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 
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Appointments Made July 13, 1995
      To be a member of the District Attorney for the 12th Judicial District, 
Grimes, Madison, and Leon Counties until the next General Election and until his 
successor shall be duly elected and qualified: Tuck Moody McLain, 607 Manley 
Street, Navasota, Texas 77868. Mr. McLain will be replacing David S. Barron of 
Anderson who resigned.

Appointments Made July 17, 1995
      To be a member of the Judge of Criminal District Court Number 5, Dallas 
County, until the next General Election and until his successor shall be duly 
elected and qualified: Manny Alvarez, 623 Tenison Memorial, Dallas, Texas 75223. 
Mr. Alvarez will be replacing Judge Pat McDowell of Dallas who resigned.
      To be a member of the Public Utility Commission of Texas for a term to 
expire September 1, 1999: Judy W. Walsh, 28075 Aquaduct, Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas 
78015. Ms. Walsh will be filling the unexpired term of Dr. Sarah J. Goodfriend 
of Austin who was not confirmed by the Senate.
      To be a member of the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation Board of 
Directors for a term to expire January 31, 1999: Don E. Cosby, 4713 96th Street, 
Lubbock, Texas 79424. Mr. Cosby will be filling the unexpired term of Yvette 
Clark of Nacogdoches who resigned.

Appointments Made July 18, 1995
      To be a member of the Texas Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle 
Board for a term to expire January 31, 2001: N. Scott Jones, 3 Hill Terrace 
Place, Cleburne, Texas 76031. Mr. Jones will be replacing Delma J. Abalos of 
Odessa whose term expired.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 19, 1995.
TRD-9509064
George W. Bush
Governor of Texas

Executive Order
GWB 95-9
Establishing the Texas Defense Economic Adjustment Advisory Council
   WHEREAS, the defense industry and the operation of military installations 
have a significant impact on the Texas economy; and
   WHEREAS, federal defense expenditures have decreased dramatically in recent 
years and are expected to continue to decline, potentially causing thousands of 
military and civilian job losses in the State of Texas; and
   WHEREAS, major Texas military installations have been identified for 
closure/realignment by the 1995 Base Realignment and Closure Commission, 
potentially resulting in additional job losses in Texas; and
   WHEREAS, Texas must have a coordinated state-wide response to deal with the 
reduction in federal defense expenditures and the resulting job losses and to 
protect and enhance Texas' long-term economic well-being.
   NOW, THEREFORE, I, George W. Bush, Governor of Texas, by the authority vested 
in me do hereby establish the Texas Defense Economic Adjustment Advisory Counci.
   Section 1: Mission of the Council
   (a) The Council shall advise regarding:
   (1) the development of a coordinated approach between all levels of 
government and the private sector to assist in the transition of impacted 
defense workers;
   (2) ways to assist defense-related companies diversify into other commercial-
based endeavors and expand domestic and international market opportunities;
   (3) incentives to persuade defense-related companies to remain or consolidate 
in Texas;
   (4) ways to assist defense-dependent communities plan and reorganize to meet 
the challenge of reduced defense contracts and base closures/realignments.
   (b) The Council shall provide a triennial report on its progress. The report 
should suggest specific regulatory reform, pilot initiatives, legislative 
change, or executive branch action.
   Section 2: Structure and Rules of the Council   (a) The Council shall consist 
of the following representatives:
   1. Form state government:
   Executive Director, Texas Department of Commerce as Chair
   Attorney General
   Comptroller of Public Accounts
   Executive Director, Texas Work Force Commission
   Commissioner of Higher Education
   Executive Director, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
   Executive Director, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
   Executive Director, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
   Executive Director, Public Utility Commission of Texas
   Chair, Texas Railroad Commission
   Executive Director, Texas Department of Transportation
   Executive Director, Texas Water Development Board
   2. A Vice-Chair appointed by the Governor.
   3. A member of the Texas Senate, appointed by the President of the Senate.
      A member of the Texas House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker 
of the House.
   4. Two members of the Texas Delegation to the United States Congress, one 
from the House of Representatives and one from the Senate.
   5. The Chairpersons, or their designees, of officially recognized Texas 
Community Base Redevelopment Authorities.
   6. Up to ten private sector members, representing businesses in the defense 
industry.
   7. One member appointed from a labor organization which represents workers in 
the defense industry.
   8. One representative from the U.S. Armed Forces from candidates stationed in 
Texas and recommended by the Department of Defense, and the Director of the 
Federal Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Texas both to serve in a liaison 
capacity.
   9. One representative from a defense-dependent community which is not 
represented by an officially recognized Texas Community Base Redevelopment 
Authority.
   10. Four members with economic development and defense-related experience.
   (c) The Council shall be organized into the following committees: Human 
Resources, Community Development, Environmental Issues, Defense Industry. The 
committee chairs will be designated by the Chair.
   (d) All members are appointed by the Governor to serve at his pleasure. The 
Governor may add representatives from other state agencies as deemed necessary.
   (e) The Office of Defense Transition Services, Texas Department of Commerce 
shall provide staff support to the Council.
   (f) Each state agency appointee shall designate a defense coordinator to 
represent the agency and provide support on defense transition issues to the 
Council and the Office of Defense Transition Services, Texas Department of 
Commerce.
   (g) The Council shall meet at the call of the Chair and shall be disbanded at 
the discretion of the Governor.
   (h) All Council members serve without compensation.
   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, July 19, 1995.
TRD-9509145
George W. Bush
Governor of Texas