urn:taro:utexas.cah.00127p6A Guide to the Ann W. Richards Papers, Part 06 Text converted and initial EAD tagging provided by Apex Data Services, March 2001. Finding aid written in English. September 9, 2002 and January 2004 Edited with XMetaL 2 by Kristy Sorensen, Brenda Gunn, and Evan Hocker according to instructions in Editing TARO EAD XML Finding Aids with XMetaL, TARO 2 EAD 2002 Editing Instructions. Tue Jul 22 15:27:33 CDT 2003 urn:taro:utexas.cah.00127 converted from EAD 1.0 to 2002 by v1to02.xsl (20030505). Descriptive Summary Richards, Ann W. Ann W. Richards Papers, 1933-2000 [Part 6]. Center for American History,The University of Texas at Austin Arrangement (Gubernatorial Records/Staff and Office Files)Press Office Files:a. General Press Releases, J through ZPreferred Citation

Ann W. Richards Papers, 1933-2000, Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin.

 Press Office Files, 1990-1994, (41 ft.). 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.

 General Press Releases, J through Z: 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 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 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 August 2, 1994, proclaimed "Texas National Night Out" [communities against crime] 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 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

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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 1879 (Texas-Mexico Initiative) 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

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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] 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 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 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