Texas. Governor (1995-2000 : Bush)

See the online finding aid for the agency history.

From the description of Governor George W. Bush Legislative Office records, 1988, 1990, 1992-2000, undated, bulk 1995-2000. (Texas State Library & Archives Commission). WorldCat record id: 770418284

See the online finding aid for the agency history of the Governor's Office and biographic note on Governor George W. Bush.

From the description of Governor George W. Bush Correspondence/Constituent Services Office autopen copies of correspondence from other divisions, 1995-2000, bulk 1996-2000. (Texas State Library & Archives Commission). WorldCat record id: 496014767

The governor of Texas is the chief executive officer of the state, elected by the citizens every four years. The duties and responsibilities of the governor include serving as commander-in-chief of the state's military forces; convening special sessions of the legislature for specific purposes; delivering to the legislature at the beginning of each regular session a report on the condition of the state, an accounting of all public money under the governor's control, a recommended biennial budget, an estimate of the amounts of money required to be raised by taxation, and any recommendations he deems necessary; signing or vetoing bills passed by the legislature; and executing the laws of the state. The governor can grant reprieves and commutations of punishment and pardons, upon the recommendation of the Board of Pardons and Paroles, and revoke conditional pardons. He appoints numerous state officials (with the consent of the Senate), fills vacancies in state and district offices (except vacancies in the legislature), calls special elections to fill vacancies in the legislature, fills vacancies in the United States Senate until an election can be held, and serves as ex officio member of several state boards.

The office of governor was first established by the Constitution of 1845 and superseded the office of president of the Republic of Texas. The position now exists under authority of Article IV, Section 1 of the Constitution of 1876 and Texas Government Code, Chapter 401. To be elected governor, a person must be at least thirty years old, a United States citizen, and a resident of Texas for at least five years preceding the election. In 1972, the term of office was extended from two to four years, effective in 1975. Since 1856 the governor has had the use of the Governor's Mansion.

In 1999 there were 198 full time equivalent employees in the Office of the Governor. Thirteen divisions outside of the Executive Office assist the governor in carrying out his functions: Administration, Appointments, Budget & Planning, Communications, General Counsel, Legislative, Policy, Scheduling, Criminal Justice Division, Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities, Office of Film, Music, Television and Multimedia Industries, Women's Commission, and Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness.

Major responsibilities of the Press Office (also known as Communications) under Governor George W. Bush included issuing press releases and media advisories on the activities and actions of the Governor, as well as First Lady Laura Bush; writing speeches for the Governor and the First Lady; collecting, copying, and distributing copies of newspaper clippings about the Governor, First Lady, and issues of concern to Texans; handling requests for interviews with the Governor; and creating and maintaining the Internet website for the Governor's Office. Karen P. Hughes served as Director of Communications until June 1999, when she became Governor Bush's presidential campaign spokesperson.

(Sources include: Guide to Texas State Agencies, 9th and 10th eds., 1996 and 1999; the contents of the records; versions of the Governor's Office website during Governor Bush's term available on the Internet Archive at http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.governor.state.tx.us.)

Laura Bush acted as First Lady of Texas from January 17, 1995 when her husband George W. Bush was sworn in as Texas Governor to December 21, 2000 when Bush resigned as Texas Governor. She became First Lady of the United States when her husband, George W. Bush, was inaugurated as president of the United States in January 2001.

During her tenure as Texas First Lady, Mrs. Bush supported many causes related to women's and children's health, education, and literacy. Her four major initiatives were Take Time for Kids (a public awareness and educational campaign that gives caregivers information about parenting topics), Family Literacy (urging Texas communities to establish family literacy programs through local collaboration with the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy), Reach Out and Read (a pediatric-based literacy program), and Ready to Read (focusing on early childhood education programs).

In addition, Mrs. Bush established the Texas Book Festival, which raises grant money for public libraries, and opened Rainbow Rooms in several locations throughout the state to provide emergency resources for abused and neglected children. In conjunction with these Rainbow Rooms, she promoted the Adopt-a-Caseworker program to provide a support system for Child Protective Services caseworkers through private sponsorship. Finally, Mrs. Bush was an advocate of breast cancer and Alzheimer's awareness and research throughout her tenure.

Laura Bush (neé Welch), only daughter of Harold Bruce Welch and Jenna Louise Hawkins, was born on November 4, 1946 in Midland, Texas. In 1968, Mrs. Bush earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Southern Methodist University. Upon graduating, she worked as a schoolteacher first at Longfellow Elementary School in the Dallas Independent School District before moving on to John F. Kennedy Elementary School in the Houston Independent School District in 1969, where she remained until 1972. Mrs. Bush then received a Master of Science degree in Library Science in 1973 from the University of Texas at Austin. Thereafter, she worked at the Kashmere Gardens Branch of the Houston Public Library until 1974, when she returned to Austin to work at Dawson Elementary School in the Austin Independent School District until 1977.

George W. Bush and Laura Bush were married on November 5, 1977. They have two daughters, Jenna and Barbara (both born in 1981). Since that time, she has volunteered for several charitable organizations, including the Dallas County Community Partners, which launched the first Rainbow Room. She has also served on the national board of Reading is Fundamental, Southern Methodist University's 21st Century Council, and the advisory boards of the University of Texas Graduate School of Library and Information Science and the American Library Association's office of intellectual freedom.

(Sources include: First Lady Laura Bush's official White House biography: http://www.whitehouse.gov/firstlady/flbio.html )

From the guide to the Press Office speech and press files for First Lady Laura Bush, 1980-2000, undated, bulk 1995-2000, (Texas State Archives)

The General Counsel position within the Texas Office of the Governor was created in October 1973 when the Executive Director of the Governor's Criminal Justice Division appointed an individual as General Counsel, to assist him in providing statute interpretations and in other matters relating to policies and procedures. Today the Office of the General Counsel is a separate division in the Governor's Office. During the Bush Administration, Alberto Gonzales served as General Counsel, succeeded in 1998 by Margaret Wilson.

Duties of the General Counsel include providing statute interpretations; tracking inmates on death row as their cases move through the judicial process including all appeals to the governor for commutations or stays of execution; handling pardon requests sent to the governor; reviewing proposed settlements, land patents, grant requests, contracts, easements, and deeds for the governor; analyzing proposed legislation and regulations for validity and legal effect; assisting appointments staff in determining eligibility and other legal issues related to proposed appointments; handling extradition and requisition matters; coordinating ethics guidelines and training for the governor's office; advising the governor on federal programs administered by the state; coordinating the governor's criminal justice policy with the governor's Policy Director; and providing legal advice and handling litigation filed against the governor or the Governor's Office, in conjunction with actions of the Attorney General on the governor's behalf.

George W. Bush served as governor of Texas from January 17, 1995 to December 21, 2000, resigning as governor in the middle of his second term to become president of the United States.

He challenged the incumbent governor, Democrat Ann Richards, running on promises to improve public education and to reform the juvenile justice system, welfare, and the state's tort laws -- the system under which an injured person may sue for damages. During the 74th Legislature in 1995, he worked with the Democrats who controlled both houses of the Texas legislature and managed to get bills passed that dealt with the four issues he had emphasized in his campaign. Bush was seen as pro-business and a consensus-builder.

Bush advocated and signed the two largest tax cuts to date in Texas history, totaling over $3 billion. To pay for the cuts, he sought (unsuccessfully) federal approval of a plan to privatize Texas' social services. Education reform was a priority throughout his terms, with legislation emphasizing local control of schools, higher standards, and a revised curriculum. Controversy has followed, with charter schools mired in financial scandals and protests against one test determining a child's promotion. After winning reelection in 1998, Bush began his bid for the presidency and was not as involved in the 76th Legislature in 1999.

George W. Bush was born July 6, 1946 in New Haven, Connecticut and grew up in Midland and Houston, Texas. He graduated from Andover Academy, and received a bachelor's degree from Yale University and a master's from Harvard Business School. He served as a pilot in the Texas Air National Guard. In 1978, Bush was defeated in a run for the U.S. Congress in West Texas. He was involved in energy exploration from the 1970s into the 1980s. From 1989 until his election as governor, Bush worked with the Texas Rangers baseball organization, leading a group of partners in purchasing the team, and then serving as managing general partner. He married Laura Welch in 1977; they have two daughters.

From the guide to the General Counsel's claims against the state, 1990-2000, (bulk 1995-2000), (Texas State Archives)

George W. Bush served as governor of Texas from January 17, 1995 to December 21, 2000, resigning as governor in the middle of his second term to become president of the United States.

From the guide to the Governor George W. Bush General Counsel execution files, 1886, 1892, 1903, 1912-1921, 1925, 1932, 1939-2000, bulk 1986-2000, (Texas State Archives)

Margaret La Montagne began working in the Governor's Office in January 1995 as Deputy Director of Appointments. After the 74th legislative session (1995), her title was changed to Senior Advisor reporting directly to the governor and her office was moved to the Capitol. Her focus was on education-related issues, which went through her rather than the Policy Division, especially after the 74th legislative session when the Education Policy person left and the position was not filled. She retained some of her appointment duties after becoming Senior Advisor, including selecting appointees for education related boards and commissions. Her staff included Public Education/Special Projects Counsel [title changed from Public Education to Special Projects and back] (first Michelle Tobias from 1995 to 1998, then Jennifer Piskun, followed by Debra Esterak); Administrative Assistant (Judy Okimura, then Shannon Smith); and Special Projects Assistant (Sheryl Labar for a while, spring 1996-February 1997).

George W. Bush served as governor of Texas from January 17, 1995 to December 21, 2000, resigning as governor in the middle of his second term to become president of the United States.

From the guide to the Senior Advisor's Office: Education reference materials, 1988, 1990-2000, undated, (bulk 1995-1997), (Texas State Archives)

The governor of Texas is the chief executive officer of the state, elected by the citizens every four years. The duties and responsibilities of the governor include serving as commander-in-chief of the state's military forces; convening special sessions of the legislature for specific purposes; delivering to the legislature at the beginning of each regular session a report on the condition of the state, an accounting of all public money under the governor's control, a recommended biennial budget, an estimate of the amounts of money required to be raised by taxation, and any recommendations he deems necessary; signing or vetoing bills passed by the legislature; and executing the laws of the state. The governor can grant reprieves and commutations of punishment and pardons, upon the recommendation of the Board of Pardons and Paroles, and revoke conditional pardons. He appoints numerous public officials (with the consent of the Senate), fills vacancies in state and district offices (except vacancies in the legislature), calls special elections to fill vacancies in the legislature, fills vacancies in the United States Senate until an election can be held, and serves as ex officio member of several state boards.

In 1999 there were 198 full time equivalent employees in the Office of the Governor. Thirteen divisions outside of the Executive Office assist the governor in carrying out his functions: Administration, Appointments, Budget and Planning, Communications, General Counsel, Legislative, Policy, Scheduling, Criminal Justice Division, Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities, Office of Film, Music, Television and Multimedia Industries, Women's Commission, and Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness.

Duties of the General Counsel include providing statute interpretations; tracking inmates on death row as their cases move through the judicial process, including all appeals to the governor for commutations or stays of execution; handling pardon requests sent to the governor; reviewing proposed settlements, land patents, grant requests, contracts, easements, and deeds for the governor; analyzing proposed legislation and regulations for validity and legal effect; assisting appointments staff in determining eligibility and other legal issues related to proposed appointments; handling extradition and requisition matters; coordinating ethics guidelines and training for the governor's office; advising the governor on federal programs administered by the state; coordinating the governor's criminal justice policy with the governor's Policy Director; and providing legal advice and handling litigation filed against the governor or the Governor's Office, in conjunction with actions of the Attorney General on the governor's behalf.

George W. Bush served as governor of Texas from January 17, 1995 to December 21, 2000, resigning as governor in the middle of his second term to become president of the United States.

From the guide to the Governor George W. Bush General Counsel litigation files, 1859, 1880s, 1896, 1905, 1924, 1940s, 1955, 1968-2000, bulk 1995-2000, (Texas State Archives)

The Texas Office of the First Lady encompasses the official governmental activities of the spouse of the governor. The Office of the First Lady is not an actual state agency and functions as a subdivision of the Office of the Governor. To date, there is scant legislation regarding this office. As such, it is defined more by tradition and individual preference than legislation. Although not legally mandated, at the request of the Governor, and to represent the State of Texas is the guiding phrase for all the First Lady's official activities. To facilitate this end, the Travel Regulations Act (Texas Government Code, Section 660.203(b)) states that the governor's spouse is entitled to reimbursement for expenses incurred while performing duties at the direction of the governor. These duties have traditionally included acting as hostess during receptions at the Governor's Mansion, presiding over selected welfare organizations and initiatives, accompanying the Governor in official travels, and participating in selected ceremonial duties. Texas Government Code, Section 442.0071(d) outlines the First Lady's role in the decoration of the Governor's Mansion. It states that the Texas Historical Commission must solicit the advice and approval of the First Lady before making changes to the decoration of the Governor's Mansion.

Moreover, the First Lady is often appointed as a member of the Inaugural Endowment Fund Committee. According to Texas Government Code, Section 401.011(b), the inaugural endowment fund may be expended for decorating, furnishing, preserving, or improving the Capitol, the Governor's Mansion, or other state property of historical significance or for grants in support of public schools, public libraries, or other charitable causes at the discretion of the inaugural endowment fund committee. All of these areas have historically fallen under the influence of the First Lady.

The Texas Office of the First Lady includes one assistant, and the First Lady often relies on the support staff of the Governor for assistance in communications and scheduling in her official capacity.

(Sources include: Information in the records of First Lady Laura Bush's files and the following Texas Government Code Statutes: Section 660.203(b), Section 442.0071(d), and Section 401.011 (b) .)

In addition, Mrs. Bush established the Texas Book Festival, which raises grant money for public libraries, and opened Rainbow Rooms in several locations throughout the state to provide emergency resources for abused and neglected children. In conjunction with these Rainbow Rooms, she promoted the Adopt-a-Caseworker program to provide a support system for Child Protective Services caseworkers through private sponsorship. Finally, Mrs. Bush was a advocate of breast cancer and Alzheimer's awareness and research throughout her tenure.

(Sources include: First Lady Laura Bush's official White House biography: http://www.whitehouse.gov/firstlady/flbio.html )

From the guide to the First Lady Laura Bush's files (Part II), 1994-2000, bulk 1995-1999, (Texas State Archives)

Joe Allbaugh served as Executive Assistant to Texas Governor George W. Bush from January 1995 through June 1999, after which he joined Bush's presidential campaign. The executive assistant was directly responsible for the Scheduling Office, internal auditor, Governor's Mansion administration, and emergency management. In addition, memos from staff directed to the governor often were funneled through Allbaugh. He managed the day-to-day operations of the Governor's Office and appears to have assigned responsibilities to staff and directed work flow. Much of what Governor Bush saw apparently passed through Allbaugh. Reggie Bashur was deputy executive assistant in 1995; Dale Laine served as deputy executive assistant in 1996 and 1997. Joyce Sibley served as Allbaugh's administrative assistant. Clay Johnson, who had been Appointments Director, became executive assistant after Allbaugh left.

George W. Bush served as governor of Texas from January 17, 1995 to December 21, 2000, resigning as governor in the middle of his second term to become president of the United States.

From the guide to the Executive Assistant's Office files, 1944, 1947, 1960, 1962, 1967, 1977-1978, 1980-1981, 1983-2000, undated, (bulk 1995-1999), (Texas State Archives)

In 1999 there were 198 full time equivalent employees in the Office of the Governor. Thirteen divisions outside of the Executive Office assist the governor in carrying out his functions: Administration; Appointments; Budget & Planning; Communications; General Counsel; Legislative; Policy; Scheduling; Criminal Justice Division; Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities; Office of Film, Music, Television and Multimedia Industries; Women's Commission; and Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness.

Major responsibilities of the Press Office (also known as Communications) under Governor George W. Bush included issuing press releases and media advisories on the activities and actions of the Governor, as well as First Lady Laura Bush; writing speeches for the Governor and the First Lady; collecting, copying, and distributing copies of newspaper clippings about the Governor, First Lady, and issues of concern to Texans; handling requests for interviews with the Governor; and creating and maintaining the Internet web site for the Governor's Office. Karen P. Hughes served as Director of Communications until June 1999, when she became Governor Bush's presidential campaign spokesperson.

(Sources include: Guide to Texas State Agencies, 9th and 10th eds., 1996 and 1999; the contents of the records; and versions of the Governor's Office web site during Governor Bush's term available on the Internet Archive at http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.governor.state.tx.us, accessed on March 3, 2009.)

George W. Bush served as governor of Texas from January 17, 1995 to December 21, 2000, resigning as governor in the middle of his second term to become president of the United States.

(Sources include: Versions of the Governor's Office web site during Governor Bush's term available on the Internet Archive at http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.governor.state.tx.us, accessed on March 3, 2009.)

From the guide to the Governor George W. Bush Press Office clippings, 1995-2000, undated, bulk 1997-2000, (Texas State Archives)

George W. Bush served as governor of Texas from January 17, 1995 to December 21, 2000, resigning as governor in the middle of his second term to become president of the United States.

From the guide to the General Counsel's general correspondence, 1963-1964, 1975, 1985-2000, (bulk 1995-2000), (Texas State Archives)

George W. Bush served as governor of Texas from January 17, 1995 to December 21, 2000, resigning as governor in the middle of his second term to become president of the United States.

From the guide to the Governor George W. Bush General Counsel execution files: Execution case files (Adanandus through Kitchens), 1950-2000, bulk 1986-2000, (Texas State Archives)

In 1999 there were 198 full time equivalent employees in the Office of the Governor. Thirteen divisions outside of the Executive Office assist the governor in carrying out his functions: Administration; Appointments; Budget & Planning; Communications; General Counsel; Legislative; Policy; Scheduling; Criminal Justice Division; Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities; Office of Film, Music, Television and Multimedia Industries; Women's Commission; and Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness.

Major responsibilities of the Press Office (also known as Communications) under Governor George W. Bush included issuing press releases and media advisories on the activities and actions of the Governor, as well as First Lady Laura Bush; writing speeches for the Governor and the First Lady; collecting, copying, and distributing copies of newspaper clippings about the Governor, First Lady, and issues of concern to Texans; handling requests for interviews with the Governor; and creating and maintaining the Internet web site for the Governor's Office. Karen P. Hughes served as Director of Communications until June 1999, when she became Governor Bush's presidential campaign spokesperson.

(Sources include: Guide to Texas State Agencies, 9th and 10th eds., 1996 and 1999, and versions of the Governor's Office web site during Governor Bush's term available on the Internet Archive at http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.governor.state.tx.us, accessed on March 3, 2009.)

George W. Bush served as governor of Texas from January 17, 1995 to December 21, 2000, resigning as governor in the middle of his second term to become president of the United States.

From the guide to the Governor George W. Bush Press Office videotapes and audiotapes, 1990-2000, undated, bulk 1995-2000, (Texas State Archives)

Correspondence/Constituent Services is listed as a division within the Communications Office (also known as the Press Office). Shirley Green served as director of Correspondence/Constituent Services through most of Governor Bush's tenure. The division was responsible for the mail log, the central correspondence file, honorary certificates, greetings, and proclamations. The Ombudsman/Citizens' Assistance program was also housed within this division. During the latter part of Governor Bush's second term, the division also handled some of the governor's scheduling functions.

George W. Bush served as governor of Texas from January 17, 1995 to December 21, 2000, resigning as governor in the middle of his second term to become president of the United States.

From the guide to the Governor George W. Bush Correspondence/Constituent Services Office Robos research and background files, 1993-2000, bulk 1995-2000, (Texas State Archives)

George W. Bush served as governor of Texas from January 17, 1995 to December 21, 2000, resigning as governor in the middle of his second term to become president of the United States.

From the guide to the General Counsel's executive clemency files, 1961, 1965, 1968, 1974, 1983-2000, (bulk 1995-2000), (Texas State Archives)

In 1999 there were 198 full time equivalent employees in the Office of the Governor. Thirteen divisions outside of the Executive Office assist the governor in carrying out his functions: Administration; Appointments; Budget & Planning; Communications; General Counsel; Legislative; Policy; Scheduling; Criminal Justice Division; Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities; Office of Film, Music, Television and Multimedia Industries; Women's Commission; and Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness.

The Criminal Justice Division of the Texas Governor's Office administers state and federal grant funds awarded for criminal justice, crime prevention, law enforcement, special courts and prosecutors, juvenile justice, and victim service projects. Applicants for these grants can include state agencies, regional councils of governments, cities, counties, colleges and universities, private nonprofit corporations, independent school districts, and regional education centers. Furthermore, the Criminal Justice Division oversees the monitoring and evaluation of these grants once awarded. It is also the statewide headquarters for Texas Crime Stoppers and the Texas Narcotics Control Program. Preparing an annual plan outlining goals, priorities, and standards for improving the criminal justice system is another important function of the division. Finally, the division funds a number of statewide initiatives to prevent and prosecute violent crimes and provides interactive videoconference training for grantees.

George W. Bush served as governor of Texas from January 17, 1995 to December 21, 2000, resigning as governor in the middle of his second term to become president of the United States.

(Sources include: Versions of the Governor's Office website during Governor Bush's term available on the Internet Archive at http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.governor.state.tx.us, accessed on March 3, 2009.)

From the guide to the Governor George W. Bush Criminal Justice Division public information requests, 1995-1999, (Texas State Archives)

In 1999 there were 198 full time equivalent employees in the Office of the Governor. Thirteen divisions outside of the Executive Office assist the governor in carrying out his functions: Administration; Appointments; Budget & Planning; Communications; General Counsel; Legislative; Policy; Scheduling; Criminal Justice Division; Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities; Office of Film, Music, Television and Multimedia Industries; Women's Commission; and Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness.

Major responsibilities of the Press Office (also known as Communications) under Governor George W. Bush included issuing press releases and media advisories on the activities and actions of the Governor, as well as First Lady Laura Bush; writing speeches for the Governor and the First Lady; collecting, copying, and distributing copies of newspaper clippings about the Governor, First Lady, and issues of concern to Texans; handling requests for interviews with the Governor; and creating and maintaining the Internet web site for the Governor's Office. Karen P. Hughes served as Director of Communications until June 1999, when she became Governor Bush's presidential campaign spokesperson.

George W. Bush served as governor of Texas from January 17, 1995 to December 21, 2000, resigning as governor in the middle of his second term to become president of the United States.

From the guide to the Governor George W. Bush Press Office web site development files, 1890-2000, undated, bulk 1995-2000, (Texas State Archives)

George W. Bush served as governor of Texas from January 17, 1995 to December 21, 2000, resigning as governor in the middle of his second term to become president of the United States.

From the guide to the Senior Advisor's Office records, 1948, 1964-1965, 1978, 1980-1983, 1986-2000, undated, (bulk 1995-2000), (Texas State Archives)

Major responsibilities of the Press Office (also known as Communications) under Governor George W. Bush included issuing press releases and media advisories on the activities and actions of the Governor, as well as First Lady Laura Bush; writing speeches for the Governor and the First Lady; collecting, copying, and distributing copies of newspaper clippings about the Governor and issues of concern to Texans; handling requests for interviews with the Governor; and creating and maintaining the Internet website for the Governor's Office. Karen P. Hughes served as Director of Communications until June 1999, when she became Governor Bush's presidential campaign spokesperson.

George W. Bush served as governor of Texas from January 17, 1995 to December 21, 2000, resigning as governor in the middle of his second term to become president of the United States.

From the guide to the Press Office speech files, 1986, 1989-2000, undated, (bulk 1995-2000), (Texas State Archives)

The Policy Office helps ensure that the governor's policies are implemented by state agencies and commissions. The office is organized around specialized issues such as education, criminal justice, health and human services, natural resources, and economic development. It advises the governor on emerging problems and opportunities and develops policy options for the governor's consideration. Directors of the policy office are the governor's liaisons to state agencies and board members, and they direct special committee projects authorized by the governor. The office also recommends candidates for appointments to agency positions and assists in evaluating potential appointments. The head of the Policy Office under Governor Bush was Vance McMahan.

George W. Bush served as governor of Texas from January 17, 1995 to December 21, 2000, resigning as governor in the middle of his second term to become president of the United States.

From the guide to the Governor George W. Bush Policy Office records, 1970, 1982-2000, bulk 1995-2000, (Texas State Archives)

Laura Bush acted as First Lady of Texas from January 17, 1995 when her husband, George W. Bush, was sworn in as Texas Governor to December 21, 2000 when Bush resigned as Texas Governor. She became First Lady of the United States when Bush was inaugurated as president of the United States in January 2001.

From the guide to the First Lady Laura Bush's files (Part I), about 1994-1999, bulk 1995-1999, (Texas State Archives)

The Legislative Office (also referred to as the Legislative Affairs Office) in the Office of the Texas Governor advises the governor on legislative matters and assists in developing and promoting the governor's legislative goals. Former State Senator Dan Shelley served as Legislative Director in 1995 and part of 1996; Terral Smith served as director from 1996 to 2000. Deputy directors (from one to three at a given time) were Stacie Lawson (1995-1996), Michael Jewell (1997), Greg Davidson (1997-2000), Lizzette Gonzales (1997-2000), and Laura Lawlor (1999).

George W. Bush served as governor of Texas from January 17, 1995 to December 21, 2000, resigning as governor in the middle of his second term to become president of the United States.

From the guide to the Governor George W. Bush Legislative Office records, 1988, 1990, 1992-2000, undated, bulk 1995-2000, (Texas State Archives)

George W. Bush served as governor of Texas from January 17, 1995 to December 21, 2000, resigning as governor in the middle of his second term to become president of the United States.

From the guide to the General Counsel's legal opinions and advice, 1892, 1918, 1921, 1925, 1932, 1942-1944, 1948, 1954, 1956, 1963, 1965, 1968-1969, 1972-2000, (bulk 1995-2000), (Texas State Archives)

George W. Bush served as governor of Texas from January 17, 1995 to December 21, 2000, resigning as governor in the middle of his second term to become president of the United States.

From the guide to the Governor George W. Bush General Counsel public information request files (received 1995 to 1999), 1976, 1980, 1982-1983, 1985-1987, 1989-2000, bulk 1995-1999, (Texas State Archives)

George W. Bush served as governor of Texas from January 17, 1995 to December 21, 2000, resigning as governor in the middle of his second term to become president of the United States.

From the guide to the Governor George W. Bush General Counsel legislation and other records, 1981, 1990-2000, undated, bulk 1999, (Texas State Archives)

The governor of Texas appoints the secretary of state, the adjutant general, executive directors of several agencies, members of numerous state boards and commissions, ship pilots and pilot boards at ports, and regents of universities; and fills vacancies in district attorney offices and judgeships, and various other posts. Most of these appointments require the advice and consent of two-thirds of the Senate. The Governor's office then notifies the Office of the Secretary of State, who is responsible for issuing commissions to appointees. According to the Guide to Texas State Agencies, 10th Edition (1999), in a four year period, the governor may make around 3,000 appointments.

Clay Johnson served as the director of the Appointments Office under Governor George W. Bush from January 1995 until the end of June 1999 when he became Executive Assistant to the Governor, replacing Joe Allbaugh. Ron Bellamy became Appointments director. Polly Sowell was an Appointments Office staff member during the entire time, holding the title Appointments Manager (at least during 1998-1999).

George W. Bush served as governor of Texas from January 17, 1995 to December 21, 2000, resigning as governor in the middle of his second term to become president of the United States.

From the guide to the Governor George W. Bush Appointments Office records, 1946, 1955, 1959-2000, bulk 1994-2000, (Texas State Archives)

George W. Bush served as governor of Texas from January 17, 1995 to December 21, 2000, resigning as governor in the middle of his second term to become president of the United States.

From the guide to the Senior Advisor's Office: Education issues files II (Academics 2000 - Lyceum), 1986, 1988-2000, undated, (bulk 1995-2000), (Texas State Archives)

In 1999 there were 198 full time equivalent employees in the Office of the Governor. Thirteen divisions outside of the Executive Office assist the governor in carrying out his functions: Administration; Appointments; Budget & Planning; Communications; General Counsel; Legislative; Policy; Scheduling; Criminal Justice Division; Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities; Office of Film, Music, Television and Multimedia Industries; Women's Commission; and Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness.

Correspondence/Constituent Services is listed as a division within the Communications Office (also known as the Press Office). Shirley Green served as director of Correspondence/Constituent Services from 1996 to 2000. The division was responsible for the mail log, the central correspondence file, honorary certificates, greetings, and proclamations. Also housed in this division was the Ombudsman Office/Citizens Assistance program, which received citizen's comments and complaints through its toll-free hotline and reported them to the Governor. During Governor Bush's second term, the Correspondence/Constituent Services division also handled some of the scheduling functions.

George W. Bush served as governor of Texas from January 17, 1995 to December 21, 2000, resigning as governor in the middle of his second term to become president of the United States.

(Sources include: Versions of the Governor's Office website during Governor Bush's term available on the Internet Archive at http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.governor.state.tx.us, accessed on March 3, 2009.)

From the guide to the Governor George W. Bush Correspondence/Constituent Services Office staff files, 1948-2001, undated, bulk 1995-2000, (Texas State Archives)

In 1999 there were 198 full time equivalent employees in the Office of the Governor. Thirteen divisions outside of the Executive Office assist the governor in carrying out his functions: Administration; Appointments; Budget & Planning; Communications; General Counsel; Legislative; Policy; Scheduling; Criminal Justice Division; Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities; Office of Film, Music, Television and Multimedia Industries; Women's Commission; and Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness.

Correspondence/Constituent Services is listed as a division within the Communications Office (also known as the Press Office). Shirley Green served as director of Correspondence/Constituent Services from 1996 to 2000. The division was responsible for the mail log, the central correspondence file, honorary certificates, greetings, and proclamations. Also housed in this division was the Ombudsman Office/Citizens Assistance program, which received citizen's comments and complaints through its toll-free hotline and reported them to the Governor. During Governor Bush's second term, the Correspondence/Constituent Services division also handled some of the scheduling functions.

(Sources include: Guide to Texas State Agencies, 9th and 10th eds., 1996 and 1999; the contents of the records; and versions of the Governor's Office website during Governor Bush's term available on the Internet Archive at http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.governor.state.tx.us, accessed on March 3, 2009.)

George W. Bush served as governor of Texas from January 17, 1995 to December 21, 2000, resigning as governor in the middle of his second term to become president of the United States.

(Sources include: Versions of the Governor's Office website during Governor Bush's term available on the Internet Archive at http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.governor.state.tx.us, accessed on March 3, 2009.)

From the guide to the Governor George W. Bush Correspondence/Constituent Services Office bulk mail not logged, 1994-2000, undated, bulk 1995-2000, (Texas State Archives)

George W. Bush served as governor of Texas from January 17, 1995 to December 21, 2000, resigning as governor in the middle of his second term to become president of the United States.

From the guide to the Senior Advisor's Office: Education issues files I, 1978, 1980-1983, 1986-1999, undated, (bulk 1995-1998), (Texas State Archives)

In 1999 there were 198 full time equivalent employees in the Office of the Governor. Thirteen divisions outside of the Executive Office assist the governor in carrying out his functions: Administration; Appointments; Budget & Planning; Communications; General Counsel; Legislative; Policy; Scheduling; Criminal Justice Division; Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities; Office of Film, Music, Television and Multimedia Industries; Women's Commission; and Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness.

The primary function of the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities is to further opportunities for people with disabilities in the state of Texas. A complete explanation of the functions of this committee was set forth in Senate Bill 381, 72nd Legislature, Regular Session and includes monitoring the state's compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), providing information to the public regarding ADA, serving as liaison with other organizations assisting the disabled, promoting coordination of services for persons with disabilities, making recommendations to the governor on programs supporting persons with disabilities, monitoring the implementation of a long-range state plan for Texans with disabilities, and issuing awards and other recognition to persons and organizations making a difference for persons with disabilities. The Governor's Committee on Employment for the Handicapped was first created by Governor Dolph Briscoe in 1978 through Executive Order DB-40. Executive orders by governors William P. Clements in 1981 (WPC-14A) and 1987 (WPC 87-16) and Mark White in 1983 (MW-10) continued the committee, with Executive Order MW-10 changing the name to Governor's Committee for Disabled Persons. In 1991 the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities was created statutorily by Senate Bill 381 in order to continue the functions of the Council on Disabilities, a separate entity, which was abolished on the recommendation of the Sunset Commission.

George W. Bush served as governor of Texas from January 17, 1995 to December 21, 2000, resigning as governor in the middle of his second term to become president of the United States.

(Sources include: Versions of the Governor's Office website during Governor Bush's term available on the Internet Archive at http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.governor.state.tx.us, accessed on March 3, 2009.)

From the guide to the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities records, 1984-2001, undated, bulk 1995-2000, (Texas State Archives)

George W. Bush served as governor of Texas from January 17, 1995 to December 21, 2000, resigning as governor in the middle of his second term to become president of the United States.

As a Republican, he challenged the incumbent governor, Democrat Ann Richards, running on promises to improve public education and to reform the juvenile justice system, welfare, and the state's tort laws -- the system under which an injured person may sue for damages. During the 74th Legislature in 1995, he worked with the Democrats who controlled both houses of the Texas legislature and managed to get bills passed that dealt with the four issues he had emphasized in his campaign. Bush was seen as pro-business and a consensus-builder.

From the guide to the Records, 1854-2000, (bulk 1995-2000), (Repository Unknown)

Joe Allbaugh served as Executive Assistant to Texas Governor George W. Bush from January 1995 through June 1999, after which he joined Bush's presidential campaign. The executive assistant was directly responsible for the Scheduling Office, internal auditor, Governor's Mansion administration, and emergency management. In addition, memos from staff directed to the governor generally went through Allbaugh. He managed the day-to-day operations of the Governor's Office and appears to have assigned responsibilities to staff and directed work flow. Much of what Governor Bush saw apparently passed through Allbaugh. Reggie Bashur was deputy executive assistant in 1995; Dale Laine served as deputy executive assistant in 1996 and 1997. Joyce Sibley served as Allbaugh's administrative assistant. Clay Johnson, who had been Appointments Director, became executive assistant after Allbaugh left.

George W. Bush served as governor of Texas from January 17, 1995 to December 21, 2000, resigning as governor in the middle of his second term to become president of the United States.

From the guide to the Executive Assistant's Office: Subject files (Administration [Division]-Growth Fund), 1944, 1947, 1960, 1962, 1967, 1977-1978, 1980-1981, 1983-1999, undated, (bulk 1995-1999), (Texas State Archives)

The governor of Texas is the chief executive officer of the state, elected by the citizens every four years. The duties and responsibilities of the governor include serving as commander-in-chief of the state's military forces; convening special sessions of the legislature for specific purposes; delivering to the legislature at the beginning of each regular session a report on the condition of the state, an accounting of all public money under the governor's control, a recommended biennial budget, an estimate of the amounts of money required to be raised by taxation, and any recommendations he deems necessary; signing or vetoing bills passed by the legislature; and executing the laws of the state. The governor can grant reprieves and commutations of punishment and pardons, upon the recommendation of the Board of Pardons and Paroles, and revoke conditional pardons. He appoints numerous public officials (with the consent of the Senate), fills vacancies in state and district offices (except vacancies in the legislature), calls special elections to fill vacancies in the legislature, fills vacancies in the United States Senate until an election can be held, and serves as ex officio member of several state boards.

In 1999 there were 198 full time equivalent employees in the Office of the Governor. Thirteen divisions outside of the Executive Office assist the governor in carrying out his functions: Administration, Appointments, Budget and Planning, Communications, General Counsel, Legislative, Policy, Scheduling, Criminal Justice Division, Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities, Office of Film, Music, Television and Multimedia Industries, Women's Commission, and Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness.

The Texas Office of the Governor's Budget and Planning Office advises the Governor regarding state fiscal matters. The office also prepares the Governor's biennial budget recommendations to the Legislature, monitors state appropriations and operations, analyzes fiscal and economic issues, and performs other duties determined by the Governor. The budget office assigns each agency a budget analyst who serves as the contact point between the agency and the Governor's Office for the following issues: strategic planning; performance measurement; agency operating budgets; appropriations requests; consultant contract notifications and findings of fact; federal grant designations; emergency/deficiency grant requests; and other appropriations bill requirements.

From 1995 to 2000, Albert Hawkins was Texas State Budget Director for Governor George W. Bush. In this capacity, he headed the Budget and Planning Office, served as the chief advisor to the Governor on state fiscal issues, oversaw the development of the Governor's state budget, and represented the Governor before the Legislature on budgetary matters. Dale Craymer, the former Director of Budget and Planning under Texas Governor Ann Richards, briefly served as Deputy Director until he was replaced by Wayne R. Roberts. Several Group Directors, responsible for such broad areas as Health and Human Services and Governmental Services, worked under the Deputy Director, while the individual budget analysts appear to have worked under the Group Directors. Following the 2000 presidential election, Deputy Director Roberts became Acting Director as Hawkins prepared for the move to Washington D.C.

The Texas Legislature established a State Grant Writing Team in the Office of State Federal Relations in 1991 (Senate Bill 3, 72nd Legislature, First Called Session, 1991). In 1995, this Team became part of the Texas Governor's Budget and Planning Office (House Bill 1399, 74th Legislature, Regular Session, 1995). The Grants Team monitors the federal, state, and private funding information resources and alerts state legislators, state agencies, non-profit organizations, all subdivisions of government and individuals to funding opportunities. The Grants Team, specifically: 1) provides technical assistance on federal funding matters to state agencies, subdivisions of government, Texas legislators, non-profit agencies, and individuals; 2) provides counseling on the availability and means of obtaining federal, state, and private funding assistance; 3) identifies federal and state funding opportunities and responds to inquiries about federal policies and agencies; 4) provides proposal writing support and review of applications; 5) collects and analyzes performance data from state agencies on maximizing federal funds; 6) compiles and distributes the Grant Alert, a fax newsletter about funding opportunities; 7) maintains a clearinghouse of information on the availability of federal, state, and private grants; 8) identifies and facilitates opportunities for collaboration among state agencies to seek federal discretionary funds; and 9) provides proposal writing training on a cost sharing basis. By law, the state Grants Team may charge fees to recover service costs.

The State Single Point of Contact is co-located with the Grants Team and provides grant applicants with information on how to comply with the intergovernmental review requirements of Federal Executive Order 12372 and the Texas Review and Comment System. During Bush's administration, all targeted grant applications (and responses) that were subject to statewide or regional review and had been or would be submitted to the federal government were routed to the Single Point of Contact. The Texas Review and Comment System [TRACS], run by the Grants Team, provides state and local officials with opportunities to comment on state plans, applications for state or federal financial assistance, and environmental impact statements related to projects or funding that affect their jurisdictions before the proposals are approved or funded. For further information on Texas grant and contract management see Texas Government Code, Title 7, Chapter 783: Uniform Grant and Contract Management. This chapter may be cited as the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Act.

Staff members in 1996 were (with their areas of responsibility): Denise Francis, Director - child care, criminal justice, employment and job training, health and human services, law enforcement and public safety, mental health, and substance abuse; Ron Ayer, Grants Analyst - agriculture, business development, disabilities, economic development, housing and homeless issues, telecommunications, and transportation; (by 1999 his responsibilities had evolved into disabilities, homeless issues, mental health, and telecommunications and he seems to have been doing a substantial amount of proposal review and grant writing training workshops); Clair Burleson, Research Assistant - academic research, education, energy, environment, historic preservation, Indian affairs, parks/recreation, and youth (non-incarcerated); and Mary Helen Rositas, Administrative Technician - compiled and managed the Grant Alert ; database maintenance, document handling and administrative support; and maintenance of reports from state agencies on receipt of federal funds. By 1999 Clair Burleson seems to have left and the following staff members had been added: Jennifer Fisher, Grants Analyst - agriculture, rural development, business development, economic development, housing, and transportation; and Rita Stephan, Grants Analyst - academic research, education, energy, environment, historic preservation, Indian affairs, parks/recreation, and youth (non-incarcerated). Over time, other staff members and interns seem to have included Debra Mills, Reagan Swank, Matt Salazar, Maria Hernandez, Joe Castillo, Andres Alcantar, and others. Tom Adams was the State Single Point of Contact.

George W. Bush served as governor of Texas from January 17, 1995 to December 21, 2000, resigning as governor in the middle of his second term to become president of the United States.

(Sources include: Versions of the Governor's Office website during Governor Bush's term available on the Internet Archive at http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.governor.state.tx.us, accessed on March 3, 2009.)

From the guide to the Governor George W. Bush Budget and Planning Office records, 1967-2000, undated, bulk 1990-2000, (Texas State Archives)

Correspondence/Constituent Services is listed as a division within the Communications Office (also known as the Press Office). Shirley Green served as director of Correspondence/Constituent Services. The division was responsible for the mail log, the central correspondence file, honorary certificates, greetings, and proclamations. The Ombudsman/Citizens Assistance program was housed within this division. During Governor Bush's second term, the division also handled some of the scheduling functions.

George W. Bush served as governor of Texas from January 17, 1995 to December 21, 2000, resigning as governor in the middle of his second term to become president of the United States.

From the guide to the Correspondence/Constituent Services Office proclamation files, 1854, 1923, 1926, 1929, 1943, 1949-1950, 1952, 1956, 1960, 1966, 1968, 1971, 1973, 1976, 1980-2000, (bulk 1995-2000), (Texas State Archives)

In 1999 there were 198 full time equivalent employees in the Office of the Governor. Thirteen divisions outside of the Executive Office assist the governor in carrying out his functions: Administration; Appointments; Budget & Planning; Communications; General Counsel; Legislative; Policy; Scheduling; Criminal Justice Division; Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities; Office of Film, Music, Television and Multimedia Industries; Women's Commission; and Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness.

Correspondence/Constituent Services is listed as a division within the Communications Office (also known as the Press Office). Shirley Green served as director of Correspondence/Constituent Services from 1996 to 2000. The division was responsible for the mail log, the central correspondence file, honorary certificates, greetings, and proclamations. The Ombudsman/Citizens Assistance program was housed within this division. During Governor Bush's second term, the division also handled some of the scheduling functions.

(Sources include: Guide to Texas State Agencies, 9th and 10th eds., 1996 and 1999; the contents of the records and versions of the Governor's Office website during Governor Bush's term available on the Internet Archive at http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.governor.state.tx.us, accessed on March 3, 2009.)

George W. Bush served as governor of Texas from January 17, 1995 to December 21, 2000, resigning as governor in the middle of his second term to become president of the United States.

(Sources include: Versions of the Governor's Office website during Governor Bush's term available on the Internet Archive at http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.governor.state.tx.us, accessed on March 3, 2009.)

From the guide to the Governor George W. Bush Correspondence/Constituent Services Office autopen copies of correspondence from other divisions, 1995-2000, bulk 1996-2000, (Texas State Archives)

Within the Executive Office, Ofelia Vanden Bosch served as Governor George W. Bush's administrative assistant, handling his in office schedule. Israel Hernandez traveled with the Governor and maintained the speech file. Logan Walters was responsible for the gift log.

George W. Bush served as governor of Texas from January 17, 1995 to December 21, 2000, resigning as governor in the middle of his second term to become president of the United States.

From the guide to the Executive Office records, 1976, 1982-1984, 1987, 1989-2000, (bulk 1995-2000), (Texas State Archives)

Executive Office staff provided support services to Governor George W. Bush as he carried out his duties as governor. Ofelia Vanden Bosch served as Governor Bush's administrative assistant, handling his in-office schedule and correspondence. Israel Hernandez traveled with the Governor and maintained the speech file. Logan Walters worked as an intern and personal aide and helped maintain the gift log.

George W. Bush served as governor of Texas from January 17, 1995 to December 21, 2000, resigning as governor in the middle of his second term to become president of the United States.

From the guide to the Executive Office speeches, [ca. 1994]-2000, (bulk 1995-1999), (Texas State Archives)

In 1999 there were 198 full time equivalent employees in the Office of the Governor. Thirteen divisions outside of the Executive Office assist the governor in carrying out his functions: Administration; Appointments; Budget & Planning; Communications; General Counsel; Legislative; Policy; Scheduling; Criminal Justice Division; Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities; Office of Film, Music, Television and Multimedia Industries; Women's Commission; and Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness.

Correspondence/Constituent Services is listed as a division within the Communications Office (also known as the Press Office). Shirley Green served as director of Correspondence/Constituent Services. The division was responsible for the mail log, the central correspondence file, honorary certificates, greetings, and proclamations. The Ombudsman/Citizens Assistance program was housed within this division. During Governor Bush's second term, the division also handled some of the scheduling functions.

George W. Bush served as governor of Texas from January 17, 1995 to December 21, 2000, resigning as governor in the middle of his second term to become president of the United States.

(Sources include: Versions of the Governor's Office website during Governor Bush's term available on the Internet Archive at http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.governor.state.tx.us, accessed on March 3, 2009.)

From the guide to the Governor George W. Bush Correspondence/Constituent Services Office central correspondence files, 1955-2000, undated, bulk 1995-2000, (Texas State Archives)

George W. Bush served as governor of Texas from January 17, 1995 to December 21, 2000, resigning as governor in the middle of his second term to become president of the United States.

From the guide to the Governor George W. Bush General Counsel's settlement files, 1991-1996, bulk 1995-1996, (Texas State Archives)

In 1999 there were 198 full time equivalent employees in the Office of the Governor. Thirteen divisions outside of the Executive Office assist the governor in carrying out his functions: Administration; Appointments; Budget & Planning; Communications; General Counsel; Legislative; Policy; Scheduling; Criminal Justice Division; Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities; Office of Film, Music, Television and Multimedia Industries; Women's Commission; and Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness.

The Texas Film Commission is part of the Governor's Office of Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Industries. The Film Commission works to increase film, television, and multimedia production in the state. The Texas Music Office promotes the development of the state's music industry by serving as an information clearinghouse for Texas music businesses, events, organizations, and talent. The Texas Multimedia Program is another part of the office. The Texas Film Commission and Texas Music Office moved from the Texas Department of Commerce's Business Development Division to the Office of the Governor after Ann Richards became governor in 1991.

George W. Bush served as governor of Texas from January 17, 1995 to December 21, 2000, resigning as governor in the middle of his second term to become president of the United States.

(Sources include: Versions of the Governor's Office website during Governor Bush's term available on the Internet Archive at http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.governor.state.tx.us, accessed on March 3, 2009.)

From the guide to the Governor George W. Bush Texas Film Commission records, 1995-2000, undated, bulk 1999-2000, (Texas State Archives)

The Press Office, part of the Communications Office, developed the Governor's Office website and managed media relations for the governor, the First Lady, and the administration by disseminating information to print and broadcast media, state and federal agencies, and the public. During the majority of Governor Bush's tenure, the Director of Communications was Karen P. Hughes. (The Director of Communications was sometimes referred to--mostly by those outside the office--as the Press Secretary.) When Hughes left that position in June 1999 to become Governor Bush's presidential campaign spokesperson, the Deputy Director of the Communications/Press Office, Linda Edwards, became Director, and Mike Jones became Deputy Director. Staff prepared news releases and speeches for the governor, handled media calls and requests for interviews, and collected and distributed newspaper clippings about the governor and issues of concern to Texans.

George W. Bush served as governor of Texas from January 17, 1995 to December 21, 2000, resigning as governor in the middle of his second term to become president of the United States.

From the guide to the Governor George W. Bush Press Office news releases and staff files, 1990-2000, undated, bulk 1995-2000, (Texas State Archives)

During Bush's tenure as Governor of Texas, the Scheduling Office, directed by Ainsley Williams, reported directly to Joe Allbaugh, Executive Assistant to the Governor. The Scheduling Office made arrangements for the Governor's out-of-office events. Ofelia Vanden Bosch, Bush's administrative assistant, handled the Governor's in-office schedule. During Bush's presidential campaign, some scheduling duties appear to have been carried out by the Correspondence/Constituent Services division.

George W. Bush served as governor of Texas from January 17, 1995 to December 21, 2000, resigning as governor in the middle of his second term to become president of the United States.

From the guide to the Governor George W. Bush Scheduling Office records, 1993-2000, undated, bulk 1995-2000, (Texas State Archives)

See online finding aid for agency history.

See online finding aid for biographical sketch.

From the description of Governor George W. Bush Correspondence/Constituent Services Office staff files, 1948-2001, undated, bulk 1995-2000. (Texas State Library & Archives Commission). WorldCat record id: 702162497

See online finding aid for the agency history.

See online finding aid for biographical sketch.

From the description of Governor George W. Bush Press Office web site development files, 1890-2000, undated, bulk 1995-2000. (Texas State Library & Archives Commission). WorldCat record id: 702161369

See the online finding aid for the agency history.

See the online finding aid for the biographical note.

From the description of Governor George W. Bush Correspondence/Constituent Services Office central correspondence files, 1955-2000, undated, 1995-2000. (Texas State Library & Archives Commission). WorldCat record id: 770414518

See the online finding aid for the agency history.

See the online finding aid for the biographical note.

From the description of Governor George W. Bush Press Office videotapes and audiotapes, 1990-2000, undated, bulk 1995-2000. (Texas State Library & Archives Commission). WorldCat record id: 770419188

See the online finding aid for the agency history.

See the online finding aid for the biographical note.

From the description of Governor George W. Bush Budget and Planning Office records, 1967-2000, undated, 1990-2000. (Texas State Library & Archives Commission). WorldCat record id: 770419612

See the online finding aid for the agency history.

See the online finding aid for the biographical sketch.

From the description of Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities records, 1984-2001, undated, bulk 1995-2000. (Texas State Library & Archives Commission). WorldCat record id: 320550539

See the online finding aid for the agency history.

See the online finding aid for the biographical sketch.

From the description of Governor George W. Bush Texas Film Commission records 1995-2000, undated, bulk 1999-2000. (Texas State Library & Archives Commission). WorldCat record id: 320550769

See the online finding aid for the agency history.

See the online finding aid for the biographical sketch.

From the description of Governor George W. Bush Criminal Justice Division public information requests, 1995-1999. (Texas State Library & Archives Commission). WorldCat record id: 320551895

See online finding aid for the agency history.

See online finding aid for biographical sketch.

From the description of Governor George W. Bush Press Office clippings, 1995-2000, undated, bulk 1995-2000. (Texas State Library & Archives Commission). WorldCat record id: 702161382

See online finding aid for the agency history.

See online finding aid for biographical sketch.

From the description of Governor George W. Bush Correspondence/Constituent Services Office bulk mail not logged, 1994-2000, undated, bulk 1995-2000. (Texas State Library & Archives Commission). WorldCat record id: 702155817

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creatorOf	Texas. Governor (1995-2000 : Bush). Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities records, 1984-2001, undated, bulk 1995-2000.	Texas State Library & Archives Commission
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associatedWith	Hines, James.	person
associatedWith	Hughes, Karen P.	person
associatedWith	Hughes, Karen P.	person
associatedWith	Laine, Dale.	person
associatedWith	Laine, Dale.	person
associatedWith	LaMontagne, Margaret.	person
associatedWith	LaMontagne, Margaret.	person
associatedWith	LaMontagne, Margaret.	person
associatedWith	LaMontagne, Margaret D.	person
associatedWith	McMahan, Vance.	person
associatedWith	McMahan, Vance.	person
associatedWith	Minnesota. Governor (1999-2003 : Ventura)	corporateBody
associatedWith	National Governors' Association.	corporateBody
associatedWith	Piskun, Jennifer.	person
associatedWith	Rutter, Allan.	person
associatedWith	Shelley, Dan.	person
associatedWith	Shelley, Dan.	person
associatedWith	Shelley, Dan.	person
associatedWith	Sowell, Polly.	person
associatedWith	Sowell, Polly.	person
associatedWith	Stiner, Daisy.	person
associatedWith	Texas. Adult Education Accountability Task Force.	corporateBody
associatedWith	Texas. Board of Pardons and Paroles.	corporateBody
associatedWith	Texas Council on Science and Technology.	corporateBody
associatedWith	Texas. Criminal Justice Division.	corporateBody
associatedWith	Texas. Dept. of Criminal Justice.	corporateBody
associatedWith	Texas. Dept. of Housing and Community Affairs.	corporateBody
associatedWith	Texas. Dept. of Public Safety.	corporateBody
associatedWith	Texas Education Agency.	corporateBody
associatedWith	Texas Film Commission.	corporateBody
associatedWith	Texas. Governor's Budget and Planning Office.	corporateBody
associatedWith	Texas. Governor's Committee for People with Disabilities.	corporateBody
associatedWith	Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities.	corporateBody
associatedWith	Texas. Governor's Committee to Promote Adoption.	corporateBody
associatedWith	Texas Governor's Mansion (Austin, Tex.)	corporateBody
associatedWith	Texas. Governor's Task Force on Faith-Based Programs.	corporateBody
associatedWith	Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.	corporateBody
associatedWith	Texas Lottery Commission.	corporateBody
associatedWith	Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.	corporateBody
associatedWith	Texas. Navy.	corporateBody
associatedWith	Texas. Office of the First Lady.	corporateBody
associatedWith	Texas. Office of the Governor.	corporateBody
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associatedWith	Texas. Office of the Governor. General Counsel.	corporateBody
associatedWith	Texas. Office of the Governor. Office of the General Counsel.	corporateBody
associatedWith	Texas. Office of the Governor. Press Office.	corporateBody
associatedWith	Texas. Secretary of State. Statutory Documents Section.	corporateBody
associatedWith	Texas. State Board for Educator Certification.	corporateBody
associatedWith	Texas. State Board of Education.	corporateBody
associatedWith	Texas Strategic Economic Development Planning Commission.	corporateBody
associatedWith	Texas. Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board.	corporateBody
associatedWith	Texas Workforce Commission.	corporateBody
associatedWith	Tobias, Michelle.	person
associatedWith	United States. Dept. of Education.	corporateBody
associatedWith	United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services.	corporateBody
associatedWith	Wassdorf, Pete (Petrus)	person
associatedWith	Willett, Don.	person
associatedWith	Wilson, Margaret A.	person

	Place Name	Admin Code	Country
	Texas
	Texas
	Texas
	Texas
	Texas
	Texas
	Governor's Mansion
	Texas
	Texas
	Texas
	Texas
	Texas
	Texas--Politics and government
	Texas
	Mexico
	Mexico
	Texas
	Texas
	Texas
	Texas
	Texas
	Mexican-American Border Region
	Texas
	Texas
	Texas
	Texas--Politics and government
	Texas
	Texas
	Texas
	Texas
	Texas
	Texas
	Mexican-American Border Region.
	Texas
	Texas
	Texas
	Texas
	Texas
	Mexico
	Mexico
	Texas
	Texas
	Texas
	Texas
	Texas
	Texas
	Texas
	Mexican-American Border Region.
	Texas
	Texas
	Texas
	Texas
	Texas
	Mexico
	Mexican-American Border Region.
	Texas
	Texas
	Texas

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Abortion
Administrative agencies
Administrative agencies
Administrative agencies
Administrative agencies
Administrative agencies
Administrativeagencies
Administrativeagencies
Adoption
Education
Education
Education
Education
African Americans
Apportionment (Election law)
Teachers
Education, Bilingual
Bonds
Breast Cancer
Budget
Budget
Political campaigns
Political candidates
Capital punishment
Capital punishment
Charities
Charity laws and legislation
Charter schools
Children
Children
Child support
Child support
Childsupport
Claims
Clemency
Community development
Community development
Crime prevention
Crime prevention
Criminal justice, Administration of
Criminal justice, Administration of
Delegated legislation
Developmentally disabled
Developmentally disabled
Diplomatic gifts
Disaster relief
Discrimination in education
Early childhood education
Economic development
Economic development
Economic development
Educational acceleration
Educational accountability
Educational change
Educational evaluation
Educational law and legislation
Educational law and legislation
Educational tests and measurements
Educational vouchers
Education and state
Education and state
Education (Elementary)
Education, Higher
Education, Preschool
Education, Secondary
Special education
Election districts
Emergency management
Emigration and immigration
Energy development
Energy policy
Environmental policy
Environmental policy
Environmental quality
Ethics
Executions and executioners
Executive departments
Executivedepartments
Executivepower
Extradition
Finance, Public
Fireworks
Freedom of speech
Fund raising
Gambling
Gambling
Gambling
Gambling on Indian reservations
Gang prevention
Gang prevention
Gerrymandering
Gifts
Government attorneys
Government information
Government information
Governmentinformation
Government liability
Governmentlitigation
Government spending policy
Government spending policy
Government Web sites
Government Web sites
Governor
Governors
Governors
Governors
Governors
Grants-in-aid
Grants-in-aid
Gun control
Hate crimes
Hatecrimes
Hospital care
Housing policy
Human services
Insurance
Juvenile justice, Administration of
Labor
Labor supply
Labor supply
Land titles
Lawyers
Legal research
Legislation
Legislation
Literacy
Literacy programs
Literacy programs
Litigation
Low-income housing
Malpractice
Medical care
Medical personnel
Military bases
Moral education
Motion picture industry
Motion picture industry
Natural resources
Pardon
Parole
People with disabilities
People with disabilities
Personal injuries
Prisoners
Prisoners
Proclamations
Products liability
Property tax relief
Property taxrelief
Public health
Public records
Public records
Public utilities
Public welfare
Public welfare
Reading promotion
Reclamation of land
Reclamation of land
Regional planning
Regional planning
Religion and state
Reporters and reporting
Rites and ceremonies
School discipline
School failure
School-to-work transition
School violence
Separatist movements
Sexual ethics
Sexual ethics for youth
Sexual ethics for youth
Soldiers' monuments
Soldiers' monuments
Taxation
Teacher
Technology
Technology and state
Teenage parents
Teenage parents
Telecommunication
Texas Book Festival
Texas Navy
Tobacco industry
Torts
Tourism
Transportation
Transportation
Transportation
Voting
Voluntarism

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Activity
Acknowledgments of individuals and events
Administering government
Administering grants
Administering grants-in-aid
Administering Texas
Advising
Advising Texas governors
Advocating Texas government policy
Analyzing legislation
AppointingTexas officials and employees
Assisting people with disabilities
Budgeting
Collecting and distributing copies of newspaper clippings
Communicating
Communicating Texas governmentpolicy
Communication of Texas government policy
Decision making
Defending governors
Evaluating legislation
Further opportunities for people with disabilities in Texas
Influencing government policy of Texas
Influencing Texas charity laws and legislation
Influencing Texas economic policy
Influencing Texas government policy
Issuing media advisories
Litigating
Maintaining clippings files
Maintaining government web sites
Pardoning
Planning
Promoting motion picture industry
Providing government information
Representing governor
Reviewing public records
Scheduling
Supporting legislation

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