EXECUTIVE ORDER
THE STATE OF TEXAS
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
O~CEOFTHEGOVERNOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS
EXECUTIVE ORDER
GWB96-3
RELATING TO THE CREATION OF
THE GOVIlRNOR'S TASK FORCE AGAINST DRIVING WHlIEINTOXICATED
WHEREAS, alcohol and drug use are significant contributing factors to traffic
fatalities and accidents in Texas;
WHEREAS, the State of Teus bas a long histoIy of strong law enforcement
efforts focused to combat unlawful opetation of motor vehicles;
WHEREAS, further discussion and coordination by citizens and appropriate
state agencies will assist with the fight against the recurring problem of driving under
the influence of alcohol and drugs; and
WHEREAS. the State of Texas desires to pursue all alternatives to discourage
drunk driving. and the Governor of Texas seeks to supplement to the State's other
efforts to combat bebavior leading to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, George W. Bush, Gonrnor of Teus. by virtue of
the power vested in me, do hereby create and establish the Governor's Task Force
Against Driving While Intoxicated. to serve in an advisory capacity to the Governor,
the Department of Public Safety, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and the
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. This Task Force shall: (1) serve as a
clearinghouse for information from each of the three member state agencies regarding
their respective efforts to combat drunk driving in Texas; (2) assist in an advisory
capacity in the coordination of OWl programs or activities by the three member state
agencies and other local and stale offices; (3) make information regarding efforts by the
State to combat drunk driving available to the public; and (4) solicit input and
recommendations from victims and citizen groups regarding intoxicated driving issues.
The Task Force shall consist of up to five members, three of whom shall be
agency employees designated by the Chair of each of the respective governing boards
of the Department of Public Safety, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and the
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Additionally, at least one member, appointed
by the Governor, shall be a representative from a victims or citizens group. Each
member of the Task Force shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Governor
sball appoint the chairperson of the Task Force, who shall serve at the pleasure of the
Governor. 'the Task Force members, who meet at the call of the Chair, receive no
compensation, no per diem, and no reimbursement for expenses connected with Task
Foree service. This Executive Order shall be effective immediately and shalJ remain in
effect until modified, amended, or rescinded.
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E W. BUSH
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Attest:
'APR 251996
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