on the Appraisal Management Companies Advisory Committee and the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board. She volunteers with Westlake Business Incubator and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government from The University of Texas at Austin.

David Shurtz, based in Hudson Oaks, is EECU Credit Union's chief risk officer and general counsel in Fort Worth. He is affiliated with the State Bar of Texas and volunteers for Junior Achievement and Cook Children’s Radiothon. Shurtz earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Oklahoma and a Juris Doctor from Texas A&M University Law School.

Kay Rankin-Swan from Monahans works as chief of staff for the 143rd District Attorney’s Office. She participates in various organizations including the Permian Chapter of Credit Unions, Cornerstone Credit Union League, Southwest Sandhills WSC board, Monahans Chamber of Commerce, Monahans Ambassadors, and Monahans Lions Club where she serves as treasurer. Swan also has past experience with Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Independent School District's board. She graduated from Southwest CUNA Management School.

The appointments are pending Senate confirmation.