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.

Office of the Governor
Appointments made January 22, 1998
To be appointed member of the TEXAS BOARD OF MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL 
RETARDATION for a term to expire January 31, 2003: Harriet Marmon Helmle, 15054 
Polynesian, San Antonio, Texas 78248. Ms. Helmle will be replacing Ann K. Utley 
of Dallas whose term expired.
To be designated as CHAIRMAN of the TEXAS BOARD OF MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL 
RETARDATION for a term at the pleasure of the Governor. Mr. Cooper will be 
replacing Ann K. Utley of Dallas as chairman. Mrs. Utley no longer serves on the 
board.
To be appointed as members of the TEXAS SKILLS STANDARDS BOARD for terms at the 
pleasure of the Governor: James E. Mitchell, 3003 Indian Mound Road, Georgetown, 
Texas 786628 (replacing John Hamice James of Midland who resigned); Edward "Ted" 
Lloyd O'Rourke, 1128 Postoffice Street, Galveston, Texas 77550, (replacing Betty 
Files of Abilene who resigned).
To be appointed as members of the TEXAS COMMITTEE FOR THE HUMANITIES for terms 
to expire December 31, 1999: Kathleen Ford Bay, 709 Lost Canyon, Austin, Texas 
78746, (reappointment); Randolph D. Hurt, Jr., 301 North Rio, Fort Stockton, 
Texas 7973504833, (replacing Dr. Thomas G. West of Irving whose term expired); 
Dr. Wright L. Lassiter, Jr., 1474 Bar Harbor Drive, Dallas, Texas 75232 
(reappointment).

Appointments made February 12, 1998
To be appointed as members of the TEXAS STRATEGIC MILITARY PLANNING COMMISSION 
for terms to expire February 1, 2001: Chino Chapa, 6803 Del Norte, Dallas, Texas 
75225 (reappointment); Dr. Charles A. Hines, P.O. Box 4409, Prairie View, Texas 
77446 (reappointment); Fred Lee Hughes, 24 Surrey Square, Abilene, Texas 79606 
(reappointment).

Appointments Made February 13, 1998
To be appointed as members to CONTINUING ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SPECIAL 
EDUCATION pursuant to Public Law 105-17 Individuals with Disabilities Education 
Act, Amendments to 1997 for terms to expire February 1, 1999: Jimmie Rose Drive, 
13517 King Phillip Court, Corpus Christi, Texas 78418; Edward G. Owens, P.O. Box 
6875, Huntsville, Texas 77342; Melody Vuicich, 6401 Sam Maverick Pass, Austin, 
Texas 78749; Betty Priddy Walker, 4222 Arcady Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75205; Lee 
Roy Williams, 710 Rose, Bryan, Texas 77802.

Appointments made February 17, 1998
To be appointed as CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, THIRD DISTRICT OF 
TEXAS, until the next General Election and until his successor shall be duly 
elected and qualified: Earl L. Yeakel, III, 2500 Greenlee Drive, Austin, Texas 
78703. Mr. Yeakel will be replacing Chief Justice Jimmy L. Carroll of Temple who 
resigned.

Appointments made February 19, 1998
To be appointed as members of the UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY, BOARD OF 
DIRECTORS for terms to expire February 1, 2003: Jack H. Brewer, 1110 12th 
Street, P.O. Box 1020, Robert Lee, Texas 76945 (replacing Patricia Pruitt Ivey 
of Robert Lee whose term expired); Fred C. Campbell, P.O. Box 186, Paint Rock, 
Texas 76866 (replacing Sara T. Ortiz of Colorado City whose term expired); Hope 
Wilson Huffman, 1419 Paseo de Vaca, San Angelo, Texas 76901 (replacing Carrol E. 
Hill of San Angelo, whose term expired).
To be appointed as members of the TEXAS COSMETOLOGY COMMISSION for terms to 
expire December 31, 2003: William (B.J.) Joseph, 2918 Bay Hill Court, Harlingen, 
Texas 78550 (replacing Dianna Mays of Greenville whose term expired); Heliana L. 
Kiessling, 416 Westwood, Friendswood, Texas 7755546 (replacing Lucille Garcia of 
San Antonio whose term expired).
To be appointed as members of the NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS for 
terms to expire February 1, 2003: W. Scott Bledsoe, III, P.O. Box 3, Oakville, 
Texas 78060 (replacing Robert D. Johanson of Three Rivers whose term expired); 
John William Howell, 113 Lost Creek Drive, Portland, Texas 78374 (replacing Ted 
Jones of Ingleside whose term expired); Leslie L.W. Kinsel, P.O. Box 677, 
Cotulla, Texas 78014 (replacing Thomas R. Faulkenberry of Brackettville whose 
term expired); August Linnartz, Jr. P.O. Box 753, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834 
(replacing Cleo Bustamonte, Jr., of Carrizo Springs whose term expired); Thomas 
M. Reding, Jr., 620 Colonial Drive, Portland, Texas 78374-4009 (replacing Janna 
Williams of Sinton whose term expired); Patricia Keane Sutton, Chulaguag Ranch, 
Box 444, Camp Wood, Texas 78833 (replacing Mary Autry of Pipe Creek whose term 
expired); Lawrence H. Warburton, Jr., 1821 Helen, Alice, Texas 78332 (replacing 
Bob Mullen of Alice whose term expired).
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