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for publication by the Governois Office can be obtained by calling (512)463-1828.
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THE; SP&IE OF TEXAS EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, OFFlCE OF THE GOVERNOR-AUSIXN, TEXAS, EXECUTIVE
ORDER
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RELATING TO CONSERVATION
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the State of Texas has perhaps the most diverse:natural
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50 states; and these resources contribute directly to
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economy and quality of life; and
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WHEREAS,consendon and yise utilization of these resources is a
to many factors, including rapid population
loss of natural areas, c o m t s associakd with
the risiog ddfor access to the outdoors:
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benefit from the many forms of economic activity ~sociatedwith
natural resources, including hunting, fishing, other fonns of &door
recreation, and nature to&,
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(iv) provide specific recommendations as to how the state. in
partnership with other goverpment entities, private landowners and
community-based groups can better meet the conservation and
outdoor recreation needs of the State of Texas in the future.
The Task Force shall have no final action authority.
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ninety-seven percent of the Texas landscape privately
the most serious"consercFation challenges in the
st$e;is.the continued breakup of family lands; and
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REAS, AS, many institutiok in Texas, including private landown-,
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health
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in Texas today; and
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nature burism offers =,+iting economic
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arising fsom .Texas9great natural d i ~ w i t y ;and
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The Governor shall appoint the members of the Task Force and he
shall designate a chair. The Task Force shall include members of
non-profit conservation organizations, private landowners, persons
affiliated with statewide conservation efforts, and community leaders.
The Task Force chair shall convene the Task Force'at the earliest
practicable time after appointment and shall accomplish its charge by
November 1,2000. It shall submit to 'the Govexnor a written summary
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of its findings and recommendations by November 1,2000.
The Task Foace shall meet as frequently as necessary upon call of the
Chair. A majority of the membership shall constitute .a quo& for
the purpose of conducting the business of the Task Porce.
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demand, aging infrastructure, and insufficient.
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:Texas should encourage responsible stewardship and
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. .. . ., ,.. -*OW;T&D?,REFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, GOVERNOR OF
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: '*&Wish the Governor's Task Force on Conservation to serve in an
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; advisory.capacity to the Governor. This Task Force shall
(I) examhie the impact of fragmentation on lands in Texas and the
wilWe habitat located thereon;
The members of the Task Force shall serve without salary. Reasonable and necessary travel and per diem expenses may be reimbursed
when such expenses are incurred in direct performance of official
duties, but such reimbursement shall not exceed $80 per day as permitted by Article M,Section 33, of the Texas General Appropriations
Act
This Executive Order shall be effective immediately and shall remain
in full force and effect until modified, amended, or rescinded by me.
George W. Bush, Governor of Texas
Filed: February 14, 2000
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($),.make rewmmendations as
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THE STATE OF TEXAS EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, OFFTCE OF THE GOVERNOR-AUSTIN, TEXAS EXECUTIVE
ORDER GWB 00-1A
RELATING TO AMENDllVG THE ORDER ESTABWSHRVG THE
GOVERNOR'S TASK FORCE ON CONSERVATION
WHEREAS, the Governor has established the Governor's Task Force
on Conservation; and
WHEREAS, the Governor has determined that the members of the
Task Force should be reimbursed for necessary and reasonable travel
expenses associated with conducting the official duties of the Task
Force; and
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GOVERNOR March 10, 2000 25 TexReg i921
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