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Abbott appoints Hayes, Yelovich to plumbing board

Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Office of the Texas Governor, as published by Waco Tribune-Herald · August 21, 2026 · 1 min read

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Terms on the state plumbing board have been filled by Governor Greg Abbott's recent appointments. Two individuals will serve until September 5, 2031.

These appointments include a new member and a reappointed one. The new member is Julia Hayes, while Dave Yelovich will continue to serve.

Further information about these appointments can be found through the original source, which provides details about the governor's decisions regarding the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.

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Category: government · Published: August 21, 2026 · Source: Waco Tribune-Herald · Reading time: 1 min

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Abbott appoints Hayes, Yelovich to plumbing board

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