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Julia Rathgeber
Julia Rathgeber is the former Texas Commissioner of Insurance. Rathgeber was first appointed to the position by Gov. Rick Perry effective May 27, 2013. Prior to her appointment, Rathgeber served as deputy chief of staff for Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst.
Rathgeber succeeded Eleanor Kitzman, who had served in the role since August of 2011. Gov. Perry declined to reappoint Kitzman as commissioner upon the expiration of her term in February 2013 and she subsequently failed to secure the two-thirds Senate confirmation vote during the 2013 session necessary to remain in office.[1][2]
Political career
Texas Insurance Commissioner (2013 - 2015)
Rathgeber was appointed by Gov. Rick Perry to a term effective May 27, 2013. She served in the position until January 2015, when she was replaced by David Mattax.[3]
Appointments
2013
Rathgeber was appointed as Texas Commissioner of Insurance by Rick Perry (R) on May 27, 2013, succeeding Eleanor Kitzman.[2]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Julia + Rathgeber + Texas + Insurance"
See also
External links
- Texas Department of Insurance
- National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Eleanor Kitzman |
Texas Commissioner of Insurance 2013-2015 |
Succeeded by David Mattax |
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