THE GOVERNOR
 As required by Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-13a, sec.6, the Texas 
Register publishes executive orders issued by the Governor of Texas. 
Appointments and proclamations are also published. 
Appointments are published in chronological order. Additional information on 
documents submitted for publication by the Governor's Office can be obtained by 
calling (512) 463-1828.

Executive Order
GWB 95-4
Designating the Municipal Advisory Council of Texas as the State Information 
Depository
 WHEREAS, effective July 3, 1995, in an effort to avert fraud in the primary and 
secondary municipal bond markets, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") 
will require issuers of municipal bonds to file detailed annual reports on the 
fiscal status of their bonds,
 WHEREAS, the "SEC" has stated that a state may designate a depository by 
executive action through which all municipal issuers would file their annual 
disclosure reports; and
 WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 4, Section 10 of the Texas Constitution, the 
Governor is charged with the responsibility of conducting all intercourse and 
business of the State with the United States.
 NOW, THEREFORE, I, George W. Bush, Governor of Texas, by authority of the 
Constitution and laws of the State of Texas, do hereby PROCLAIM and designate 
the Municipal Advisory Council of Texas as the State Information Depository.
 This executive order shall be effective immediately and shall remain in full 
force and effect until modified, amended, or rescinded by me.

Executive Order
GWB 95-5
Creating the Governor's Planning Council for Stop Violence Against Women
 WHEREAS, the State of Texas recognizes the responsibility of the state to 
pursue a coordinated and integrated approach to improve the criminal justice 
system's response to violence against women; and
 WHEREAS, the approach shall be a partnership between law enforcement, 
prosecution, the courts, victim advocates, and service providers; and
 WHEREAS, the STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program is authorized by 
Sections 2001 through 2006 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 
1968, as amended by Title IV, Section 40121 of the Violent Crime Control and Law 
Enforcement Act of 1994 (P.L. 103-322);
 NOW, THEREFORE, I, George W. Bush, Governor of the State of Texas, by virtue of 
the power vested in me, do hereby create the Governor's Planning Council for 
STOP Violence Against Women, hereafter referred to as the Planning Council. The 
Planning Council is charged with the responsibility of developing a multi-year 
statewide strategy that will achieve a more proactive response, in the criminal 
justice system, regarding violence against women.
 The Planning Council will consist of not more than 20 members designated by the 
executive director of the Governor's Criminal Justice Division and shall be 
composed of representatives from law enforcement, prosecution, the courts, 
statewide domestic violence and sexual assault associations, nongovernmental 
victim service providers, victim advocacy, coordinating councils of governments, 
and other interested citizens.
 The executive director shall designate a chair and vice-chair from the 
membership. The Planning Council shall meet at the call of the chair.
 The members of the Planning Council will be performing functions in the aid of 
the state and will serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for their 
travel and per diem expenses when such expenses are incurred while in direct 
performance of official duties of the Planning Council.
 All agencies of the state and local governments and all nongovernmental victim 
service providers are hereby directed to cooperate with and assist the Planning 
Council in the performance of its duties.
 This Executive Order shall be effective immediately and shall remain in full 
force for a period of one year unless modified, amended, or rescinded by me.

Executive Order
GWB 95-6
Establishing the Governor's Juvenile Justice Advisory Board
 WHEREAS, the State of Texas recognizes the responsiblity of the State and its 
political subdivisions in the field of juvenile justice and delinqency 
prevention; and
 WHEREAS, there is need for effective statewide planning and coordination of 
juvenile justice and delinquency prevention activities and for implementation of 
the provisions of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, 
as amended, in the State of Texas;
 NOW, THEREFORE, I, George W. Bush, Governor of the State of Texas, by virtue of 
the power vested in me, do hereby designate the Governor's Criminal Justice 
Division as the sole agency for supervising the preparation and administration 
of the state plan for implementing the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency 
Prevention Act in Texas, and hereby establish the Governor's Juvenile Justice 
Advisory Board.
 The Governor shall appoint the Juvenile Justice Advisory Board, which shall:
 1. consist of not fewer than 15 or not more than 33 persons who have training, 
experience, or special knowledge concerning the prevention and treatment of 
juvenile delinquency or the administration of juvenile justice;
 2. include locally elected officials, representatives of local unites of 
government and of law enforcement and juvenile justice agencies such as peace 
officers, corrections or probation personnel, juvenile or family court judges, 
and public agencies concerned with delinquency prevention or treatment such as 
welfare, social services, mental health education, special education, or youth 
services departments;
 3. include (a) representatives of private organizations, including those with a 
special focus on maintaining and strengthening the family unit, those 
representing parents or parent groups, those concerned with delinquency 
prevention and treatment and with neglected or dependent children, and those 
concerned with the quality of juvenile justice, education, or social services 
for children; (b) representatives of organizations that use volunteers to work 
with delinquents or potential delinquents; (c) representatives of community-
based prevention or treatment programs; (d) representatives of business groups 
or businesses employing youth; (e) youth workers involved with alternative youth 
programs; and (f) persons with special experience and competence in addressing 
the problems of the family, school violence and vandalism, and learning 
disabilities;
 4. have a membership a majority of which (including the chairman) shall not be 
full-time employees of the federal, state, or local governments; and
 5. have a membership at least one-fifth of which shall be under the age of 24 
at the time of appointment, and at least three of which shall have been or shall 
currently be under the jurisdiction of the juvenile justice system.   The 
Governor shall designate a chairman.
 Pursuant to federal regulations governing implementation of the Juvenile 
Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, the Governor's Juvenile Justice Advisory 
Board is designated as the Supervisory Board. Duties of the Supervisory Board 
shall be as follows:
 1. advise the Governor's Criminal Justice Division on matters pertaining to 
juvenile justice and delinquency prevention, including Title II of the Juvenile 
Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act;
 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 Sections 233(a)(12), (13), 
and (14) of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act; and
 4. consult and seek advice and suggestions frequently from juveniles currently 
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 all juvenile justice and 
delinquency prevention grant applications submitted 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' services shall be an additional duty of 
their respective offices.
 All members of the Juvenile Justice Advisory Board shall serve without 
compensation. Necessary travel and per diem expenses may be reimbursed when such 
expenses are incurred in direct performance of official duties of the Board.
 The executive director of the Governor's Criminal Justice Division shall serve 
as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Governor's Juvenile Justice Advisory 
Board.
 The Governor shall fill any vacancy on the Juvenile Justice Advisory Board 
caused by death, resignation, or inability to serve. Inability to serve shall 
include failure to attend two consecutive meetings, either in person or by 
designee.
 All members of the Juvenile Justice Advisory Board shall serve at the pleasure 
of the Governor.
 The chairman or the executive director of the Governor's Criminal Justice 
Division may appoint qualified persons to advise the Juvenile Justice Advisory 
Board concerning specific juvenile justice matters. Such persons shall serve 
without compensation but may be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses 
upon approval of the executive director of the Governor's Criminal Justice 
Division.
 This Executive Order supersedes AWR 91-7 dated the 30th day of April, 1991, and 
is effective on the 26th day of May, 1995, and shall remain in effect until 
amended, modified, or rescinded by me.

Executive Order
GWB 95-7
Establishing the Governor's Drug Policy Advisory Board, Repealing Executive 
Order AWR 91-15
 WHEREAS, 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 industry, and the state; and
 WHEREAS, Congress passed and the President signed the Omnibus Anti-Drug Abuse 
Act of 1986 (P.L. 99-570) and 1988 (P.L. 100-690), which provide Texas with 
funding assistance to fight this menace in our state; and
 WHEREAS, the intent of the federal legislation and the recommendation of the 
U.S. Justice Department is to coordinate the expenditure of these moneys and to 
enhance their effective use in combating substance abuse;
 NOW, THEREFORE, I, George W. Bush, Governor of the State of Texas, under the 
authority vested in me, do hereby revoke, rescind, and repeal Executive Order 
AWR 91-15 and do hereby establish the Governor's Drug Policy Advisory Board, 
hereinafter referred to as the Advisory Board. The Advisory Board is charged 
with the responsibility of developing a statewide drug strategy taking into 
consideration suggestions from all parties interested in combating this problem. 
The Advisory Board will make recommendations for the expenditure of funds under 
the Acts, will report on the expenditure of funds by all agencies receiving 
federal drug-abuse funds, and will perform other duties as requested by the 
Governor.
 The Advisory Board will consist of not more than 13 members appointed by the 
Governor who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Advisory Board 
shall be composed of representatives from education, law enforcement, and other 
interested organizations and of other concerned citizens.
 The Governor shall designate a chair and vice-chair from the membership who 
shall serve in those positions at the pleasure of the Governor.
 The Advisory Board shall meet at the call of the Chair. A majority of the 
membership shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting the business 
of the Advisory Board.
 The Governor shall fill any vacancy on the Advisory Board caused by death, 
resignation, or inability to serve. Inability to serve shall include failure to 
attend two consecutive meetings, either in person or by designee.
 The members of the Advisory Board will be performing functions in aid of the 
state and will serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for their 
reasonable and necessary travel expenses incurred while attending officially 
called meetings of the Advisory Board.
 All agencies of state and local governments are hereby directed to cooperate 
with and assist the Advisory Board in the performance of its duties.
 This Executive Order shall be effective immediately and shall remain in full 
force and effect until modified, amended, or rescinded by me.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 30, 1995.
TRD-9506524
George W. Bush
Governor of Texas