Relating to the Creation of the Governor's Anti-Crime Commission.

WHEREAS, one of the primary duties of government is to provide for the safety of its people and to ensure measures are in place for their continued protection; and

WHEREAS, the State of Texas recognizes the responsibility of the state to pursue a strategy to reduce drug related crime, sexual abuse, gang activity, and similar activities; and

WHEREAS, there exists a need for assessing the current programs, statutes, and regulations related to drug crimes, sexual abuse, gang activity, and similar activities;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Rick Perry, Governor of the State of Texas, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas, do hereby order the following:

1. Creation of Commission. A Governor's Anti-Crime Commission (the "Commission") is hereby created to advise the Governor on matters related to crime.

2. Composition and Terms. The Commission shall consist of members appointed by the Governor.

The Governor will appoint two members to serve as co-chairs.

The Governor may fill any vacancy that may occur and may appoint any other voting or ex officio, non-voting members as needed.

Any state or local officers or employees appointed to serve on the Commission shall do so in addition to the regular duties of their respective office or position.

All appointees serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

3. Duties. The Commission shall advise the governor on ways to:

* Better protect citizens and law enforcement through increased use of new technologies;

* Reduce gang activity, particularly prison gangs, as it relates to drug trafficking and abuse;

* Eliminate the profits of crime by providing local prosecutors with technical assistance;

* Strengthen the state's laws to better protect Texans against pedophiles and sexual predators; and

* Promote the use of effective prevention and treatment programs to help reduce drug-related crime.

4. Coordination. The Commission, through its advisory efforts, shall coordinate with national, state, and local entities and communicate with neighboring states and Mexico to address similar issues.

5. Report. The Commission shall report its findings to the Governor no later than December 1, 2002.

6. Meetings. Subject to the approval of the Governor, the Commission shall meet at times and locations determined by the co-chairs.

7. Administrative Support. The Office of the Governor and other appropriate state agencies shall provide administrative support for the Commission.

8. Other Provisions. The Commission shall adhere to guidelines and procedures prescribed by the Office of the Governor. All members of the Commission shall serve without compensation. Necessary expenses may be reimbursed when such expenses are incurred in direct performance of official duties of the Commission.

This order is effective immediately and shall remain in effect and in full force until modified, amended, rescinded, or superseded by me or by a succeeding Governor.

Given under my hand this the 14th day of May, 2002.

Rick Perry, Governor

TRD-200203000

BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF TEXAS (41-2900)

TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:

WHEREAS, the Board of Education for the Fort Worth Independent School District has requested that I exercise the governor's power to grant an emergency exception to the uniform election date requirements pursuant to Sections 41.001 and 41.0011, Texas Election Code, and grant its request for a special election on August 24, 2002, to fill a vacancy in the office of Board President; and

WHEREAS, the office of Board President for the Fort Worth Independent School District is unique among Texas school districts inasmuch as it is elected at-large by the voters of the District; and

WHEREAS, under Section 11.060, Election Code, the Board must fill the vacancy within 180 days of March 15, 2002, the date the vacancy arose due to the death of Mr. Gary Manny; and

WHEREAS, the next uniform election date upon which the voters could fill this vacancy would be Tuesday, November 5, 2002, a date occurring after the 180-day deadline for filling the vacancy; 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 views expressed by the Board, individual citizens, and representatives of diverse organizations suggest that the interests of voters would be better served in this unique case by permitting an earlier election on a non-uniform date; and

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

NOW THEREFORE I, RICK PERRY, GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Laws of the State of Texas, do hereby declare that the foregoing circumstances constitute an emergency and, accordingly, I grant permission for the Fort Worth Independent School District to conduct a special election on August 24, 2002, for the sole purpose of filling the vacancy in the office of Board President.

A copy of this order shall be mailed immediately to the Board of Education for the Fort Worth Independent School District, and, should the Board of Education choose to exercise its authority to call an election pursuant to this proclamation, said election may be held on August 24, 2002, in accordance with law.

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 10th day of May, 2002.

Rick Perry, Governor

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