Appointments for July 16, 2008
Appointed to the Judicial Districts Board for a term to expire December 31, 2010, Craig Enoch of Austin (Judge Enoch is being reappointed).
Appointed to the Dental Hygiene Advisory Committee for a term to expire February 1, 2009, Regan Landreth of Austin (replacing Peggy Polito of Carrollton who is deceased).
Appointed to the Dental Hygiene Advisory Committee for a term to expire February 1, 2013, Norma Jean Sosa of Harlingen (Ms. Sosa is being reappointed).
Appointments for July 18, 2008
Appointed to the State Community Development Review Committee for a term to expire February 1, 2009, Jack Gorden of Lufkin (replacing Lori Berger of Flatonia whose term expired).
Appointed to the State Community Development Review Committee for a term to expire February 1, 2009, Lester Baker of Stanton (replacing Dot Stafford of Pecos whose term expired).
Rick Perry, Governor
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TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:
WHEREAS, the death of the Honorable George E. "Buddy" West has caused a vacancy to exist in the Texas House of Representatives District No. 81 which consists of Andrews, Ector, and Winkler Counties; and
WHEREAS, Article III, Section 13 of the Texas Constitution and Section 203.002 of the Texas Election Code require that a special election be ordered upon such vacancy; and
WHEREAS, Section 3.003 of the Texas Election Code, requires the election to be ordered by proclamation of the Governor;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICK PERRY, Governor of Texas, under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Statutes of the State of Texas, do hereby order a special election to be held in District No. 81 on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, for the purpose of electing a State Representative for House District No. 81 to serve out the unexpired term of the Honorable George E. "Buddy" West.
Candidates who wish to have their names placed on the special election ballot must file their applications with the Secretary of State no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 29, 2008.
Early voting by personal appearance shall begin on October 20, 2008, in accordance with Section 85.001 of the Texas Election Code.
A copy of this order shall be mailed immediately to the County Judges of Andrews, Ector, and Winkler Counties; and all appropriate writs will be issued and all proper proceedings will be followed for the purpose that said election may be held to fill the vacancy in District No. 81 and its result proclaimed in accordance with law.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereto 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 3rd day of July, 2008.
Rick Perry, Governor
Attested by: Phil Wilson, Secretary of State
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