which will promote the purpopes of t h e task force; a n d
(i) perform other duties as may be requested by the governor.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, William P. Clements. Jr.,
Texas, under the authority vested in me do hereb
establish the Governor's Task Force on Undocumenk d Mex-
o n or before January 1, 1983, t h e task force shall make a
complete written report of its activities a n d recommendations to the governor.
T h e task force will consist of not more than 20
The task force shall meet regularly a t ' t h e call of the chairman. A majority of the membership shall constitute a
'quorum. The chairman shall, with the consultation of the
governor, establish the agenda for the task force meetings.
The Traffic Safety Section, Safety a n d Maintenance Operations' Division of the State Department of Highways and
Public Transportation, and the Texas Department of Public
Safety shall serve a s coordinating staff to t h e task force.
-whoshall serve in those positions a t the pleasure of
nor.
( 1)
the p u m b e r of illegal Mexican aliens
The members of the task force shall serve without compensation;and shall be respansible for their expenses.
All staie agencies-and units of local government a r e hereby
directed KQcooperate with a n d assist the task force in the performance ~f its duties.
This executive order shall b i effective immediately a n d shall
remain in full force and effect until modified, amended.. or
t
rescinded by me.
Issued in Austin, Texas, December 1, 1981.
Doc. No. 818788
William P. Clements. Jr..
Governor of Texas
For further information, please call (512) 475-3021
WPC - 37.
Establishing the Governor's Task Force on Undocumented
Mexican Work?.
WHEREAS, undocumented Mexican workers generally reside in the State of Texas for temporary periods of six months
and then return to their native country: and
I
WHEREAS. the undocumented Mexican workers residing in
Texas perform necessary functions a n d significantly contribute to Texas' favorable economic cljmate: a n d
WHEREAS, the undocumented M e x i c a ~workers residirig in
Texas must be afforded full protection of our laws and access
to vital human services: and
WHEREAS, current available estimates a r e t h a t the number
of undocumented Mexican workers in Texas range from
600,000 to three million.
WHEREAS, in July 1981, the administration propcmed a nationwide plan to legalize the immigration of foreign nationals
into the United States including undocumented Mexican
workers; and
WHEREAS, there is a need for a systematic a n d accurate
dck~rnentation.~rofiling
the number of illegal Mexican aliens
residing in Texas, their origins, living conditions. and future
residence plans; and
WHEREAS, such dczumenhtion will enable Texas' stnte
leadership to properly advise .the administration and Cona s to the scope of the illegal Mexican alien problem in
(3) current living conditions,
(4) future residence plans in Texas,
(5,' current wages received. and
(6) other relevant profile data.
(b) Perform other duties a s may be requested
governor.
complete written report of its activities, findi
mendations to the governor.
The task force shall meet regularly a t the c
man. A majority of the membersh
quorum. The chairman shall, with the con
governor. establish the agenda for task forc
tion a n d without reimbursement for thei
All agencies of state, and local governm
directed to cooperat& with and assist the tas
formance of its duties.
This executive order shall be effective immediately
remain in full force and effect until modified. am
rescinded.by me;
Doc. No. 818789
William P. Clements. Jr.
Governor of Texas
For further information, please call (512) 475-3021,
WPC-38
.
Evtablishing the Advisory Committee to the Texas
WHEREAS, the United States Congresh ena
Budget 6concilation Act of 19131; and'
denignates the stnte educational agency a s the
responsible for the administrathn and superv
grams for elementary and secondary education a n
Ih*tv.~trlrc.rI I . I!14V I
,
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(c) provide for timely public notice and public dissemination of the information provided pursuant to paragraphs (2)
and (3) of $564 of this chapter;
(d) beginning with fiscal year 1984, provide for an annual
evaluation of the effectiveness of programs assisted under
active and continuing copsultation with the state
THEREFORE, I, William P. Clements, Jr., Governor of
(D contain assurances that there is'compliance with the
specific requirements of this chapter; and
(g) perform other duties as may be requested by the
appointed by the governor who shall serve for twos and a t the pleasure of the governor. The member-
consultation of the governor, establish the agenda for advisory committee meetings.
sory committee is charged with the following responise the state educational agency on the allocation
horized functions of funds (not to exceed 20 % of
t of the statensallotment) reserved for state use
programs and projects which are to be impleand the allocation of such funds required to imple86 of this chapter, including administrative costs of
ng out the responsibilities of the state educational
under this chapter;
. .
The members of the advisory committee shall serve without
compensation and without reimbursement for their travel
and expenses.
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All agencies of State and local governments are hereby
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 1, 1981.
Doc. No. 818790
William P. Clements, Jr.
Governor of Texas
For further information, please call (512) 475-3021.
Volrtmc~6. Nttm her 92. Drcem her 11. -1981