TEXAS, USA — Tall City native David Eyler has been appointed to the Texas School Land Board by Gov. Greg Abbott, according to Abbott's Press Office.
The news release states that the board manages the acquisition, sale and mineral leasing of lands that comprise the Permanent School Fund. The Permanent School Fund contributes billions of dollars each year to public education in Texas.
Below is Eyler's bio from Wednesday's news release:
"David Eyler of Midland is the owner and general partner of Milagro Resources, LP. He is a member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists and a member and former national president of the Society of Independent Professional Earth Scientists. Additionally, he is a former board member of the Sibley Nature Center, Permian Basin Petroleum Museum Pioneers, and the Midland Chapter of the FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association. Eyler received a Bachelor of Science in Geology from Miami University of Ohio."
Eyler's term is set to expire on Aug. 29, 2025.