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Fmcutive Orders
THE STWE OF TEXAS EXEC,^ DEPOF THE
GOVERNOR-AUSTIN,
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BXECUTIVB ORDER GWB 9801 .
RELAIING TO THE DESIGNKITON OF THE TEXAS SEW:
TARY OF STAlT3 AS CHIEP ' W O N TO MEXICO AND THE
BORDER REGION OF TEXAS
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Otherwise to promote good relations between Texas and Me%@ and
to resolve problems or explore opportunities relative to Teps and
Mexico.
Any other activiti& incident to the foregoing or otherwise related
thereto as appropriate or as requested.
George W. Bush. Governor of Texas
Filed: July 22, 1998
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WHWEAS. Texas and Mexico are linked by geography, sharing a
12Wmile bdrder, the longest border between any American state and
Mexico;
THE STATE OF TEXAS EXECUTlVE DEPARTMENT OF THE
WHBREAS. Texas and Mexico are linked by history, with s i g m b n t
portions of the land now comprising Texas having once been governed
by Mexico;
GOVERNOR-AUSTIN, TEXAS, EXBCUTIVE ORDER GWB 98-2
RELATING TO THE EMERGENCY SUSPENSION OF A
RBGUALTORY STATUTE . .
WHWZEiAS. Tcqs and M e d o are linked by family ties, with
approximately one quarter of Texans being of Hispanic origin, most
of whom are Mexican decent;
WHEREAS,a state of disaster has been declared for the State of
WHEREAS. Texas and Mexico are linked by culture, with many
Texans speaking Spanish, enjoying Mexican food and art, and
celebrating Maxican holidays like Dies y Seis and Cinco de Mayo;
3,1998, and expanded and extended July 23, 1998; and
WHEREAS, Texas Government Code Section 418.016 provide that
the Gwemor may suspend the provisions of any regulatory statute
prescribing the procedures for conduct of state business if strict
compliance with the provisions would in any way prevent, hinder
or delay necessary action in coping with a disaster; and
WHEREAS, drought conditions have resulting in depleted pasture
forage and hay supplies; and
WHEREAS, the suspension of certain statutory requirements will
allow farmers to access hay beyond a 150-mile radius without
obtaining a commercial driver's license.
NOW, THEUFORE,. I, George W. Bush, Gwernor of the State
of Texas, under the authority vested i n me and in accordance with
Texas Gwemment Code Section 418.016, do hereby suspend Texas
Transportation Code Section 522.004(a)(l)(B)with the limitation that
this suspension apply only to a vehicle used m.transpott hay.
This Executive Order shall terminate ninety (90) days forlthe date of
signature.
George W. Bush. Gwemor of Texas
F i : August 5, 1998
WHEREAS. Texas and Meixico are linked economically, with Mexico
being Texas' principal trading partner and with T w s accounting for
nearly half of all American trade with Mexico; and
WHEREAS, for the foregoing reasons. Texas greatly values its
relationship with Mexico and regards a friendly and cooperative
relationship with Mexico as being of immense importance to Texas.
NOW. THEREFORE. I, George W. Bush. Gwenror of the State of
Texas, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution anti laws of
this State, do hereby designate the Texas Secretary of State as
Chief Liaison to Mexico and the Border Region of Texas and charge
the ,Secretary of duties that include, but are not limited to, the
following:
Represent the Governor and the State of Texas at meetings and other
events,with Mexican and border leaders. and with the appropriate
federal and other officials.
Arrange and facilitate meetings and other engagements between the
Gwernor and Mexican leaders and between the Governor and border
leaders.
Attend events related to Mexico and the border as appropriate or as
requested.
Travel to Mexico to promote goodwill, tourism, trade, investment and
other kinds of economic development as appropriate or as requested.
Texas caused by the severe droughr and
WHEREAS,an Emergency Disaster Proclamation was issued on July
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THE STME OF TEXAS EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT OF THE
GOVERNOR-AUSm. TEXAS. EXECUTIVE ORDER GWB 98-3
RELATING TO THE CRZME STOPPERS ADVISORY COUNCIL
GOVERNOR Januury 15,1999 24 ~
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WHERElAS, by legislative enactment the Texas Legislature created
the Crime Stoppers Advisory Council, the regulation .of which ,is
codi6ed in Chapter 414 of the Texas Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature enacted S.B. 383, 73rd. Legislature,
Regular Session,.Section 3; provides that:
"An advisory committee as defined in Article 6252-33, Revised
Statutes. as added by this Act. that exists as of September 1. 1993.
is automatically abolished September 1, 1997, unless:
(1) the gwerning body of the agency estabdshes a different date un&r
Section 8. Article 6252-33. Revised statutes; or
(2) the advisory committee has a specific duration presckbed by
statute.
-AS,
it is unclear whether this abolition was intended to effect
the Crime Stopper Advisory Council; and
WHEREAS,an Attorney General's Opinion has been requested on
this issue, but not yet issued; and
we expect the 76th Legislature to reconsider the
abolition of the Crime Stopper Advisory Council. and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the State of Texas and all local'
crime stopper programs to continue the Crime Stoppers Advisory
Council; and
NOW. TI-EREFORE. I, George W. Bush. Gwernor of the State of
Texas under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the
laws of the State of Texas, do hereby create an interim Crime Stoppers
Advisory Council to exist and continue under the same terms and
conditions as those imposed by the Legislature until September 1.
1999.
This Executive Order shall be effective immediately and shall remain
in full force and effect until modified, amended, or rescinded by me.
George W. Bush, Governor of Texas
RELATING TO THE EMERGENCY SUSPENSION OF A KEGULrnRY S T m
WHEREAS, a state of disaster bas been declared for the State of
Texas caused by the severe drought; and
WHEREAS,an Emergency Disaster Prodlamation was issued on July
3, 1998,Gnd expanded and extended July 23, 1998; and
WHERE&U. Texas Government Code Section 418.016 provides that
the Goveplor may suspend the provisions of any regulatory statute or
rules of a state agency prescribing the procedures for conduct of state
business if strict compliance with the provisions wou1d.h any way
prevent, hinder or delay necessary action in coping with a disaster;
and
WHEREAS, drought conditions have resulted in depleted pastuie
forage and hay supplies; and
WHEREAS, the supsension of certain statutory requirements will
allow farmers to access hav in sufficient auanties from ~ersons
transporting the hay over a s&te maintained &way using Aersized
vehicles.
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F i :August 14, 1998
THE S T m OF TEXAS EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT OF TEE
GOVERNOR-AUSTIN. TBXAS.EXEORDER GWB 98-6
RELATING TO THE EMERGENCY SUSPENSION OF REGULAr
TORY STM'UTES AND RULES
IS, 1999 Texas Register
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Under the provisions of the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 (Chapter
q4the Emergency Disaster
418.016 of the Texas Govemment Code) a
Proclamation. dated, August 26, 1998, issue in response to the
f l d g caused by Tropical S t r h Charley, 'I.
Gemp
,' W. Bush
Governor of Texas do hereby suspend the application of Section
19(t) of the Manufactured Housing Standards Act. Article 52215
statute and Te~ras*e&p
CodeL
10, Section 80.w(a)(l), relating to the impoPtion 0 f . f for
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transactions. This suspension is only for title transactions,,rehting
to both the temporary and ultimate disposition of manufgctured
homes acquired from the Federal Emergency Management Agency
in response to'-the disaster. This otder is being issued to en'sure .
that existing procedures do not in any way prevent hinder. or dklay- "
necessary action in-coping wirh this disaster.
This order will remain in effect until rescinded or m&ed by me.
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THE STATE OF TEXAS EXEcUTIW DEPARTMENT OF THE.
GOVERNOR-AUSm. TBXAS.E X E C m ORDER GWB 98-4
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This Executive Order s ~ t e r m i n a t ninety
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(90) &ys from the date
of signature
George W. Bush Gwernor of Texas
George W. Bush. h v e q o r of Texas
pied: October 2%T i
Fi: August 11. 1998
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NOW, W O R E . I, George W. Bush. Governor of the State
of Texas, under the authority vested in me and in accordance with
Texas Government Code Section 418.016, do hereby suspend Texas
Transportation CadedS&&n 621.201(a) with the limitation that this
suspension apply only to h vehicle used to transport bales of hay
in addition to suspending aliy rules promulgated pursuant to Texas
Transportation Code Sections 623.017 and 623.Ml(a).
Proclamations,
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PROCLAMATION 41-2729
TO' ALL WHOM .THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:
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I, George W. Bush, Gpvernor of Texas, do hereby amend and mend
my July 3, 1998 Proclamation certifying that all 254 counties in 5e
State of Texas are threatened by extreme fire hazard. This thrdt was
drought and still exists statewide. Additionally,
caused by -me
these conditions persist with impacts affecting agriculture, hbf
systems, coupled with related health and human service,concem.
Therefore, in a m d a n c e with the authority vested in nie by.Sec2tion.
418.014 of the l b a s Government Code. I do hereby pmdaim~the
existence of such disaster and direct that all necessary,measures both
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public and private as authorized under Section 418.015 .of the
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be implemented to meet that disaster.
In accordance with the Statutory requirements. copies of this proclamation shall be filed with the applicable authorities.
George W. Bush. Governor of Texas
Filed:July 24,1998
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