# Governor Abbott Appoints Cobern To Texas Historical Records Advisory Board

Date: 6 Oct 2026
Released by: Office of Governor Greg Abbott

## MediaRelease.co Summary

Texas Governor Greg Abbott appointed Trasa Cobern of Hurst to the Texas Historical Records Advisory Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2029. The board works to improve archival and records storage conditions statewide and to preserve permanent records documenting Texas history. Cobern is a vice president at the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth and advancement chair of Humanities Texas.

## Original release

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Trasa Coburn to the Texas Historical Records Advisory Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2029. The Board works to improve archival and records storage conditions throughout the state and ensures that permanent records documenting Texas’ history as a colony, province, republic, and state are preserved for future generations. Trasa Cobern of Hurst is vice president of development officer for the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth. She is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the advancement chair of Humanities Texas. Cobern received a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Texas A&M University and a Graduate Certification in Secondary Education from the University of North Texas.

## Key details

- Issued by: Office of Governor Greg Abbott
- Published: 6 Oct 2026
- Publisher country: United States
- Subject country/region: Texas (United States)
- Original source: https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-appoints-cobern-to-texas-historical-records-advisory-board
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