TITLE GOVERNOR

Appointments

Appointments for December 9, 2005

Appointed to the Upper Colorado River Authority for a term to expire February 1, 2007, John Nikolauk of Eldorado (replacing Ray Alderman of Winters whose term expired).

Appointed to the Upper Colorado River Authority for a term to expire February 1, 2007, Ralph Edward Hoelscher of Miles (Mr. Hoelscher is being reappointed).

Appointed to the Upper Colorado River Authority for a term to expire February 1, 2007, Dorris Sonnenberg of Bronte (Ms. Sonnenberg is being reappointed).

Appointed to the Upper Colorado River Authority for a term to expire February 1, 2009, Fred R. Campbell of Paint Rock (Mr. Campbell is being reappointed).

Appointed to the Upper Colorado River Authority for a term to expire February 1, 2009, Hope Wilson Huffman of San Angelo (Ms. Huffman is being reappointed).

Appointed to the Upper Colorado River Authority for a term to expire February 1, 2011, Hyman Dale Sauer of Eldorado (Mr. Sauer is being reappointed).

Appointed to the Upper Colorado River Authority for a term to expire February 1, 2011, Winfree Leroy Brown of Christoval (replacing Raymond Meza of San Angelo who resigned).

Appointed to the Upper Colorado River Authority for a term to expire February 1, 2011, Jeffie Harmon Roberts of Robert Lee (Ms. Roberts is being reappointed).

Appointed to the Health and Human Services Council for a term to expire February 1, 2009, Fernando M. Treviño of Southlake (replacing Gwen Shea who resigned).

Appointed to the Health and Human Services Council for a term to expire February 1, 2011, Mi Yun (Maryann) Choi, M.D. of Georgetown (Reappointment).

Appointed to the Health and Human Services Council for a term to expire February 1, 2011, Robert A. Valadez of San Antonio (Reappointment).

Appointed to the Health and Human Services Council for a term to expire February 1, 2011, Kathleen Angel of Austin (Reappointment).

Appointed to the Texas Medical Board District Three Review Committee for a term to expire January 15, 2008, Lee S. Anderson, M.D. of Fort Worth (replacing Robert Henderson of Amarillo whose term expired).

Appointed as the Injured Employee Public Counsel, pursuant to HB 7, 79th Legislature, Regular Session, for a term to expire February 1, 2007, Norman W. Darwin of Weatherford.

Appointments for December 14, 2005

Appointed to the Governing Board for the Texas School for the Deaf for a term to expire January 31, 2009, Angela Wolf of Austin (replacing Nancy Munger of Kyle whose term expired).

Appointed to the Governing Board for the Texas School for the Deaf for a term to expired January 31, 2011, Jean F. Andrews, Ph.D. of Beaumont (Dr. Andrews is being reappointed).

Appointed to the Governing Board for the Texas School for the Deaf for a term to expired January 31, 2011, Shalia H. Cowan, Ed.D. of Dripping Springs (replacing Laura Metcalf of San Antonio whose term expired).

Appointed to the State Independent Living Council for a term to expire October 24, 2006, Sue Pennington Ford of Bedford (replacing Ross Sweat who is deceased).

Appointed to the State Independent Living Council for a term to expire October 24, 2007, Morgan Talbot of McAllen (Mr. Talbot is being reappointed).

Appointed to the State Independent Living Council for a term to expire October 24, 2007, Scotty Sherrill of Nacogdoches (replacing Lisa Fittipaldi whose term expired).

Appointed to the State Independent Living Council for a term to expire October 24, 2007, Donald L. Landry of Groves (replacing Doug Drey who is deceased).

Appointed to the State Independent Living Council for a term to expire October 24, 2007, Robert Hawkins of Bellmead (replacing Joan Knoll whose term expired).

Appointed to the State Independent Living Council for a term to expire October 24, 2008, Paula Jean Margeson of Plano (Ms. Margeson is being reappointed).

Appointed to the State Independent Living Council for a term to expire October 24, 2008, Marcia K. Ingram of Midland (Ms. Ingram is being reappointed).

Appointed to the State Independent Living Council for a term to expire October 24, 2008, Tracey Michol of Kingwood (replacing Jonas Schwartz whose term expired).

Appointed to the State Independent Living Council for a term to expire October 24, 2008, Kristen Elizabeth Jones of Houston (replacing Jesse Seawell whose term expired).

Appointed to the State Independent Living Council for a term to expire October 24, 2008, Larry Gardner of Cedar Park (replacing Martha Bagley who no longer qualifies).

Appointed to the State Independent Living Council for a term to expire October 24, 2008, Marc Gold of Austin (replacing Doug Dittforth who no longer qualifies).

Appointments for December 20, 2005

Appointed as Judge of the 283rd Judicial District Court for a term until the next General Election and until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified, Becky Gregory of Dallas. Ms. Gregory is replacing Judge Vickers Cunningham who resigned.

Appointed to the Texas Council on Austin and Pervasive Developmental Disorders for a term to expire February 1, 2007, Manuel Macedonio Vela of Harlingen (replacing Barbara Villanueva of Plano whose term expired).

Appointments for December 21, 2005

Appointed as the District Attorney for Lubbock County for a term until the next General Election and until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified, Matthew Dane Powell of Lubbock. Mr. Powell is replacing William Sowder who was appointed as Judge of the 99th Judicial District Court.

Appointed to the Study Commission on Transportation Financing, pursuant to SB 1713, 79th Legislature, Regular Session, for a term at the pleasure of the Governor, Ted Houghton of El Paso.

Appointed to the Study Commission on Transportation Financing, pursuant to SB 1713, 79th Legislature, Regular Session, for a term at the pleasure of the Governor, Joseph Krier of San Antonio.

Appointed to the Study Commission on Transportation Financing, pursuant to SB 1713, 79th Legislature, Regular Session, for a term at the pleasure of the Governor, William B. Madden of Dallas.

Appointed to the Sabine River Compact Commission for a term to expire July 12, 2010, Frank Edward Parker of Center (replacing Robert Reeves of Center who resigned).

Rick Perry, Governor

TRD-200600031

Executive Order

RP 53

Relating to the creation of college readiness standards and programs for Texas public school students.

WHEREAS, preparation for college and other post secondary opportunities is essential for Texas students and the Texas economy; and

WHEREAS, the long-term economic and social benefits of a well-educated population will benefit the state of Texas; and

WHEREAS, the number of Texas students enrolling in institutions of higher education and completing degree programs must increase for Texas to be prosperous in the future; and

WHEREAS, many Texas high school graduates enrolled in institutions of higher education require remediation programs to prepare them for college-level course work; and

WHEREAS, Texas students need a strong foundation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics to be successful in a competitive world economy; and

WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Education and the Commissioner of Higher Education have the authority to implement innovative programs to ensure students have the skills necessary to succeed in college;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Rick Perry, Governor 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:

Cooperation. The Texas Education Agency and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall work together to enhance college-readiness standards and programs for Texas public schools.

Information and Opportunities. In establishing such standards and programs, each agency shall work to ensure that all Texas students are afforded information and opportunities for post-secondary education and training including the following:

The creation of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Academies throughout the State of Texas, to improve student college readiness.

The creation of a system of college readiness indicators, including the reporting of higher education remediation rates on public high school report cards.

The creation of an electronic academic records system to facilitate the transfer of high school transcripts between school districts and between school districts and institutions of higher education.

The development of a series of voluntary end-of-course assessments in Science, Mathematics, and other subjects, currently assessed by the 11th grade Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills, to measure student performance; and provide for a potential alternative to the 11th grade Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills.

The creation of a pilot financial assistance program for economically disadvantaged students taking college entrance exams, such as the Scholastic Achievement Test (SAT) and American College Test (ACT).

The creation of summer residential programs at Texas institutions of higher education for gifted and talented high school students to provide enhanced learning opportunities.

This executive order supersedes all previous orders in conflict or inconsistent with its terms 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 16th day of December, 2005.

Rick Perry, Governor

TRD-200600037