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,Providing for The Continuation of The Governor's Commission for Women.
WHEREAS, it is imperative that the potential of all citizens be utilized to the fullest extent without regard to sex,
-gee, religion, national origin, marital or parental status;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, W i a m P. Clements, governor of Texq, under the authority vested in me, do hereby
order that the Governor's Commission for Women, hereafter referred to as the Commission is hereby continued
will be to promote the goal of achieving equal legal, economic,
without interruption. The purpose of the Co&on
political, educational, and social opportunity and advancenient of women.
twenty-nine (29) members appointed by the Governor for a two-year,term. Members
shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Governor shall designate a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson
, The Commission wilt consist of
agencies of state and local government are hereby diiqored to cooperate with and assist the Commission in
performance of its duties.
is executive order shall be effective immediately and shall remain in full force and effect until modified, amended,
Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 26, 1987.
Given under my hand this 26th day of February, 1987.
William P. Clements, Jr.
Governor of Texas
ting and Establishing The Texas Commission on The Bicentennial of The United States Constitution.
HEREAS, the development of appropriate activities in Texas to commemorate the Bicentennial of the Constitu-
e 'Commission, will consist of thirty (30) members appointed by the Governor for a one year term. The Gover-
nor shall designate a Chairman and Vice-Chairman from the membershp who, along with members shall serve
at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Commission shall have the responsibility for achieving the following;
(a) develop and establish appropriate activities to commemorate the Bicentennial of the Constitution:
(b) encourage private organizations to organize and participate in Bicentennial activities;
(c) develop and coordinate programs.emphasizing educational aspects of the commemoration;
(d) perform such other duties as may be requested by the Governor.
The Commission shall make a complete written report of their findings, activities and recommendations to the
Governor.
The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chairman. The Chairman shall establish the agenda for Commission
meetings.
The members of the Commission shall serve without salary.
All agencies of state and local government are hereby directed to cooperate with and assist the Commission in
the performance of its duties.
This executive order shall be effective immediately and shall remain in full force and effect until modified, amended, or rescinded by me.
Given under my hand on this 26th day in February, 1987.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on February, 26, 1987.
Given under my hand on this 26th day of February, 1987
William P. Cleeents, Jr.
Governor of Texas
Executive Order
WPC 87-3
Ertublrishing the Tans Criminal Just& Task F o m for the Comprehensive Review of the Cziminol
Justice SHem
WHEREAS, the first function of government at all levels is to protect and safeguard the lives and property of
its citizins; and
WHEREAS,in spite of the dedication and best efforts of the criminal justice community, the rate of crime has
steadily increased; and
WHEREAS,the pain and economic loss inflicted on our c i k r d t i n g from crime require priority attention
from private citizens and government officials alike;
NOW, THEREFORE,I, W
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m P. Clanents, Jr., governor of Texas, under the authority vested in me, do hereby
create and establish the Texas Criminal Justice Task Force herein& referred to as the Task Force.
The Task Force will consist of not more than seventy-five (75) members appointed by the Governor. The Oovernor
shall designate a Chairman and Vice-Chairman from the membership, who, along with the members, shall serve
at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Task Force is charged with the following responsibilities of studying and making recommendations, including
but not limited to, regarding -es.
of laws within the Texas Criminal Justice System; the effects of drug a d
alcohol abuse on our society and a strategy for prevention; the role of health science education institutions in the
delivay of health care in correctional institutions; the organhtional s t r u m of state criminal justice agencies;
the location of regional correctional facilities and their benefits their interaction with local communities; the theory
of an Offender Based Transaction System; and such other duties that may be directed by the Governor.
The Task Force shall make a complete written report of its activities, hskgs, and rcc0mmemMom to the Governor.
The Task Force shall meet at the call of the Chaimran, who may designate Committees within the Task Force
to study specific areas of the criminal justice system.
The members of the Task Force shall serve Jvithout compemath, but may be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary
expenses upon aljproval of the Director. of the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Oftice.
AU agencies of state and local government are hereby directed.tocooperate with and assist the Task Force in the
performance of its duties.
This Executive Order shall be effective immediatdy and shall remain in Pull force and effect until modif&, amended
or rescindad by me.
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