Henderson County commissioners unanimously approved the appointment of Amanda DeShazo to the county’s Child Welfare Board.

Judge Daniels described the Child Welfare Board as a long-standing county board that assists children placed in the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) foster-care system, including distributing limited funds for needs such as car seats or monthly stipends. County officials said the board works with the auditors’ office to manage funds and that the position had been presented by the board president, April Roberts.

Commissioners said Amanda DeShazo is active in the community, noting she has served as a Kiwanis president and that her husband is associated with the local fire department. County staff said the board recently underwent restructuring; April Roberts and Jake Eckert were discussed as past or current leaders. Commissioners confirmed the board has no term limits and that members serve until they step down.

Motion and outcome: Commissioner Richardson moved and Commissioner McCam seconded the motion to appoint Amanda DeShazo to the Henderson County Child Welfare Board. The motion passed unanimously.