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 proclemartion 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. Executive Orders AWR 93-10 RELATING TO INCREASED USE OF STATE UNIVERSITY RESOURCES BY STATE AGENCIES WHEREAS, the State of Texas has a valuable resource in the faculty of institutions of higher education in this state; WHEREAS, the boards and agencies of this state heretofore have underutilized this resource and would, from time to time, benefit from the use of this valuable pool of expertise; and WHEREAS, state law authorizes and encourages interagency cooperation by authorizing state agencies to contract with other state agencies for the services of employees (Gov't Code, Sec. 771.001 et seq.; V.T.C.S., Art. 6252- 11c, Sec. 3(a)(2)); NOW THEREFORE, I, Ann W. Richards, Governor of the State of Texas, pursuant to the authority vested in me, do hereby declare that the use of this resource would benefit the economic development of this state and hereby direct all state agencies and boards to develop policies that encourage and facilitate the use of this resource and the interchange between universities and state government that is essential to the efficient goverance and economic development of this state. AWR 93-11 ESTABLISHING THE TEXAS INFORMATION AND REFERRAL PROJECT ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO ASSIST IN THE CREATION OF A STATEWIDE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES INFORMATION AND REFERRAL NETWORK WHEREAS, Texans have difficulty in obtaining access to health and human services information throughout the State; and WHEREAS, this information is currently collected and distributed by information and referral service providers in each Texas county; and WHEREAS, the Texas Information and Referral Project was created to identify these providers, incorporate them into a statewide network, improve the quality of information and referral services, and increase their visibility; and WHEREAS, to ensure that all Texans can gain access to current, accurate health and human services information, it is important that individuals representing various perspectives be involved in the implementation of these objectives; NOW THEREFORE, I, Ann W. Richards, Governor of the State of Texas, under the authority vested in me, do hereby create and establish the Texas Information and Referral Project Advisory Committee, hereinafter referred to as the Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee will consist of not more than twenty-four (24) members. The Advisory Committee will be charged with the overall goal of providing input on the creation of the Texas Information and Referral network and the fulfillment of other project goals. These include, at a minimum, the following: (a) identify all Texas information and referral programs and develop mechanisms to enhance communications among and between them; and (b) give information and referral providers information and technical assistance to increase their visibility and improve the quality of their services. Advisory Committee members who are not state employees and live outside of the Austin area are not entitled to compensation but are entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses, as provided for members of state boards and commissions in the General Appropriations Act, incurred in attending officially called meetings of the Advisory Committee. This Executive Order shall be effective immediately and shall remain in full force and effect until August 31, 1993. Issued in Austin, Texas, on April 14, 1993. TRD-9321897 Ann W. Richards Governor of Texas Appointments Made April 13, 1993 To be a member of the Texas Partnership for Economic Development for a term to expire February 1, 1995: Paul M. York, 123 Delmar, Corpus Christi, Texas 78411. Mr. York will be replacing Karl Keck of Quinlan, whose term expired. To be a member of the Texas Partnership for Economic Development for a term to expire February 1, 1995: Laura J. Kilcrease, 7504 Clove Cove, Austin, Texas 78750-7944. Ms. Kilcrease is being reappointed. To be a member of the Texas Partnership for Economic Development for a term to expire February 1, 1995: M. Thomas Lardner, 9323 Preston Road, Dallas, Texas 75225. Mr. Lardner is being reappointed. To be a member of the Texas Partnership for Economic Development for a term to expire February 1, 1995: W. Arthur Porter, 6 Cedarwing, The Woodlands, Texas 77380. Mr. Porter is being reappointed. To be a member of the Texas Surplus Property Agency Board for a term to expire March 19, 1995: Stuart Whitlow, 6509 Hart Lane, Austin, Texas 78731. Mr. Whitlow will be filling the unexpired term of Robert Lansford of Austin, who resigned. To be a member of the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation for a term to expire February 1, 1999: Ronald Lynn Raspberry, 26422 Hillside Drive, Spring, Texas 77386. Mr. Raspberry will be replacing Marjorie Arsht of Bellaire, whose term expired. To be a member of the Texas Surplus Property Agency Board for a term to expire March 19, 1995: Mervin E. Perry, 2402 Lancaster Drive, Austin, Texas 78748. Colonel Perry will be filling the unexpired term of Trevor Rees-Jones of Dallas, who resigned. To be a member of the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation for a term to expire February 1, 1999: Clara Caldwell, 7100 Bluff Springs Road #704, Austin, Texas 78744. Ms. Caldwell will be replacing Paul J. Corkery of Fort Worth, whose term expired. Appointments Made April 15, 1993 To be a member of the Finance Commission of Texas for a term to expire February 1, 1996: Hubert Bell, Jr., P.O. Box 12864, Austin, Texas 78711. Mr. Bell will be filling the unexpired term of Dary Stone of Dallas, who resigned. To be a member of the Texas Council on Offenders With Mental Impairments for a term to expire February 1, 1995: Belinda Joy Hill, 9800 Pagewood #2104, Houston, Texas 77042. Ms. Hill will be filling the unexpired term of Kevin Chapman of Dallas, who resigned. To be a member of the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying for a term to expire January 31, 1997: Ray Charles Jones, 6019 Mohawk Street, Houston, Texas 77016. Mr. Jones will be replacing Walter Fortney of Fort Worth, whose term expired. To be a member of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for a term to expire January 31, 1999: Frank W. Maresh, 2240 Chilton, Houston, Texas 77019. Mr. Maresh will be replacing Frank W. Hillier, Jr. of Dallas, whose term expired. To be a member of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for a term to expire January 31, 1999: Roel (Roy) Martinez, 200 West Jackson, McAllen, Texas 78501. Mr. Martinez will be replacing William H. Quimby of Dallas, whose term expired. Issued in Austin, Texas, on April 20, 1993. TRD-9231896 Ann W. Richards Governor of Texas