Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Carl Caton as chair of the Texas Commission on Marriage and Family, along with Michael Hiller and Robert Pearle, D.Min., as new members. Their terms will last until December 31, 2026. The Commission’s purpose is to research and develop approaches for strengthening marriages and families in Texas, as well as to provide recommendations to the legislature that support marriage and child-rearing.
Caton, who lives in New Braunfels, is the founder and president of The San Antonio Marriage Initiative. He previously led Caton Development, Inc. for over two decades. He serves on the board of the National Alliance for Relationship and Marriage and started Garden Ridge Men’s Bible Study. Caton holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Angelo State University.
Michael Hiller of Lakeway works as an attorney and mediator at Hiller and Associates PC. He is a member of both the State Bar of Texas and Travis County Advocates, with Board Certification in Family Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Hiller has established a divorce prevention program through the legal system and participates as a committee member for Healing Israel. His academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Semiotics from Brown University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Houston Law Center.
Robert Pearle, D.Min., based in Aledo, serves as senior pastor at Birchman Baptist Church. He is also involved with several organizations including serving on the executive board for the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention, as well as being a trustee for Hannibal-LaGrange University and Truett McConnell University. Pearle earned his Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry from Southern Bible College, followed by advanced degrees from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary.
Governor Abbott’s appointments aim to support efforts that promote healthy family environments throughout Texas.
