Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Richard B. “Rick” McCaslin, Ph.D., as the Texas State Historian for a term ending December 17, 2027. The role of the State Historian is to promote public understanding of Texas history, encourage its teaching in schools, consult with state leaders on historical matters, and deliver presentations on related topics.
McCaslin currently serves as Director of Publications for the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) after retiring from his position as Professor of Texas History at the University of North Texas. He is recognized as a Fellow of TSHA and has authored or edited twenty-one books, with eight receiving awards. His academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science from Delta State University, a Master of Arts in History from Louisiana State University, and a Doctorate from The University of Texas at Austin.
The Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott forms part of the executive branch of state government and maintains its main offices in Austin at the State Insurance Building according to information available on its official website. Since his election in 2014, Greg Abbott has led this office, which exercises authority across Texas and delivers services statewide. The office also focuses on areas such as job creation, economic opportunities, education enhancement, individual liberties protection, parental empowerment in schooling, and southern border security (source).
