Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is expected to avoid a potentially unlawful appointment for the statewide office of Comptroller of Public Accounts as part of an unusual plan to fill the vacancy, a source familiar with the decision told Bloomberg Law.
Ryan Autullo is a Texas Courts Correspondent. He covers law and legal affairs, with a particular focus on litigation and topics related to religious law and organizations. His work has been featured in notable publications such as USA TODAY, Yahoo News, and Bloomberg Law.




