Ann W. Richards Papers, 1933-2000, Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin.
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Press Office Files, 1990-1994,
(41 ft.).
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| Scope and Contents of the Press Office Files |
| Records include clippings, press releases regarding general topics, appointments, and the Governor's schedule, information on bills proposed and/or passed in the 72nd and 73rd Legislatures, and copies of Ann Richards' speeches, including her inaugural address. |
| | | General Press Releases, J through Z, 1991-1994,
(15 ft.). |
| | Scope and Contents of the General Press Releases |
| | Types of records are press releases, statements of Governor Ann Richards, and related materials including correspondence, clippings, reports, executive orders, executive summaries, reviews, proclamations, newsletters, printed material, memoranda, testimony, transcripts, lists, drafts, orders, speeches, fact sheets, legislation, and a few photographs. Records date from 1991-1994 and are the Governor's Press Office files on information released to the news media. Subjects with significant coverage include crime, disasters, the economy, education, energy, the environment, grants, insurance, immigration, legislation, military base closings, nursing homes, prisons, public finance, relations with Mexico, Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Austin, and state agencies and officials. Arrangement is alphabetical by subject, and then chronological. |
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| 95-019/896(05261680) | | | | General Press Releases, J through Z:: |
| | | | | Jail, 1991, 1993-1994
[3 folders] |
| | | | | | Jail lawsuit, settlement in Nueces and Harris County lawsuits Letters from Governor to Dan Morales |
| | | | | | Jail Bonds Governor seeks support for Proposition 14 |
| | | | | | Texas to receive $56 million in federal funds for costs of undocmented felons in state jails |
| | | | | Jalisco, Mexico, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor Richards and Governor Cosio signed cooperative agreement |
| | | | | Japan, 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor asks President Clinton for new aviation talks with Japan |
| | | | | Jasso, Gilbert Garcia, 1992 |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to him regarding complaints of discrimination in the National Guard |
| | | | | Jimmerson, Jeffrey Todd, 1994 |
| | | | | | Parole petition denied for Cleburne-area felon |
| | | | | Job Training Partnership Act, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor's letters to Labor Department on the Governor's Office assuming responsibility |
| | | | | Jobs, 1992-1993
[3 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor, religious and lay leaders announce plans for Youth Summer Employment, "Governor's Clean Machine" |
| | | | | | Governor's speech to Industrial Development Council in Fort Worth regarding Smart Jobs Fund |
| | | | | | Governor signed SB 130, Smart Jobs Fund Program |
| | | | | Jones, Dennis, Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to him on stopping abuses in psychiatric hospitals |
| | | | | Jordan, Barbara, 1991-1992
[2 folders] |
| | | | | | Barbara Jordan Awards, Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities |
| | | | | | Endorsement of the Ethics Bill |
| | | | | Juarez, Mexico, 1994 |
| | | | | | Ciudad Juarez chosen as site of Mexican Border Environmental Cooperation Commission |
| | | | | Judicial appointments, 1992 |
| | | | | | List of judicial appointments the Governor made as of January 1992 |
| | | | | Judicial selection, 1991, 1993-1994
[4 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor's statements regarding the U.S. Supreme Court rulings |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to Justice Tom Phillips on his proposal |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to Dan Morales regarding settlement of case |
| | | | | Juror Appreciation Week proclamation, 1991 |
| | | | | Justice, U.S. Department of, 1994 |
| | | | | | Grant for community policing programs |
| | | | | Juvenile Justice Plan, 1994 |
| | | | | | Released by Ann Richards Committee |
| | | | | Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, 1993-1994
[2 folders] |
| | | | | | Advisory Board hearings on juvenile crime and youth at risk |
| | | | | | Grant for juvenile justice programs |
| | | | | Juvenile Probation Commission, 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor moved funds from workers' compensation budget for community corrections program |
| | | | | Kahn, Alan R., 1992 |
| | | | | | Letter of resignation from the Board of the Department of Commerce |
| | | | | Kantor, Mickey, U.S. Trade Representative, 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor's letter asking him to protect Texas lamb producers from foreign competition |
| | | | | Kelly Air Force Base, 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor instructed Texas Department of Commerce to lead Rapid Response Team to assist laid off workers |
| | | | | Kennedy, John F., 1993 |
| | | | | | Governor Richards' recollection of the day of his assassination |
| | | | | Kennedy Center, 1991
[2 folders] |
| | | | | | Texas Festival publicity report |
| | | | | | Governor's quote for use during the Texas Festival |
| | | | | Killeen, 1991, 1994
[6 folders] |
| | | | | | Funding for Fort Hood area |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on the massacre at Luby's |
| | | | | | Governor's request that flags be flown half-mast in honor of those killed at Luby's |
| | | | | | Governor urges Texans to support victims' fund |
| | | | | | Governor hailed administrations' proposal to privatize Sallie Mae |
| | | | | Killer bees, 1992 |
| | | | | | Governor awards emergency grant to monitor bee migration |
| | | | | King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1991-1993
[3 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor's statement at mock signing of SB 134 |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on first official state holiday |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on the celebration of this holiday |
| | | | | Kiosks, 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor unveils Info/Texas public access touchscreen kiosks |
| | | | | Korioth, Claire, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to chair of Insurance Board regarding effects of workers compensation rates on small businesses |
| | | | | Krueger, Bob, 1993 |
| | | | | | Governor's remarks at press conference announcing his appointment to replace Senator Lloyd Bentsen |
| | | | | Kyle, Jack, Parole Board, 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to him regarding parolee Roy Allen Stuart |
| | | | | Lamb producers, 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to Mickey Kantor asking him to protect lamb producers from foreign competition |
| | | | | La Porte, Texas, 1990-1991 |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to Buck Wynne regarding Houston Chemical Services' permit to build incinerator |
| | | | | Laredo bridge, 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor announces release of presidential permit for fourth Laredo bridge |
| | | | | Laredo International Airport, 1993 |
| | | | | | Received grant from Federal Aviation Administration |
| | | | | Laredo Toll Road Project, 1992 |
| | | | | Law Enforcement Officer Standards & Education, Texas Commission on, 1994 |
| | | | | LBJ [Lyndon B. Johnson] School, 1992 |
| | | | | | Audit of school's survey of eligible legalized alien population in Texas |
| | | | | Leadership, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor's comments on effective leadership |
| | | | | Legislative Budget Board, 1992 |
| | | | | | Governor's letter regarding state agency budget requests |
| | | | | Legislative package, 72nd Texas Legislature, 1991 |
| | | | | | Summary of Governor's major legislation |
| | | | | Legislature, 72nd, Texas, 1991 |
| | | | | Legislature, 73rd, Texas, 1993 |
| | | | | | Questions for the Governor from Tom Barry, Austin American Statesman, regarding her accomplishments |
| | | | | Lewis, Gib, 1992
[2 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor's statement regarding his announcement not to seek re-election |
| | | | | | Letter from "Fund for Animals," stating their concerns about Lewis being on the Parks and Wildlife Board |
| | | | | Lindsay, Jon, Harris County judge, 1992 |
| | | | | | Letter to Dan Morales regarding Ruiz compromise and Harris County jail overcrowding |
| | | | | Lindsey, Gale, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor's statement regarding Lindsey's resignation from the Texas School for the Deaf board |
| | | | | | Letter of resignation, School for the Deaf board |
| | | | | Literacy, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor's remarks to Alliance for literacy press conference |
| | | | | Lockheed Corporation, 1992 |
| | | | | | Governor's statement regarding acquisition of General Dynamics |
| | | | | Los Angeles, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor to travel to California to meet with film executives |
| | | | | Lottery, 1991, 1993
[4 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on defeat by House of Representatives of proposed constitutional amendment |
| | | | | | Governor's remarks for televised Sunday address urging support for the lottery |
| | | | | | Governor's article on Proposition 11, submitted to Abilene Reporter-News |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on passage of Proposition 11 |
| | | | | Explanation of how lottery funds are spent |
| | | | | Louisiana, 1992, 1994
[2 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to Edwin Edwards regarding increase in Louisiana's hazardous waste disposasl tax |
| | | | | | Texas donates bass to fisheries in Louisiana that were damaged in a hurricane |
| | | | | Luby's Cafeteria, 1991
[2 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on the massacre in Killeen |
| | | | | | Governor urges support for victims' fund |
| | | | | Luce, Tom, 1991 |
| | | | | | Articles, editorials |
| | | | | | | School finance, taxes |
| | | | | Lynaugh, James A., 1991-1992
[2 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor's letter and statement regarding federal court order to pay Harris County $750,000 for jail overcrowding |
| | | | | | Letter from Governor to implement plan to alleviate prison overcrowding |
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| 95-019/895(05256293) | | | | | Manufacturing Assistance Center, Texas, 1994 |
| | | | | | Federal funds received for center |
| | | | | Margraves, Ross D., Jr., 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on his resignation from Texas A&M University's Board of Regents |
| | | | | Martin, Representative Mike, 1992 |
| | | | | | Governor's quote on his being "Citizen of the Year" |
| | | | | Matagorda Island, 1991
[2 folders] |
| | | | | | Legislative conference |
| | | | | | Violation of Open Meetings Act by top state officials |
| | | | | Mattox, Jim, 1993 |
| | | | | | Governor's statement regarding his decision not to run for the U.S. Senate seat held by Bentsen |
| | | | | Mauro, Garry, 1991, 1994
[3 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to him in response to his asking for her support for Veterans Loan Program |
| | | | | | Governor named him to serve as chairman of event in Austin to welcome home Texans from Desert Storm |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to Land Commissioner regarding Coastal Coordination Council |
| | | | | Mayors, 1992 |
| | | | | | Mayors United on Safety, Crime and Law Enforcement presented Governor with anti-crime legislation package |
| | | | | MCI, 1994 |
| | | | | | Network services division headquarters in Dallas |
| | | | | Medicaid, 1991
[3 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor signed legislation to increase funding |
| | | | | | Governor's testimony before Senate Finance Committee |
| | | | | | Passage by Senate of funding |
| | | | | Medicare, 1992 |
| | | | | | Federal grants for rural health care |
| | | | | Meek, Paul, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to Chairman of Public Utility Commission regarding "Settlement Rule" |
| | | | | Meissner, Doris, 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor's letter regarding plans to send Cuban Refugees to Port Isabel facility |
| | | | | Meno, Lionel "Skip", 1991, 1994
[4 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to Senator Barrientos to support his nomination |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on the Senate's confirmation of new Education Commissioner |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to him regarding Texas Education Agency reorganization |
| | | | | | Meno's letter to Ron Franklin regarding Dr. Roderic Paige |
| | | | | Mental Health Mental Retardation, Texas Department of (MHMR), 1991
[3 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor's remarks at mock signing of SB 112 |
| | | | | | Governor's letter on abuses in psychiatric hospitals |
| | | | | | Governor's statement regarding Judge Sanders' decision |
| | | | | Mental Health & Mental Retardation Facility Review Task Force, 1992
[4 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on vote to close state schools |
| | | | | | Press conference on Governor's decision regarding state schools |
| | | | | | Governor accepted recommendation to close schools |
| | | | | Mexia & Travis State Schools, 1992 |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on vote to recommend closure |
| | | | | Mexia, 1992 |
| | | | | | Governor's remarks at press conference on recommendations to close two state schools |
| | | | | Mexican American Chambers of Commerce, Texas Association of, 1993 |
| | | | | | Governor announced financing option to minority-owned businesses |
| | | | | Mexico, 1991
[11 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor signed HB 1879 by Von Dohlen and presented it to President Salinas of Mexico |
| | | | | | Governor discussed alliance of cooperation with border states |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on Congressional approval extending fast track authority |
| | | | | | Jalisco |
| | | | | | | Governor Richards and Governor Cosio signed agreement |
| | | | | | Schedule of Governor's trip to meet with Mexican governors |
| | | | | | Governor's economic development trip to Mexico |
| | | | | | Sixty white-tailed deer transported from Central Texas to Mexico |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on nomination of Luis Donaldo Colosio to be President of Mexico |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on assassination of Mexican Presidential candidate Luis Donaldo Colosio |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on nomination of Ernesto Zedillo to Presidential candidacy |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to Salinas regarding duty-free limit law |
| | | | | Meza, Raul, 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor's Fugitive Squad arrests him for violating parole |
| | | | | Middle East, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on the U.S. air attack on Iraq |
| | | | | Migrant workers, 1992 |
| | | | | | Governor urged them to call unemployment office for disaster assistance information, regarding crop losses |
| | | | | Military base closings, 1991, 1993-1994,
[10 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on proposed closure list |
| | | | | | Scope and objectivity of Governor's Task Force on Economic Conversion |
| | | | | | Governor's testimony at the hearing in Fort Worth |
| | | | | | Governor's remarks at the hearing on the closing of Goodfellow in San Angelo |
| | | | | | Governor's statements regarding decisions to close bases |
| | | | | | Governor's letter concerning closure list |
| | | | | | Governor hosting meeting with Base Realignment and Closure Commission and officials |
| | | | | | | Governor's statement at meeting |
| | | | | | Governor instructed Texas Department of Commerce to lead Rapid Response Team to assist laid off workers at air force bases |
| | | | | Minority contracting, 1993 |
| | | | | | Governor signed Executive Order regarding state contracting with women and minorities |
| | | | | Minorities, 1993
[2 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor asks Coordinating Board for plan to increase minority student enrollment |
| | | | | | Governor announced financing option available to small and minority-owned Texas businesses |
| | | | | Minority businesses, 1993 |
| | | | | | Lending project TEXCAL |
| | | | | Montford, Senator John, 1993 |
| | | | | | Governor's statement regarding the Senator as "Governor for a Day" |
| | | | | Morales, Dan, Attorney General, 1991-1994
[15 folders] |
| | | | | | Letter regarding jail overcrowding lawsuit |
| | | | | | Settlement of jail lawsuit |
| | | | | | Governor's letter regarding redistricting in House |
| | | | | | Governor's statement following settlement of Ruiz jail lawsuit |
| | | | | | Governor's letter on low-level radioactive waste disposal agreements with states |
| | | | | | Letter to Governor regarding Justice Department's announcement to terminate Ruiz litigation |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on the settlement of the prison lawsuit |
| | | | | | Governor's letter regarding judicial selection |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on his investigation of the Teacher Retirement System |
| | | | | | Governor's letter requesting his opinion on truancy laws |
| | | | | | Governor's letter asking him to investigate legal actions against the federal government regarding illegal immigration |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on his lawsuit against federal government for reimbursement of costs for immigration |
| | | | | | Governor's statement regarding his opinion on truancy laws |
| | | | | | Critical habitat designation for golden-cheeked warbler |
| | | | | Mosbacher, Robert, 1991
[2 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor's letter concerning census accuracy of population figures |
| | | | | | Governor's letter regarding Coastal Management Program |
| | | | | "Most Wanted, Texas Ten," 1993-1994
[31 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor's Fugitive Squad captures criminals on Texas Ten Most Wanted list |
| | | | | | Creation of "Texas Most Watched" program |
| | | | | | Release of new top ten lists |
| | | | | "Most Watched" Task Force, 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor announces creation of 1100-member task force for sex offenders and violent parolees |
| | | | | Mothers Against Drunk Driving, (MADD), 1993 |
| | | | | | Rated Texas and Governor "D" in "Rating the States" survey |
| | | | | Motorcycle, 1992 |
| | | | | | Governor accepted Harley Davidson on behalf of state and signed proclamation on Motorcycle Safety Month |
| | | | | Movies, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor announced "An American Story" will be filmed in Texas |
| | | | | Munoz, Henry III, 1994 |
| | | | | | Announced resignation from Texas Transportation Commission |
| | | | | Murders, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor's statement regarding the Yogurt Shop Murders in Austin |
| | | | | Music Month, Texas, 1993 |
| | | | | | Governor proclaims October as "Texas Music Month" |
| | | | | McBeath, W.S., 1991 |
| | | | | | Letter to the Governor that the Alcoholic Beverage Commission will work to improve hiring practices |
| | | | | McBeath, Sherman, 1991 |
| | | | | | Letter from Annette LoVoi, Governor's Ombudsman, to Alcoholic Beverage Commission regarding concerns with hiring practices |
| | | | | McDonnell Douglas Corp., 1991
[2 folders] |
| | | | | | Questions in response to media inquiries on possible location in Texas |
| | | | | | Incentive package to attract corporation to Texas |
| | | | | McDuff, Kenneth Allen, 1992 |
| | | | | | Texas Crime Stoppers |
| | | | | | | Governor seeks citizens' assistance in effort to apprehend fugitive McDuff |
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| 95-019/963(05261952) | | | | | NADBank, 1994 |
| | | | | | Texas chosen as site of EPA Border Office in El Paso and NADBank in San Antonio |
| | | | | Narcotics Control Program, Texas, 1991-1994
[5 folders] |
| | | | | | Federal funds for law enforcement projects |
| | | | | | Awarded Angelina County DARE grant |
| | | | | Narcotics Task Force, 1993 |
| | | | | | Funding of the West Texas Multi-Co. task force |
| | | | | NASA loaned executive, 1991 |
| | | | | | Promoting aerospace industry in Texas |
| | | | | NASA, 1993 |
| | | | | | Governor's statement regarding the agreement with Texas Medical Center |
| | | | | National & Community Service, Texas Commission for, 1994
[3 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor signs Executive Order establishing the commission |
| | | | | | Funding |
| | | | | | AmeriCorps plan serves as national prototype |
| | | | | National Estuary Program, 1992 |
| | | | | | Corpus Christi Bay to be included in national study |
| | | | | National Guard, Texas, 1991-1994
[7 folders] |
| | | | | | San Antonio Guard troops put on alert |
| | | | | | Discrimination complaints |
| | | | | | Muster Day complaint |
| | | | | | Results of investigation |
| | | | | National Night Out, 1994 |
| | | | | | proclaimed "Texas National Night Out" [communities against crime] August 2, 1994, |
| | | | | National Research Laboratory Commission, 1991 |
| | | | | | J. Fred Bucy resignation |
| | | | | | Superconducting Supercollider |
| | | | | National Science Foundation, 1992 |
| | | | | | Grant to improve science and math education in Texas |
| | | | | Natural gas, 1991-1992
[5 folders] |
| | | | | | Legislation, Governor's remarks |
| | | | | | Use in Governor's automobile |
| | | | | | Refueling station for UPS |
| | | | | | State vehicles to operate on compressed natural gas |
| | | | | | Clean fuel vehicles in Austin, Governor's remarks |
| | | | | Natural Resources, Texas Department of, 1991 |
| | | | | | Creation of department in Senate, Governor's remarks |
| | | | | Natural Resource Conservation Commission, Texas, 1991, 1993-1994
[8 folders] |
| | | | | | SB 2, environmental agency consolidation |
| | | | | | Consolidation of Water Commission and Air Control Board |
| | | | | | Governor's awards for environmental excellence |
| | | | | | Hazardous permit for American Envirotech |
| | | | | | Outstanding Natural Resource Waters designations |
| | | | | | Victoria County designated as an air quality attainment area for ozone |
| | | | | Natural Resources Subcommittee of the Texas House of Representatives, 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on property rights |
| | | | | Nelson, Senator Jane, 1994 |
| | | | | | Letter to Governor regarding Ronnie Earle |
| | | | | New York, 1991-1992
[2 folders] |
| | | | | | Insurance regulation/Visit to New York Insurance Department |
| | | | | | Economic development meetings |
| | | | | Nixon, Richard M., 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor signs proclamation declaring day of mourning for Nixon's death |
| | | | | No Nonsense American Woman press conference, 1993 |
| | | | | | Governor presented "American Woman of the Month" award |
| | | | | North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), 1992-1994
[15 folders] |
| | | | | | Dallas selected as host city, Governor's statement |
| | | | | | Governor's statements on NAFTA |
| | | | | | Meeting between President-Elect Clinton and Mexican President Salinas |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to U.S. Representative Richard Gephardt |
| | | | | | Formation of Elected Officials for NAFTA |
| | | | | | Ruling by U.S. District Judge Charles Richey |
| | | | | | Selection of Dallas NAFTA Labor Secretariat Office |
| | | | | | Texas chosen as site for EPA Border Office and NADBank |
| | | | | | Juarez to be site of Mexican BECC [Border Environmental Cooperative Commission] office |
| | | | | | Safeguarding Texas laws and programs |
| | | | | | Nacho Garza named to BECC |
| | | | | | Letter from Governor on BECC budget cuts |
| | | | | Nursing education, 1991 |
| | | | | | Funding for additional nursing students |
| | | | | Nursing homes, 1991-1994
[9 folders] |
| | | | | | Press conference on regulation |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to Tom Suehs of Texas Health Care Association |
| | | | | | Bragg Report on nursing homes in Texas |
| | | | | | Bob Bullock's letter to Governor regarding actions taken and concerns |
| | | | | | Inspection of nursing homes in Houston, Governor's remarks |
| | | | | | Governor's Office calls on Attorney General to investigate complaints of fraudulent sales to the elderly |
| | | | | | Public and private monitoring of conditions |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to Max Sherman on long term care |
| | | | | Nutrition bill, 1993 |
| | | | | | Governor signs SB 714, expansion of food programs |
| | | | | Oil, 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor calls for stripper well tax credits |
| | | | | Oil Spill Prevention & Response Act, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor signed SB 14, creating response policy |
| | | | | Ombudsman's Office, 1991, 1993
[2 folders] |
| | | | | | Inquiry to Department of Human Services regarding Rodney Lewis, placement of foster children |
| | | | | | Request for Attorney General to investigate fraudulent sales to the elderly |
| | | | | One-Stop Career Center, 1994 |
| | | | | | Department of Labor awarded Texas $5 million grant |
| | | | | Open Records Act, 1993-1994
[2 folders] |
| | | | | | Republican Party Open Records requests, cost to taxpayers |
| | | | | | Judge Dietz's ruling on Republican Party requests |
| | | | | | | Governor's statement |
| | | | | Operation Trident, 1993 |
| | | | | | Grant for Harris County fugitive apprehension program |
| | | | | Outstanding Natural Resource Waters, 1994
[3 folders] |
| | | | | | Designation of 5 bodies of water |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to John Hall, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission |
| | | | | | Governor's statement to Natural Resources Subcommittee |
| | | | | OxyChem news conference, 1991 |
| | | | | | Texas Plastics Recycling Project, Governor's remarks |
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| 95-019/893(05256282) | | | | | P-3 [Navy patrol aircraft] contract, 1994 |
| | | | | Padre Island, 1992 |
| | | | | | American General Corporation property |
| | | | | Palestine, Texas, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor's train trip from Rusk to Palestine |
| | | | | Pantex Nuclear Weapons facility [Department of Energy], 1993-1994 |
| | | | | | Environmental assessment for interim storage of plutonium |
| | | | | | Cleanup standards |
| | | | | Parade, Operation Desert Storm [Persian Gulf], 1991 |
| | | | | | Capitol Salute to Texas Troops |
| | | | | | Governor's Committee to Salute Texas Troops |
| | | | | | | Executive Order |
| | | | | Pardons & Paroles, Board of, 1992, 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor's remarks on investigation of board members |
| | | | | | Capital Murder legislation and policy changes |
| | | | | Parker, Senator Carl, 1993 |
| | | | | | Governor's letter regarding Senate without Parker |
| | | | | Parker Limited Edition World Memorial pen, 1992 |
| | | | | | Pens produced from nuclear missiles for world disaster relief |
| | | | | Parking survey [state employees], 1994 |
| | | | | Parks & Wildlife Department, Texas, 1991-1993
[7 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor's remarks |
| | | | | | Reception at the mansion |
| | | | | | Fund for Animals, protesting possible appointment of Gib Lewis to Texas Parks and Wildlife |
| | | | | | Proposal to close eleven state parks |
| | | | | | Donation of bass to Louisiana |
| | | | | | Anheuser-Busch $2 million donation to Texas Parks and Wildlife |
| | | | | Parole, 1991-1992, 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor's decision on parole for capital murderers |
| | | | | | Abolishing parole on aggravated offenders |
| | | | | | Investigation of parole consultants |
| | | | | | Death row commutations fact sheets |
| | | | | | Parole of Michael Blair |
| | | | | | Parole petition of Jeffrey Jimmerson |
| | | | | Penal code, 1993 |
| | | | | | Tougher sentences for violent offenders |
| | | | | Performance audits, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governmental agencies |
| | | | | | Advisory boards and regulatory agencies |
| | | | | | Proposals for reorganization of various agencies |
| | | | | | Texas Performance Review |
| | | | | Perfume, 1992 |
| | | | | | Houston perfumer Michael Varney designs perfume in honor of Ann Richards |
| | | | | Perkins, Richard, 1992 |
| | | | | | Texas Workers' Compensation Commission |
| | | | | Perry, Rick, 1994 |
| | | | | | Coastal Management Plan |
| | | | | Persian Gulf, 1991, 1993 |
| | | | | | Governor's statements |
| | | | | Phillips, Tom, 1991 |
| | | | | | Judicial system [proposal of citizens commission] |
| | | | | | School finance |
| | | | | Pickens, T. Boone, 1991 |
| | | | | | Financial investigation of West Texas State University |
| | | | | Pickle, Jake, 1993 |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on Pickle's decision not to seek reelection |
| | | | | Pipeline contract, 1992 |
| | | | | | Gifford-Hill-American, Inc. |
| | | | | Plastics recycling project, 1991 |
| | | | | | OxyChem news conference |
| | | | | Playa Del Rio Wetlands, 1992 |
| | | | | | Development of South Texas wetlands area |
| | | | | Podesta, Louis, 1993 |
| | | | | | Republican candidate for Governor files complaint against Richards |
| | | | | | Capital For a Day program |
| | | | | Poss, 1991 |
| | | | | | Texas Interested Citizens Statewide Public Opinion Survey |
| | | | | | Governor's response to survey |
| | | | | Port Arthur, 1993 |
| | | | | | Grant to hire more police officers |
| | | | | Port Isabel, 1994 |
| | | | | | Transfer of Cuban refugees INS detention facility |
| | | | | Prayer service, 1991 |
| | | | | | Honoring military overseas |
| | | | | [Texas] Press Association Convention, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor's plans for special session |
| | | | | Price, John Wiley, 1993 |
| | | | | | Inmate search methods at prison in Gatesville |
| | | | | Prisons, 1991-1994
[3 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor calls for stronger treatment programs for prisoners and tougher legislation for DWI offenders |
| | | | | | Morales signs settlement order ending county jail lawsuits |
| | | | | | Harris County Jail overcrowding |
| | | | | | Prison expansion |
| | | | | | Prison Bond Package |
| | | | | | HB 93 |
| | | | | | Governor's visit with prisoners |
| | | | | | Prison site selection |
| | | | | | Ruiz case |
| | | | | | Sites for substance abuse treatment facilities |
| | | | | | Parole release data |
| | | | | | Alberti v. Harris County case |
| | | | | | Inmate furloughs/furlough system |
| | | | | | Prison overcrowding |
| | | | | | Governor Richards' record on crime |
| | | | | | "Operation Safe Schools" youth summit |
| | | | | | "Most Watched" crime task force |
| | | | | | Governor's remarks on crime |
| | | | | | Construction of new prison beds |
| | | | | | Comptroller John Sharp's Audit of Texas prison system |
| | | | | | | "The Price and Performance of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice" |
| | | | | | Department of Criminal Justice |
| | | | | | | Open records policies |
| | | | | | Michael Blair case |
| | | | | | Department of Criminal Justice's reply to Comptroller's audit |
| | | | | | Undocumented felons in state jails |
| | | | | | Governor transfers one million dollars from her budget for jail construction |
| | | | | | Emergency funding for additional jail beds |
| | | | | Proclamations, 1991-1994 |
| | | | | | Press releases and copies of specific proclamations |
| | | | | Productivity Suggestion Awards for state employees, 1991 |
| | | | | Project Quest, San Antonio welfare reform program, 1994 |
| | | | | Property rights, 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor's statement to Natural Resources Subcommittee on Property Rights |
| | | | | | Endangered Species Act and critical habitat designation |
| | | | | Psychiatric hospitals, 1991 |
| | | | | | Hearing on abuses in psychiatric hospitals |
| | | | | Public Finance Authority, Texas, 1992, 1994 |
| | | | | | Consolidated lease plan for state agencies |
| | | | | | Savings in interest costs from refunding revenue bonds |
| | | | | | Estimate of cost savings |
| | | | | Public Utility Commission, 1991 |
| | | | | | Settlement rule (secret meetings) |
| | | | | Quality Texas, 1994 |
| | | | | | Texas Quality Award recipients |
| | | | | Queen Elizabeth II, 1991 |
| | | | | | Visit to Texas agenda, schedules, guest lists, and press releases |
| | | | | | Media pool to cover visit and list of staff for reception |
| | | | | | | [Confidential materials removed to 97-185/1 and RESTRICTED] |
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| 95-019/891(05255971) | | | | | Questionnaires, 1991-1994 |
| | | | | | Richards' answers to questions from individuals and organizations |
| | | | | Quorum Report, 1994 |
| | | | | | Letter to Governor from Jane Nelson about Ronnie Earle |
| | | | | Quotes, Ann Richards, 1991-1994
[2 folders] |
| | | | | Rabies, 1994
[3 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor declares rabies a problem in Texas |
| | | | | | Governor and Public Health officials urge precautions to prevent human exposure |
| | | | | | U.S. Department of Agriculture approves Governor's request for $1.3 million for rabies vaccination project |
| | | | | Radioactive waste, 1992 |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to Morales on waste compact agreements |
| | | | | Radioactive Waste Disposal Authority, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor's letter regarding site proposed for Hudspeth County near El Paso |
| | | | | Radioactive Waste Disposal Facility, Low-level, 1992 |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to Van Horn Advocate regarding siting in Hudspeth County |
| | | | | Raiford, Burt, 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor's letter urging increased monitoring of nursing homes |
| | | | | Recycling, 1992 |
| | | | | | Governor's letter and executive order asking state agencies to comply with Omnibus Recycling Bill |
| | | | | Redistricting [House], 1991-1992
[7 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to Morales on not calling special session |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on Supreme Court's redistricting decision |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on resolving the plan for the Texas House of Representatives |
| | | | | | Supreme Court ruling on Senate redistricting and response to questions about special session |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to Dallas Morning News regarding error in editorial |
| | | | | | Governor's statement in response to ruling of U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit |
| | | | | | Secretary of State notified officials that the November general elections for the State Senate should be conducted under SB 1 |
| | | | | Refugees, Cuban, 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor's letter on sending refugees to Port Isabel facility |
| | | | | Release letters [copyright laws], 1993 |
| | | | | | Governor's Press Office letter |
| | | | | Religious leaders, 1992 |
| | | | | | Meeting with Governor regarding Los Angeles riots |
| | | | | Reno, Janet, 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor's letter about deputizing U.S. Customs agents to fight drug smuggling |
| | | | | Reorganization plan, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor's testimony before the Senate State Affairs Committee |
| | | | | | Draft reorganization proposals for Texas state government |
| | | | | Republican National Convention week, 1992 |
| | | | | | Governor signs proclamation designating August 17th-20th |
| | | | | Republicans of Texas, Associated, 1992-1993 |
| | | | | | Negative press releases regarding Richards administration |
| | | | | Republican Party, 1993-1994
[2 folders] |
| | | | | | "Open Records Requests" tax taxpayers |
| | | | | | Governor's statement regarding their request for Open Records and ruling by Judge Dietz |
| | | | | Research League, Texas, newsletters, 1991-1994 |
| | | | | Resolution Trust Corporation, 1991 |
| | | | | | Letter to Governor from its chairman on HB 2192 and SB 1211 |
| | | | | Restaurant Association, Texas, 1992 |
| | | | | | Governor's remarks on "Education First" |
| | | | | Retirement benefits [state employees], 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on SB 1331 |
| | | | | Revenue, Governor's Task Force on, 1991
[2 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor's remarks to first meeting in Austin |
| | | | | | Final report |
| | | | | Richie, Carl, 1993
[2 folders] |
| | | | | | Selected as Toll Fellow by Council of-[UNK] Governments |
| | | | | | Elected president of Toll Fellowship Program |
| | | | | Rockefeller, Jay, 1992 |
| | | | | | Schedule of Senator's visit to Austin and meeting with Governor |
| | | | | Rockets, Houston, 1994
[2 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor's letter of congratulations and best wishes |
| | | | | | Governor signed proclamation designating Houston Rockets Week |
| | | | | Ross-Barnett, Marguerite, 1992 |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on Ross-Barnett's death |
| | | | | Ruiz lawsuit, 1992
[4 folders] |
| | | | | | Morales' letter to Governor regarding termination of litigation |
| | | | | | Governor's statement following Morales' announcement |
| | | | | | Governor's statements on settlement of prison lawsuit |
| | | | | Rural health care, 1992 |
| | | | | | Texas receives federal grants for rural health care |
| | | | | Rural hospitals, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor announced grants to improve or add services |
| | | | | `Rush," 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor visited the Houston set of the movie "Rush" |
| | | | | Rusk, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor's trip on Texas State Railroad from Rusk to Palestine |
| | | | | Russian prime minister, 1993 |
| | | | | | Governor to meet privately to discuss how Texas Oil and Gas can do business |
| | | | | Ryan, Nolan, 1993 |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on his retirement |
| | | | | Salinas, President of Mexico, 1991, 1993-1994
[6 folders] |
| | | | | | Visit to Austin and address to joint session |
| | | | | | Governor signed HB (Texas-Mexico Initiative) 1879 |
| | | | | | Governor discussed alliance of cooperation with 4 border states |
| | | | | | Governor's satellite feed on the meeting at the mansion with President-Elect Bill Clinton |
| | | | | | Trip to Austin to meet with Bill Clinton |
| | | | | | Governor's letter on relaxing duty free limit on goods |
| | | | | | Press credential forms for President Salinas' visit to the Texas State Capitol, 1991 |
| | | | | | | [Confidential items removed to 97-185/1 and RESTRICTED] |
| | | | | Sallie Mae, 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor supports privatization of Student Loan Marketing Association |
| | | | | Salyer, Clay, 1993 |
| | | | | | Board of Chiropractic Examiners |
| | | | | San Angelo, 1994
[2 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor told sheep and goat producers she would help their industry |
| | | | | | Twin Buttes Dam repairs paid by Bureau of Reclamation |
| | | | | San Antonio, 1992, 1994
[3 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor to visit Gold Star Schools |
| | | | | | Governor met with students in Youth Summit on juvenile crime and community safety |
| | | | | | Governor announces Texas chosen as site for EPA Border office in El Paso and NADBank in San Antonio |
| | | | | San Antonio Light, 1993 |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on the closing of the newspaper |
| | | | | Sargent Beach Task Force, 1992 |
| | | | | | Governor toured beach and established Sargent Beach Task Force |
| | | | | Save Our Schools, 1993
[2 folders] |
| | | | | | Statewide campaign to pass School Finance Constitutional Amendments |
| | | | | | Governor's statement regarding defeat of Proposition One |
| | | | | Save Our Springs, Anti bill, 1993 |
| | | | | | Sierra Club lauds Governor's veto of SB 1029 |
| | | | | Saxton, James, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on his resignation from Insurance Board |
| | | | | Schapiro, Asher, 1992 |
| | | | | | Employees Benefits Services |
| | | | | | Employee Retirement System |
| | | | | Schindler's List Project, 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor and Steven Speilberg announced success of program educating high school students |
| | | | | School Assembly, Texas, 1991
[2 folders] |
| | | | | | Correction in scheduled date of assembly |
| | | | | | Agenda finalized on the summit to be held in Austin |
| | | | | School equity, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on Supreme Court ruling on constitutionality of financing provisions of SB 1 [Edgewood v. Kirby] |
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| 95-019/890(05262412) | | | | | Schools/School finance, 1991-1994
[40 folders] |
| | | | | | Letter to Governor from students regarding legislation |
| | | | | | Governor called for changes in public school system |
| | | | | | Meeting to discuss education funding |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on Judge McCown's ruling on Edgewood v. Kirby |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on education bill regarding no pass no play |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to Chief Justice Tom Phillips |
| | | | | | Governor's statement in response to Supreme Court ruling |
| | | | | | Governor to visit Gold Star Schools |
| | | | | | Governor's remarks at the Superintendent Summit |
| | | | | | Governor announces "Good Schools Plan" |
| | | | | | Governor decides not to call special session on education finance |
| | | | | | Letter from Governor to Superintendents, no new state money next biennium |
| | | | | | Governor's statement in response to no new state money |
| | | | | | Governor joins Houston area schoolchildren to send aid to children in Dade County, Florida [hurricane] |
| | | | | | Bob Bullock's opinion on school finance |
| | | | | | Fair Share Plan |
| | | | | | Education First |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on legislative process during special session |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on Texas students passing the TAAS test |
| | | | | | Governor's statement regarding passage of School Equity Constitutional Amendment, SJR 7 |
| | | | | | "The Best of Texas" video learning project for schools |
| | | | | | Governor's statement, defeat of Proposition One |
| | | | | | Governor's live broadcast message on the education crisis |
| | | | | | Governor's statement following House vote to approve Education Finance Bill |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on signing of School Finance Plan |
| | | | | | Texas School Performance Review progress report, John Sharp |
| | | | | | Governor's letter, school voucher system |
| | | | | | Press conference on alternative school programs for violent students |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on Judge McCown's ruling |
| | | | | | Texas Youth Summit/juvenile crime |
| | | | | | Skip Meno's letter to Ron Franklin |
| | | | | | Extra $100 million from revenue fund for public schools |
| | | | | | Statewide Youth Summit |
| | | | | | Funds for textbook purchases |
| | | | | | Governor recognized achievement gains at Ysleta School |
| | | | | Schwarzenegger, Arnold, 1992
[2 folders] |
| | | | | | Visit to Texas for Youth Fitness Rally |
| | | | | | Announcement for "Great Texas Workout" |
| | | | | Seaborne Conservation Corps, 1994 |
| | | | | | Program to rescue at risk youth |
| | | | | Secretary of State John Sharp, 1992, 1994 |
| | | | | | Accomplishments |
| | | | | Senator, United States, 1992 |
| | | | | | Governor's statement, appointment of an interim U.S. Senator |
| | | | | Sesame Street Day in Texas, 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor's proclamation/party at Governor's mansion |
| | | | | Settlement Rule, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to Chairman Meek at the Public Utility Commission |
| | | | | Shalala, Donna, 1994 |
| | | | | | Electronic benefits transfer program |
| | | | | Sharp, John, 1991-1994
[10 folders] |
| | | | | | Letter to Governor on irregularities in audit of Department of Commerce |
| | | | | | Texas Business Tax |
| | | | | | Summary of Comptroller's audit report to the Governor on the budget |
| | | | | | Governor's letter on the future of the state in the next 20 years |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on his announcement that Texas will have $529 million in account at the end of the fiscal year |
| | | | | | Governor's statement regarding taking his name out of the running for U.S. Senator |
| | | | | | Unveils $4.5 billion in savings |
| | | | | | Proposals to restructure state government |
| | | | | | Texas School Performance Review progress report |
| | | | | | Governor's statement, audit report on Texas prisons |
| | | | | | Letter from the Governor regarding transfer of funds, Dental Examiners Board responsibilities |
| | | | | Sheep & goat producers, 1994 |
| | | | | | Future of industry, Governor's statement |
| | | | | Sherman, Max, 1994 |
| | | | | | Letter from Governor, long term care, nursing facilities |
| | | | | Siedman, L. William, 1991 |
| | | | | | Letter to the Governor regarding loan legislation |
| | | | | Slack, Richard C., 1970, 1973 |
| | | | | | Ethics in government |
| | | | | SLIAG funds [State Legalization Impact Assistance Grant], 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor's statement |
| | | | | Small Business Administration (SBA), 1993
[2 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor's letter on funding for pollution control in small businesses |
| | | | | | Lending project for minority businesses |
| | | | | Smart Jobs Fund, 1992-1993
[2 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor's speech to Industrial Development Council in Fort Worth |
| | | | | | Governor signed SB 130, first bill of session |
| | | | | Smith, David R., Health Commissioner, 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor's letter declaring rabies a problem in West and South Texas |
| | | | | Smithville, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor announces rural transit facility as part of Energy Office's Mass Transit Program |
| | | | | Softball, 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor presented proclamation to Waco Midway All-star Softball Team |
| | | | | Southern Governors' Association, 1993 |
| | | | | | Southern Governors sign historic compact on emergency management |
| | | | | Southwestern Bell Corporation, 1992 |
| | | | | | Movement of corporate headquarters to San Antonio |
| | | | | Southwestern Bell Telephone's Centralized Network Operations Center, 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor attended opening ceremony |
| | | | | Space, 1992 |
| | | | | | Governor's testimony before the Space Subcommittee of the U.S. House of Representatives in Houston |
| | | | | Space Center, 1993 |
| | | | | | Governor's statement, agreement between Texas Medical Center and NASA |
| | | | | Space station, 1993-1994
[6 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on President Clinton's support for Superconducting Supercollider and Space Station |
| | | | | | Space Station Freedom consolidated in Houston, contractor will be Boeing Aircraft |
| | | | | | Governor's statement regarding funding for the station |
| | | | | | Programs to help displaced employees affected by federal cuts in programs |
| | | | | | Governor's statement, passage of the Space Station funding |
| | | | | Spain, 1992 |
| | | | | | Governor received 17,000 letters from Texas school children asking the King of Spain to make Texas the home for three replicas of Christopher Columbus' ships |
| | | | | Special elections, 1991-1994 |
| | | | | Special session, 1st called, 72nd Legislature, 1991
[4 folders] |
| | | | | | Proclamation |
| | | | | | General information |
| | | | | | Governor's policy budget |
| | | | | | Bills and resolutions signed |
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| 95-019/902(05256384) | | | | | Special session, 1991-1992
[11 folders] |
| | | | | | Bills and resolutions signed during the 1st and 2nd called sessions, 72nd Legislature, including appropriations |
| | | | | | 1st called, 72nd Legislature, Governor opened call to items, signed proclamation |
| | | | | | 2nd called, 72nd Legislature, proclamations opening the call to various items |
| | | | | | 2nd called, 72nd Legislature, proclamation calling it for 2 p.m. on August 19, 1991 |
| | | | | | Proclamation calling 3rd session of 72nd legislature, redistricting |
| | | | | | 3rd called session, 72nd Legislature, Governor opened call to date of primary elections |
| | | | | | 3rd called session, 72nd Legislature, bills and resolutions signed by the Governor |
| | | | | | 4th called, general file |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on her decision not to call a special session on education finance, 1992 |
| | | | | | 4th called session, 72nd Legislature, Governor signed proclamation calling session for noon, November 10, 1992 |
| | | | | | 4th called session, 72nd Legislature, resolutions signed by the Governor |
| | | | | Spofford, Texas, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to Dr. Anderson on radioactive waste disposal facility in Kinney County |
| | | | | Stalking bill, 1993 |
| | | | | Starr County, 1993 |
| | | | | | Sponsor of a free health clinic in Rio Grande City |
| | | | | State agencies, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor said she would seek to consolidate agencies for leaner state government in State of the State Address |
| | | | | State agency heads, 1991-1992, 1994
[3 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor's speech to group meeting in Austin |
| | | | | | Governor's letters that they should manage with less money |
| | | | | State board members, Texas, 1991 |
| | | | | | Seminar information packet |
| | | | | State employee retirement benefits, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on filing SB 1331 without signature |
| | | | | State employees, 1993-1994
[3 folders] |
| | | | | | House Group for Good Government letter to Governor calling for hiring freeze/Republican group |
| | | | | | Governor's letter responding to request for hiring freeze |
| | | | | | Governor announces uniform state job application |
| | | | | State employment, 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor announces uniform state job application |
| | | | | State government, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor's testimony before Senate State Affairs Committee and draft reorganization proposal |
| | | | | State Legalization Impact Assistance Grant, (SLIAG), 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on SLIAG funds [see also SLIAG] |
| | | | | State of the State Address, 1991
[2 folders] |
| | | | | | Letters and releases on reactions to speech |
| | | | | | Highlights of the Governor's speech |
| | | | | | | Insurance, tax equity, environment |
| | | | | State school closures, 1992 |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on Mental Health Mental Retardation State Facility Review Task Force's vote to recommend closure of state schools |
| | | | | Stoker, Ray, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to Chairman of Highway and Public Transportation Commission on discrimination in hiring |
| | | | | Stripper oil wells, 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor calls for tax credits in speech to Texas Independent Producers Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) in San Antonio |
| | | | | Stuart, Roy Allen, 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to Jack Kyle, Parole Board, on circumstances surrounding parole |
| | | | | Student loan bonds, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor's article, support of Proposition 13 |
| | | | | Suehs, Thomas, Texas Health Care Association, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to him urging policing of nursing homes |
| | | | | Sulphur Springs, 1992-1993
[3 folders] |
| | | | | | Town Hall meetings discussing state issues, such as school finance and nursing homes |
| | | | | Super Bowl, 1993-1994
[3 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor wagers "Yankee" jalapenos in Super Bowl bet with Governor Cuomo of New York |
| | | | | | Governor to deliver Super Bowl winnings to Caritas of Austin |
| | | | | | Governor's bet with New York Governor Cuomo |
| | | | | Superconducting Supercollider (SSC), 1991-1994
[9 folders] |
| | | | | | Letter of resignation from J. Fred Bucy of the National Research Laboratory Commission |
| | | | | | Governor's statement following U.S. Senate vote to continue funding |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on President Clinton's support for Space Station and the Supercollider |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on the House vote |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on U.S. Senate's vote on funding |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on the congressional vote not to fund the Supercollider |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on $6 million grant from Department of Energy to study site |
| | | | | | Terms of the settlement between Texas and the Department of Energy |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on the U.S. House vote on the settlement |
| | | | | Superintendent summit, 1992 |
| | | | | | Governor's remarks to the group at the LBJ School |
| | | | | Superintendents, 1992 |
| | | | | | Letter from the Governor, no new state money for public education |
| | | | | Supreme Court, U.S., 1993 |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to Bruce Lindsey on appointment of Ruth Bader Ginsburg to court |
| | | | | Swinford, David, State Representative, 1992 |
| | | | | | Governor's letter regarding prison site selection |
| | | | | Tax Equity, Select Committee on, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor announced that she will recall and revitalize |
| | | | | Tax bill, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor signed SB 3 and HB 11 |
| | | | | Taxes, 1991, 1993
[3 folders] |
| | | | | | Bob Bullock's proposal for restructuring revenue sources |
| | | | | | Letter to Governor from Dallas businessmen regarding detriment of taxes |
| | | | | | Governor's statement regarding Bob Bullock's call for amendment to ban income tax without vote |
| | | | | Taylor, Bill, 1991 |
| | | | | | Letter of resignation as Director of Texas Department of Commerce |
| | | | | Taylor, Marcus, District and County Attorneys Association, 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor's letter expressing concern about Roger Eugene Fain, Jr., paroled violent offender |
| | | | | Teacher Retirement System, 1993 |
| | | | | | Governor's statement regarding Dan Morales' investigation |
| | | | | TEC [Texas Employment Commission] press conference on Greater Texas, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor's remarks |
| | | | | TDCA [Texas Department of Community Affairs], 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor asked State Purchasing to cancel lease on building they occupy due to air quality problems |
| | | | | Teague, Marvin O., Court of Criminal Appeals, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on his death |
| | | | | Telephone records, 1993-1994 |
| | | | | | Republican Party of Texas' request for Governor's Office phone records |
| | | | | | Deputy Press Secretary Margaret Justus' statement regarding the 13 private and campaign telephone lines |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on the findings of the Travis County District Attorney regarding destruction of phone logs |
| | | | | "Ten Most Wanted, Texas" lists, 1993-1994
[31 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor's Fugitive Squad, captures of most wanted criminals |
| | | | | | Creation of "Texas Most Watched" program |
| | | | | Term limitation proposal, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor's statement |
| | | | | Texas Assessment of Academic Skills Test (TAAS), 1993 |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on students passing the test |
| | | | | Texas Business Tax (TBT), 1991 |
| | | | | | Background information from Comptroller's Office |
| | | | | Texas Clipper, 1994 |
| | | | | | Seaborne Conservation Corps program to rescue at risk youth |
| | | | | Texas Commitment, 1992 |
| | | | | | Governor's remarks to conference on clean fuel vehicles |
| | | | | Texas Festival, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor's quote to Kennedy Center for use during festival |
| | | | | Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners (TIPRO), 1992 |
| | | | | | Governor announces workshops for oil and gas discovery |
| | | | | Texas Insurance Purchasing Alliance, 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor announces health insurance for small businesses |
| | | | | Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center, 1994 |
| | | | | | Texas to receive $71.4 million in federal funds for center |
| | | | | Texas Medical Center, 1993 |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on their agreement with NASA |
| | | | | Texas Monthly, 1992 |
| | | | | | "Ann's Plans," article on Ann Richards |
| | | | | "Texas Most Watched" program, 1994 |
| | | | | | Background information |
| | | | | Texas-OU football game, 1991-1992
[2 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor's wager with Oklahoma Governor Walters |
| | | | | Texas Quality Award, 1991, 1994
[2 folders] |
| | | | | | Winners of award |
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| 95-019/964(05261770) | | | | | Texas Stadium bill, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on HB 779 |
| | | | | Texas State Railroad, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor's railway trip from Rusk to Palestine |
| | | | | Texas Tech Lady Raiders Day, 1993 |
| | | | | | Governor's proclamation on their winning NCAA Tournament |
| | | | | TEXCAL [State of Texas Contract Assignment Lending Project], 1993 |
| | | | | | Lending project for minority businesses |
| | | | | Textbooks, 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on additional funds for textbooks |
| | | | | Textile & apparel industry, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor's remarks at her press conference in Lubbock |
| | | | | TGV Corporation, 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to Senator Jim Turner on the franchise's missed deadline |
| | | | | Thanksgiving, 1991
[2 folders] |
| | | | | | Proclamation giving state employees Friday off after Thanksgiving |
| | | | | | Proclamation for True First Thanksgiving Day |
| | | | | Thompson, Ray, 1993 |
| | | | | | Resignation from Structural Pest Control Board |
| | | | | TIPRO [Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners], 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor calls for stripper oil well tax credits |
| | | | | Tobacco Investments, Students Against, 1991
[2 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor's letter regarding University of Texas investments Articles and press release |
| | | | | Tombari, Carol, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor announced her as chair of federal committee on Energy Technology Joint Ventures |
| | | | | Total Quality Management (TQM), 1992
[3 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor announces TQM initiative for the state |
| | | | | | National Education Goals conference |
| | | | | Tower, John, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on Tower's death |
| | | | | Town hall meeting, 1993
[2 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor to host first town hall meeting in Sulphur Springs |
| | | | | | Governor discusses state issues at town hall meeting |
| | | | | Trade agreement, 1991
[2 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on Congressional approval extending fast track authority for President Bush to negotiate trade agreements |
| | | | | | Governor Richards and Governor of Jalisco, Mexico, signed cooperative agreement |
| | | | | Traffic safety campaign, 1993 |
| | | | | | Governor announced cooperative campaign with Anheuser-Busch companies |
| | | | | Transportation, Texas Department of, 1992, 1994
[4 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor announced 4-level interchange to connect two Rio Grande expressways |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to Mayor Larry Francis of El Paso regarding highway funding for El Paso |
| | | | | | Announcement of $15 million Urban Street Program |
| | | | | | Department endorses ALICE Road improvement project |
| | | | | Transportation, U.S. Department of, 1994
[2 folders] |
| | | | | | Texas A&M University Transportation Center |
| | | | | | | Awarded $1 million |
| | | | | | $99 million earmarked for transportation projects in Texas |
| | | | | Travis & Mexia State Schools, 1992 |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on Mental Health Mental Retardation's (MHMR's) State Facility Review Task Force's vote to recommend closure of state schools |
| | | | | Travis, Charles D. ("Dickie"), 1992
[2 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to him about group health insurance coverage for school districts and employees |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to him regarding employee education program |
| | | | | Treasury, State, 1993 |
| | | | | | Governor's statement regarding consolidation of the Treasury with the Comptroller's Office |
| | | | | Treaties, 1994 |
| | | | | | State leaders try to safeguard existing Texas laws and programs that may conflict with NAFTA |
| | | | | Truan, Senator Carlos, 1991 |
| | | | | | Letter to Governor saying she is the greatest governor since Governor James Allred |
| | | | | | | Praise for Governor's efforts with the Insurance Board and Public Utility Commission |
| | | | | Truancy laws, 1994
[2 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to Dan Morales requesting his opinion on the enforcement of truancy laws |
| | | | | | Governor's statement regarding Dan Morales' opinion |
| | | | | Turner, Senator Jim, 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to him regarding the High Speed Rail Franchise and missed deadline |
| | | | | Twin Buttes Dam, San Angelo, 1994 |
| | | | | | Buereau of Reclamation agreement to pay all repairs |
| | | | | Umphrey, Walter, 1991 |
| | | | | | Possible appointee to Texas Parks and Wildlife Board |
| | | | | United States Senator, 1992 |
| | | | | | Governor's statement regarding appointment of interim U.S. Senator |
| | | | | UPS [United Parcel Service] press conference, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor's remarks on dedication of natural gas refueling station for UPS, Dallas |
| | | | | Urban Street Program, 1994 |
| | | | | | Texas Department of Transportation announced $15 million program |
| | | | | V-22 Osprey, 1992-1994
[4 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on her meeting with Defense Department officials/ERINT and base closures |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to John Deutch, Deputy Secretary of Defense, regarding budgeting of the V-22 |
| | | | | | | Al Gore's letter |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on Defense Acquisition Board's decision to fund v-22 Osprey |
| | | | | Valley interchange, 1992 |
| | | | | | Governor announces approval of 4-level interchange on US 281 and US 83 in Pharr |
| | | | | Vance, Carol, 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to him regarding changes in the Department of Criminal Justice's open records policies (Michael Blair parole) |
| | | | | Veterans, 1993-1994
[2 folders] |
| | | | | | Passage of HB 1356, Hazelwood Act |
| | | | | | | Governor's letter to Coordinating Board |
| | | | | | Governor signed proclamation encouraging state agencies to hire and trail unemployed veterans |
| | | | | Veterans Loan Program, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to Garry Mauro in response to his asking for her support |
| | | | | Veterans Parade, 1991 |
| | | | | | Tentative agenda for the salute to Texas troops home from the Persian Gulf |
| | | | | Victoria County, 1994
[2 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor's remarks on EPA response to their environmental concerns |
| | | | | | Governor signs designation to gain attainment status for them |
| | | | | VISTA [Volunteers in Service to America], 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor signs Executive Order creating Texas Commission on National and Community Service |
| | | | | VLSI Technology, Inc., 1992 |
| | | | | | Governor's visit/support of high-tech industry |
| | | | | Volunteer Conference, Texas, 1991-1992
[3 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor announced her office will sponsor 15th annual conference |
| | | | | | Conference awards, Governor's remarks |
| | | | | | Governor to recognize outstanding volunteers |
| | | | | Volunteer Leadership Conference, 1993-1994
[2 folders] |
| | | | | | Top volunteers to be honored at conference Awards announced |
| | | | | Volunteer Week in Texas, National, 1992 |
| | | | | | Governor issued proclamation |
| | | | | Voter registration, 1992 |
| | | | | | Governor proclaims Student Voter Registration Day and urges students to vote |
| | | | | | Voucher system for schools, 1993 |
| | | | | | Governor's letter about her reservations of the proposal |
| | | | | Vought Aircraft Company, 1994 |
| | | | | | Company layoffs |
| | | | | Waco, 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor presented proclamation to Midway All-Star Softball Team |
| | | | | War, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor's statement regarding U.S. air strike against Iraq |
| | | | | Water Commission, Texas, 1991-1992
[6 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to Buck Wynne on suspending permitting for incinerators |
| | | | | | Buck Wynne's report and letter of resignation of chairman |
| | | | | | Governor's remarks on hazardous waste at swearing-in of John Hall to Commission |
| | | | | | Governor's participated in press conference for "Clean Texas 2000" |
| | | | | | Governor's statement at press conference on "Clean Industries 2000" |
| | | | | Water Development Board, Texas, 1991
[2 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on grant of $1.45 million to Colonias Meeting, Governor's remarks |
| | | | | Waterfield, Dick, 1991 |
| | | | | | Statement by Rick Perry on Waterfield's resignation from Department of Agriculture/racial slur |
| | | | | Weatherization, 1991-1992
[2 folders] |
| | | | | | Weatherization Assistance Program funding |
| | | | | | Governor announces funding for energy weatherization program for low-income citizens |
| | | | | Welfare reform, 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to President Clinton on program (Project Quest) |
| | | | | Wentworth, Jeff, 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor's letter regarding Muster Day held at Camp Mabry by Texas National Guard |
| | | | | Western Governors' Association, 1994 |
| | | | | | Letter from Governor and Western Governors on Border Environment Cooperation Commission budget requests and cuts |
| | | | | Williamson, Barry, 1992 |
| | | | | | Remarks on Lena Guerrero's false statements on her resume |
| | | | | Willis, Robert Cecil, 1994 |
| | | | | | Death of |
| | | | | Wine, 1992 |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to Walter Haimann regarding serving out of state wine at a dinner at the Governor's Mansion |
| | | | | Women, Governor's Commission for, 1991 |
| | | | | Notice of organizational meeting |
| | | | | Women & Infant Children (WIC), 1993 |
| | | | | | Governor attended meeting at El Paso clinic regarding immunization |
| | | | | Women in Government, Executive, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor Richards' answers to questionnaire |
| | | | | Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation Inc., (WIMSA), 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor names Frances Goff to chair |
| | | | | Women Veterans Recognition Day, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor signed proclamation May 23, 1991 |
| | | | | Women's Campaign Research Fund, 1991 |
| | | | | | Leadership conference in Austin |
| | | | | Women's Hall of Fame, Texas, 1993
[2 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor announces selection of Women's Hall of Fame candidates |
| | | | | | Governor announces selection of Women's Hall of Fame inductees |
| | | | | Wool Act, National, 1993
[2 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to editor of San Angelo Standard-Times regarding her support for the continuation of the act |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on U.S. Senate vote to eliminate funding |
| | | | | Workers compensation, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to Claire Korioth, Insurance Board |
| | | | | Workers' Compensation Commission, 1992 |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to Dane Harris regarding the appointment of Richard Perkins |
| | | | | Workforce & Economic Competitiveness, Texas Council on, 1994
[2 folders] |
| | | | | | Awarded $380,000 for 7 planning grants |
| | | | | | Department of Labor awarded Texas $5 million for One-Stop Centers |
| | | | | Workplace Scholar Program, 1994 |
| | | | | | Technical training assistance to employers and Texas workers |
| | | | | Wyatt, Mrs. Joe, 1992 |
| | | | | | Governor's letter to her regarding her membership on the Air Control Board |
| | | | | Wynne, Buck, 1991-1992
[4 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor's letter regarding suspending permitting on hazardous waste facilities |
| | | | | | Governor's letter regarding Houston Chemical Services' application permit in LaPorte |
| | | | | | Letter to Governor with report and resignation as Chairman of the Water Commission |
| | | | | | Letter to Governor on assisting state in administering National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) |
| | | | | Yogurt [shop murders], 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor's statement |
| | | | | Youth Service Day, 1993 |
| | | | | | Governor's proclamation |
| | | | | Youth Summit, 1993-1994
[3 folders] |
| | | | | | Governor met with students from schools to discuss ending juvenile crime |
| | | | | | Governor opens statewide youth summit in Austin |
| | | | | Ysleta Elementary School, 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor recognized them for achievement gains |
| | | | | Zedillo, Ernesto, 1994 |
| | | | | | Governor's statement on his nomination to PRI Presidential candidacy |
| | | | | Zuliani trial, [1992?] |
| | | | | | Concerns of the district court jury |
| | | | | ZZ Top, 1991 |
| | | | | | Governor signed House Resolution 755 by Ron Wilson |
