e. Governor
IFuired bydTexas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-13a, 96, the Texas Register publishes executive orders issued by
overnor of Texas. Appointments and proclamations are also published. Appointments are published in
ation on documents submitted for publication by the Governor's Office can be
THE GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
AS, women comprise more than half the population of our nation and of this state;
AS, it is imperative that the potential of all citizens be utilized to the fullest extent ,without regard to sex, race, religion, geographic
national origin, or eumomic status;
achievement of this goal will be facilitated by a firm commitment to the physical, mental, and emotional health of women
s to information. education. and training; and
AS, this goal can best be accomplished by continuing and redirecting the Governor's Commission for Women,
REFORE. I, Ann W. Richards. Govemor of the State of Texas, under the authority vested in me. do hereby order that the
r s Commission for Women, hereinafter referred to as the Commission, is hereby continued without interruption. The purpose of the
is to work towards the goal of achieving equal health, educational, economic, politid, legal, and social opportunity and
for all citizens of our s-.
shall consist of twenty-nine (29) members appointed by the Governor for a term to expire February 1, 1993. Amalia
za shall serve as Chairperson and Dr. Mirian Sokol shall serve as Vice-Chairpenon at the pleasure of the Governor. The
appoint an Executive Director who shall assist the Commission as it adopts rules and procedures and develops and implements
consistent with the provisions of the executive order.
ion will have as its principal charge the achievement of the followmg:
, assess, and develop strategies, including community outreach activities, public-private partnerships, and coordination of
and state resources, to improve the mental, physical, and emotional health of women in Texas;
Focus attention on the special needs of women and families relating to health and safety, such as information and education about nutrition
d preventive medicine; access to health services in rural and border areas of the s ~availability
,
and affordability of health insurance for
w income families; and counse.lmg and services for individuals m recovery programs;
established task forces and policy groups, especially in the areas of health and human services, education and
e recognition of citizens' accomplishments and contributions to Texas;
e research, statistics, and information on the status of women;
a c l ~ o u s of
tablish a State Agency Council to assist the Commission m fulfiimg its charge.
oihmission shall make an annual wriuen report of its fmdings. activities, and recommendations to the Governor.
on shall meet quarterly or at the call of the Chairperson. A majority of the membership shall constitute a quorum for the purpose
the business of the Commission.
the Commission shall serve without salary but may be reimbursed for their t~avelexpenses incurred while attending officially
of the Commission.
tive Order shall be effectively immediately and shall remain in full force and effect until modified, amended, or rescinded by me.
n Austin, Texas, on November 6, 1991.
Ann W. R~chards
Governor of Texas