by Texas Civil Statutes, ~ r t i l e6252-13a, 56, the Texas Register publishes executive orders issued by
or of Texas. Appointments and proclamations are also published. Appointments are published in
g~calorder. Addhionat information on documents submitted for publication by the Governor's Office can be
, the Texas D e p m e n t of Corrections has notified the Texas Attorney General in writing that the inmate population of the Texas
of Corrections has reached 95% of capeciry. as defined by statute and as imposed by the agreed older in Ruiz v. McCotter; and
AS, the Attorney General has certified, in writing, that the inmate -on
has reached 95% of the capacity, as defined above, of
Department of Corrections; and
AS, the Board of Pardons and Paroles has recommended, in writing. an award of 30 days of administrative good conduct time to
ate the overcrowded condition of the Texas Department of Corrections; and
by S.B. 215.70th Legislature. Regular Session,amending the Texas P h q Management Act, Article 61840. Texas Revised Civil
w t s
and shall order the director of the Texas Qepartment of Corrections to credit administrative good conduct time to all eligible
FORE, I, W i a m P. Clements. Jr.. Governor of Texas. under the authority vested in me, do hereby order the Director of the
ent of Corrections to credit to all eligible imnates. as &fined by SB.215. 30 total days of administrative good conduct time.
be effective immediately and shall apply to all imnates in the Texas Department of Corrections population as of the
on Friday,March 24, 1989, and shall be binding as authorized by law. This Executive Order may be m-ed
or
,as required to carry out the intent of the Legislature, until the emagency ovacrowding condition no longer exists.
ecutive order shall be effective immediately and shall remain in full force and effect until modified,amended, or rescinded by me.
Austin, Texas on January 9, 1988.
Willlam P. Clements, Jr.
Governor of Texas