Fired by Texas Civil Statutes. Article 6252-13a. 56, the Texas Register publishes executive orders
$ by the Governor of Texas. Appointments and proclamations are also published. Appointments are
j.fzed in chronological order. Additional information on documents submitted for publication by the
nor's Office can be obtained by calling (512) 463- 1828.
itive Order
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the Municipal Advisory Council of Texas as the State Information Depository
effective July 3, 1995, in an effort to avert fraud in the primary and secondary municipal bond markets, the Securities and
ommission-("SEC) will require issuers .of municipal bonds to file detailed annual reports on the fiscal status of their bonds.
the "SEC" has stated that a state may designate a depository by executive action through which all municipal issuers would file
disclosure reports; and
. pursuant to Article 4, Section 10 of the Texas Constitution, the Governor is charged with the responsibility of conducting all
and business of the State with the United States.
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FORE. I, George W. Bush. Governor of Texas. by authority of the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas. do hereby
and designate the Municipal Advisory Council of Texas as the State Information Depository.
ecutive order shall be effective immediately and shall remain in full force and effect until modified, amended, or rescinded by me.
the Governor's Planning Council for Stop Violence Against Women
S. the State of Texas recognizes the responsibility of the state to pursue a coordinated and integrated approach to improve the
ustice system's response to violence against women; and
S, the approach shall be a partnership between law enforcement, prosecution, the courts, victim advocates, and service providers:
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George W. Bush. Governor of the State of Texas, by virtue of the power vested in me, do hereby create the
Council will consist of not more than 20 members designated by the executive director of the Governor's Criminal Justice
shall be composed of representatives from law enforcement. prosecution; the courts, statewide domestic violence and sexual
iations, nongovernmental victim service providers, victim advocacy, coordinating councils of governments. and other interested
,'.txecutive director shall designate a chair and vice-chair from the membership.
anning Council shall meet at the call of the chair.
utive Order shall be effective immediately and shall remain in full force for a period of one year unless modified. amended. or
lishing the Governor's Juvenile Justice Advisory Board
. the State of
Texas recognizes the responsiblity of the State and its political subdivisions in the field of juvenile justice and
S. there is need for effective statewide planning and coordination of juvenile justice and delinquency prevention activities and for
ation of the provisions of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, as amended, in the State of Texas;
The Governor shall appoint the Juvenile Judce Advisory Board. which shall:
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I. consist of not fewer than 15 or not more than 33 persons who have training, experience, or special knowledge concerning the preventi,
and treatment of juvenile delinquency or the administration of juvenile justice;
-2. 2. include locally elected officials. representatives of local unites of government and of law enforcement and juvenile justice agencies such
,3. include (a).representatives of private organizations, including those with a special focus on maintaining and strengthening the family un
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that use volunteers to work with delhauents or ootenkal dekauents: (c) raresentatives of cornmu&-b&
reve en ti on o r treatme
disabilities;
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The Governor shall designate a chairman.
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2. participate in the development and review of the State's juvenile justice plan;
3. annually submit to the Governor and the Legislature recommendations regarding state compliance with the requirements of Sectiol
233(a)(12). (13). and (14) of the Juvenile Justice and Dehquency Prevention Act; and
4. consult and seek advice and suggestions frequently from juveniles k t l y under the jursidiction of the juvenile justice system.
The Governor's Criminal Justice Division shall afford the Juvenile Justice Advisory Board the opportunity to review and comment on a
juvenik justice and dehquency prevention grant applications sybmitted to the Governor's Criminal Justice Division.
The Juvenile Justice Advisory Board shall meet at least annually and at such other times as may be necessary and appropriate.
All state officials' and employees' seavices shall be an additional duty of their respective offices.
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The executive director of the Governor's Criminal Justice Division shall serve as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Governor's Jwenil
Justice Advisory Board.
All members of the Juvenile Justice Advisory Board shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.
persons to advise the Juvenil
The chairman or the executive director of the Governor's Criminal Justice Division may appoint q&ed
Justice Advisory Board concerning speclficjuvenile justice matters. Such persons shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed fij
reasonable and necessary expenses upon approval of the executive director of the Governor's Criminal Justice Division.
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Establishing the Governor's Drug Policy Advisory Board, Repealing Executive Order AWR 91-15
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WHJlREAS, the abuse of drugs has created a major law enforcement crisis in Texas; and
WHEREAS, there is a need for a comprehensive and coordinated effort among parents. schools, law enforcement agencies. private indw
and the state; and
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WHEREAS. the intent of the federal legislation and the recommendation of the U.S.Justice Department is to coordinate the expenditu
these moneys and to enhance their effective use in combating substance abuse;
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