Keith Pardue of Austin was named by Gov. Rick Perry to the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners for a term to expire Aug. 26, 2015.

Jeff Archer was named executive director of the Texas Legislative Council, shedding the "acting" portion of his title that he had carried since August.

Jennifer Teigen Doran has been appointed House Journal Clerk. An employee of the House Journal Office since 1999, she has in recent legislative sessions served as Voting Clerk and Assistant Journal Clerk.

Rene D. Truan has been named director of the newly created Permanent School Fund (PSF) Income Division of the General Land Office. Most recently, he was deputy commissioner of professional services and asset management at GLO.

Anne Idsal has been named general counsel at GLO, coming over from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality where she also served as general counsel.

Outgoing state Reps. Allan Ritter, R-Nederland, and Bill Callegari, R-Katy, have been named to Agriculture Commissioner-elect Sid Miller's transition team.

Emmanuel "Manny" Garcia is leaving his position as communications director for the Texas Democratic Party in order to take the job of senior strategist for Leticia Van de Putte's campaign for San Antonio mayor. The TDP is promoting Rachel Boyer to the position of press secretary.

Deaths: Betty King, 89, "gracious lady of the Capitol" and secretary of the Texas Senate for 24 years until her retirement in 2001. A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday in the Senate Chamber.