# Governor Abbott Appoints Blackwell To Upper Colorado River Authority Board Of Directors

Date: 7 Oct 2026
Released by: Office of Governor Greg Abbott

## MediaRelease.co Summary

Texas Governor Greg Abbott appointed Zane Blackwell of Eden to the Upper Colorado River Authority Board of Directors for a term set to expire on February 1, 2029. Blackwell is a retired utility lineman and a former member of the Eden Chamber of Commerce Board, Eden Economic Development and the City of Eden Water Task Force. He previously served as president of the Eden Consolidated Independent School District Board.

## Original release

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Zane Blackwell to the Upper Colorado River Authority Board of Directors for a term set to expire on February 1, 2029. Zane Blackwell of Eden is a retired utility lineman. He is a former member of the Eden Chamber of Commerce Board, Eden Economic Development, and the City of Eden Water Task Force. Additionally, he previously served as president of the Eden Consolidated Independent School District Board.

## Key details

- Issued by: Office of Governor Greg Abbott
- Published: 7 Oct 2026
- Publisher country: United States
- Subject country/region: Texas (United States)
- Original source: https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-appoints-blackwell-to-upper-colorado-river-authority-board-of-directors
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