Appointments for January 20, 2006

Appointed to the Texas Forensic Science Commission, pursuant to HB 1068, 79th Legislature, Regular Session, for a term to expire September 1, 2007, Samuel E. Bassett of Austin.

Appointed to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, pursuant to SB 287, 78th Legislature, Regular Session, for a term to expire August 31, 2011, Elaine Mendoza of San Antonio.

Appointed to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, pursuant to SB 287, 78th Legislature, Regular Session, for a term to expire August 31, 2011, Joe Bob Hinton of Crawford.

Appointed to the Texas County and District Retirement System, Board of Trustees for a term to expire December 31, 2011, H.C. "Chuck" Cazalas of Corpus Christi (replacing Amador Reyna of Kountz whose term expired).

Appointed to the Texas County and District Retirement System, Board of Trustees for a term to expire December 31, 2011, Gerald "Buddy" Winn of Bryan (replacing Mitchell Liles of Dallas whose term expired).

Appointed to the Texas County and District Retirement System, Board of Trustees for a term to expire December 31, 2011, Lisa A. Hembry of Dallas (replacing Martha Gustavsen of Conroe whose term expired).

Appointed to the Automobile Theft Prevention Authority for a term to expire February 1, 2007, Cindy Ramos-Davidson of El Paso (replacing Ernest Garcia of Austin who resigned).

Appointed to the Automobile Theft Prevention Authority for a term to expire February 1, 2009, Jason Hartgraves of Frisco (replacing Macario Tristan of Carrollton whose term expired).

Appointed to the Automobile Theft Prevention Authority for a term to expire February 1, 2011, Carlos Luis Garcia of Brownsville (Mr. Garcia is being reappointed).

Appointed to the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying for a term to expire January 31, 2009, Nedra J. Foster of Silsbee (replacing William Willson who is deceased).

Appointed to the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying for a term to expire January 31, 2011, Paul P. Kwan of Houston (replacing Daniel Martinez of Lubbock whose term expired).

Appointed to the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying for a term to expire January 31, 2011, Anthony Treviño, Jr. of Laredo (replacing Steve Hofer of Midland whose term expired).

Appointed to the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying for a term to expire January 31, 2011, Douglas William Turner of League City (Mr. Turner is being reappointed).

Rick Perry, Governor

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RP 54

Relating to disaster recovery.

WHEREAS, Hurricane Katrina, a disaster in sister states, created an emergency disaster and emergency conditions for the people in the State of Texas beginning September 1, 2005; and

WHEREAS, Hurricane Rita struck the State of Texas on September 24, 2005, causing massive destruction in South and East Texas; and

WHEREAS, Texas Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams, in his role as leading the state’s long-term relief efforts in regards to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, has requested that I issue an executive order to further aid in the disaster recovery effort in order to continue to address the emergency conditions created by the disasters; and

WHEREAS, I do hereby certify that Hurricanes Katrina and Rita continue to create an emergency disaster and emergency conditions for the people in the State of Texas; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Texas Disaster Act of 1975, the governor is responsible for meeting the dangers to the state and people presented by disasters; and

WHEREAS, under Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, the governor is expressly authorized to issue executive orders declaring a state of disaster;

NOW THEREFORE, in accordance with the authority vested in me by Section 418.014 of the Texas Government Code, I do hereby declare a state of disaster for purposes of disaster recovery and response and direct that all necessary measures, both public and private as authorized under Section 418.015 of the Texas Government Code, be implemented to meet the disaster.

As provided in Section 418.016 of the Texas Government Code, all rules and regulations that may inhibit or prevent prompt response to this threat are suspended for the duration of the incident.

FURTHER, I hereby order that all actions taken pursuant to this executive order shall be preauthorized by the State Director of Homeland Security.

This executive order supersedes all previous orders in conflict or inconsistent with its terms and shall remain in effect and in full force until it expires by statute or it is modified, amended, rescinded, or superseded by me or by a succeeding Governor.

Given under my hand this the 10th day of January, 2006.

Rick Perry, Governor

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TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:

WHEREAS, Section 411.173(b) of the Government Code of the State of Texas directs that the governor shall negotiate an agreement with any other state that provides for the issuance of a license to carry a concealed handgun under which a license issued by the other state is recognized in this state, or shall issue a proclamation that a license issued by the other state is recognized in this state, if the attorney general of the State of Texas determines that a background check of each applicant for a license issued by that state is initiated by state or local authorities or an agent of the state or local authorities before the license is issued; and

WHEREAS, Section 411.173(b) of the Government Code of the State of Texas defines "background check" as a search of the National Crime Information Center database and the Interstate Identification Index maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation; and

WHEREAS, the governor has received a statement of finding from the attorney general that the State of Rhode Island performs background checks pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §11-47-18, and that those checks meet the requirements of Tex. Gov't Code §411.173(b); and

WHEREAS, the State of Texas is therefore authorized to recognize a valid permit to carry a handgun from the State of Rhode Island;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Rick Perry, Governor of Texas, do hereby proclaim that the State of Texas shall give full faith and credit to a valid permit to carry a handgun issued by the State of Rhode Island as long as Rhode Island permit holders comply with all laws, rules, and regulations of the State of Texas governing concealed carry, including age restrictions and types of weapons permitted. This recognition does not extend to licenses issued by Rhode Island local municipal authorities.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name and have officially caused the Seal of State to be affixed at my Office in the City of Austin, Texas, this the 13th day of January, 2006.

Rick Perry, Governor

Attested by: Roger Williams, Secretary of State

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TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:

WHEREAS, Section 411.173(b) of the Government Code of the State of Texas directs that the governor shall negotiate an agreement with any other state that provides for the issuance of a license to carry a concealed handgun under which a license issued by the other state is recognized in this state, or shall issue a proclamation that a license issued by the other state is recognized in this state, if the attorney general of the State of Texas determines that a background check of each applicant for a license issued by that state is initiated by state or local authorities or an agent of the state or local authorities before the license is issued; and

WHEREAS, Section 411.173(b) of the Government Code of the State of Texas defines "background check" as a search of the National Crime Information Center database and the Interstate Identification Index maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation; and

WHEREAS, the governor has received a statement of finding from the attorney general that the State of New York performs background checks pursuant to N.Y. Penal Law §400.00 et. seq., and that the City of New York performs background checks pursuant to New York City Law §5-01, et. seq., and that both checks meet the requirements of Tex. Gov't Code §411.173(b); and

WHEREAS, the State of Texas is therefore authorized to recognize a valid permit to carry a handgun from the State of New York or from the City of New York;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Rick Perry, Governor of Texas, do hereby proclaim that the State of Texas shall give full faith and credit to a valid permit to carry a handgun issued by the State of New York or the City of New York as long as the respective permit holders comply with all laws, rules, and regulations of the State of Texas governing concealed carry, including age restrictions and types of weapons permitted.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name and have officially caused the Seal of State to be affixed at my Office in the City of Austin, Texas, this the 13th day of January, 2006.

Rick Perry, Governor

Attested by: Roger Williams, Secretary of State

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TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:

WHEREAS, Section 411.173(b) of the Government Code of the State of Texas directs that the governor shall negotiate an agreement with any other state that provides for the issuance of a license to carry a concealed handgun under which a license issued by the other state is recognized in this state, or shall issue a proclamation that a license issued by the other state is recognized in this state, if the attorney general of the State of Texas determines that a background check of each applicant for a license issued by that state is initiated by state or local authorities or an agent of the state or local authorities before the license is issued; and

WHEREAS, Section 411.173(b) of the Government Code of the State of Texas defines "background check" as a search of the National Crime Information Center database and the Interstate Identification Index maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation; and

WHEREAS, the governor has received a statement of finding from the attorney general that the county police departments in the State of Hawaii perform background checks pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §134-9, and that those checks meet the requirements of Tex. Gov't Code §411.173(b); and

WHEREAS, the State of Texas is therefore authorized to recognize a valid license to carry a handgun from the State of Hawaii;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Rick Perry, Governor of Texas, do hereby proclaim that the State of Texas shall give full faith and credit to a valid license to carry a handgun issued by the State of Hawaii as long as Hawaii license holders comply with all laws, rules, and regulations of the State of Texas governing concealed carry, including age restrictions and types of weapons permitted.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name and have officially caused the Seal of State to be affixed at my Office in the City of Austin, Texas, this the 13th day of January, 2006.

Rick Perry, Governor

Attested by: Roger Williams, Secretary of State

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TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:

I, RICK PERRY, Governor of Texas, do hereby certify that severe drought conditions have caused a disaster in all 254 counties in the State of Texas and is continuing.

THEREFORE, in accordance with the authority vested in me by Section 418.014 of the Texas Government Code, I do hereby proclaim the existence of such threat and direct that all necessary measures both public and private as authorized under Section 418.015 of the code be implemented to meet that threat.

As provided in section 418.016, all rules and regulations that may inhibit or prevent prompt response to this threat are suspended for the duration of the incident.

In accordance with the statutory requirements, copies of this proclamation shall be filed with the applicable authorities.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name and have officially caused the Seal of State to be affixed at my Office in the City of Austin, Texas, this the 18th day of January, 2006.

Rick Perry, Governor

Attested by: Roger Williams, Secretary of State

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TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:

WHEREAS, a vacancy now exists in the membership of the Texas House of Representatives in District No. 106 which consists of part of Dallas County; and

WHEREAS, on November 22, 2005, the Texas Supreme Court issued its ruling in Neeley v. West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District, et al, and extended the trial court's injunction against further financing Texas public schools to June 1, 2006; and

WHEREAS, the Legislature must be called into Special Session in order to address the Court's ruling prior to June 1, 2006; and

WHEREAS, the Texas uniform election dates law is intended to serve the interests of voters by allowing consolidation of elections onto a limited number of uniform dates, but the interests of voters of District No. 106 would be better served in this unique case by permitting an earlier election on a non-uniform date in order to be fully represented in the legislative process; and

WHEREAS, Section 203.002 of the Texas Election Code requires that a special election be ordered upon such vacancy and Section 203.004 of the Texas Election Code requires that if the election is to be held as an emergency election, it shall be held on a Tuesday or Saturday occurring on or after the 36th day and before the 50th day after the date the election is ordered; and

WHEREAS, the governor of Texas is granted the discretion under Section 41.0011 of the Election Code to declare an emergency warranting holding a special election before the appropriate uniform election date; and

WHEREAS, Section 3.003 of the Texas Election Code, requires the election to be ordered by proclamation of the Governor;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICK PERRY, Governor of Texas, under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Statutes of the State of Texas, do hereby order an emergency special election to be held in District No. 106 on Tuesday, February 28, 2006, for the purpose of electing a State Representative for House District No. 106 to serve the term which began January 11, 2005.

Candidates who wish to have their names placed on the special election ballot must file their applications with the Secretary of State no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 30, 2006.

Early voting by personal appearance shall begin on Monday, February 13, 2006, in accordance with Section 85.001 of the Texas Election Code.

A copy of this order shall be mailed immediately to the County Judge of Dallas County; and all appropriate writs will be issued and all proper proceedings will be followed for the purpose that said election may be held to fill the vacancy in District No. 106 and its result proclaimed in accordance with law.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereto signed my name and have officially caused the Seal of State to be affixed at my Office in the City of Austin, Texas, this the 20th day of January, 2006.

Rick Perry, Governor

Attested by: Roger Williams, Secretary of State

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