Appointment
In August, Governor Greg Abbott appointed Amy Wren as the district attorney in Angelina County (after Layne Thompson’s retirement). Her term will last until December 31, 2026. Wren most recently served as the criminal chief in the DA’s Office in Nacogdoches County.
Award
Tara Avants, an assistant criminal district attorney in McLennan County, was recently named the 2025 Baylor Young Lawyer of the Year. Dean Jeremy Counseller and other representatives from Baylor Law School surprised her with the announcement. Avants is the chief of the Crimes Against Children Unit, which has brought justice to hundreds of perpetrators and their victims.