Appointments Medina, and Throckmorton counties, and I do hereby renew the dis- aster proclamation, as amended, for Brewster, Brooks, Crockett, Cul- Appointments for July 6, 2021 berson, DeWitt, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Goliad, Gonzales, Hudspeth, Appointed to the Texas School Safety Center Board, for a term to ex- Jeff Davis, Jim Hogg, Kimble, Kinney, La Salle, Lavaca, Live Oak, pire February 1, 2022, Isaac W. "Bill" Avera of Jacksonville, Texas Maverick, McMullen, Midland, Pecos, Presidio, Real, Terrell, Uvalde, (replacing Andrew B. Kim of New Braunfels, who resigned). Val Verde, and Zapata counties, and for all state agencies affected by this disaster. All orders, directions, suspensions, and authorizations Appointments for July 7, 2021 provided in the Proclamation of May 31, 2021, as amended on June Appointed to the Texas State University System Board of Regents, for a 25, 2021, are in full force and effect. term to expire February 1, 2027, Sheila J. Faske of Rose City, Texas (re- In accordance with the statutory requirements, copies of this proclama- placing Veronica Ann Muzquiz Edwards of San Antonio, whose term tion shall be filed with the applicable authorities. expired). IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name and Appointed to the Texas State University System Board of Regents, have officially caused the Seal of State to be affixed at my office in the for a term to expire February 1, 2027, Stephen J. Lee of Beaumont, City of Austin, Texas, this the 30th day of June, 2021. Texas (replacing James "David" Montagne of Beaumont, whose term expired). Greg Abbott, Governor Appointed to the Texas State University System Board of Regents, for TRD-202102568 a term to expire February 1, 2027, Alan L. Tinsley of Madisonville, Texas (Mr. Tinsley is being reappointed). ♦ ♦ ♦ Greg Abbott, Governor Proclamation 41-3847 TRD-202102596 TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME: ♦ ♦ ♦ WHEREAS, I, Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, issued a disaster proclamation on March 13, 2020, certifying under Section 418.014 of Proclamation 41-3846 the Texas Government Code that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) poses an imminent threat of disaster for all counties in the State of TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME: Texas; and WHEREAS, I, Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, issued a disaster WHEREAS, in each subsequent month effective through today, I have proclamation on May 31, 2021, certifying under Section 418.014 of issued proclamations renewing the disaster declaration for all Texas the Texas Government Code that the surge of individuals unlawfully counties; and crossing the Texas-Mexico border posed an ongoing and imminent threat of disaster for a number of Texas counties and for all state WHEREAS, I have issued executive orders and suspensions of Texas agencies affected by this disaster; and laws in response to COVID-19, aimed at protecting the health and safety of Texans and ensuring an effective response to this disaster; WHEREAS, I amended the aforementioned proclamation on June 25, and 2021, including to modify the list of affected counties and therefore de- clare a state of disaster for Brewster, Brooks, Crockett, Culberson, De- WHEREAS, a state of disaster continues to exist in all counties due to Witt, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Goliad, Gonzales, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, COVID-19; Jim Hogg, Kimble, Kinney, La Salle, Lavaca, Live Oak, Maverick, NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance with the authority vested in me by McMullen, Midland, Pecos, Presidio, Real, Terrell, Uvalde, Val Verde, Section 418.014 of the Texas Government Code, I do hereby renew the and Zapata counties, and for all state agencies affected by this disaster; disaster proclamation for all counties in Texas. and Pursuant to Section 418.017, I authorize the use of all available re- WHEREAS, the certified conditions continue to exist and pose an sources of state government and of political subdivisions that are rea- ongoing and imminent threat of disaster as set forth in the amended sonably necessary to cope with this disaster. proclamation; and Pursuant to Section 418.016, any regulatory statute prescribing the pro- WHEREAS, communications with county officials have confirmed that cedures for conduct of state business or any order or rule of a state the certified conditions now also pose an ongoing and imminent threat agency that would in any way prevent, hinder, or delay necessary action of disaster in Colorado, Crane, Galveston, Kenedy, Mason, Medina, in coping with this disaster shall be suspended upon written approval and Throckmorton counties; of the Office of the Governor. However, to the extent that the enforce- NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance with the authority vested in me by ment of any state statute or administrative rule regarding contracting Section 418.014 of the Texas Government Code, I do hereby declare or procurement would impede any state agency's emergency response a state of disaster for Colorado, Crane, Galveston, Kenedy, Mason, that is necessary to cope with this declared disaster, I hereby suspend

GOVERNOR July 16, 2021 46 TexReg 4237 such statutes and rules for the duration of this declared disaster for that and child abuse, but that recognizes the right of parents to opt their chil- limited purpose. dren out of the instruction. In accordance with the statutory requirements, copies of this proclama- Legislation identical to Senate Bill 29 as passed by the Texas Senate tion shall be filed with the applicable authorities. in the 87th Legislature, Regular Session, disallowing a student from competing in University Interscholastic League athletic competitions IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name and designated for the sex opposite to the student's sex at birth. have officially caused the Seal of State to be affixed at my office in the City of Austin, Texas, this the 1st day of July, 2021. Legislation similar to Senate Bill 394 from the 87th Legislature, Regu- lar Session, which prohibits people from providing abortion-inducing Greg Abbott, Governor drugs by mail or delivery service, strengthens the laws applicable to TRD-202102569 the reporting of abortions and abortion complications, and ensures that no abortion-inducing drugs are provided unless there is voluntary and ♦ ♦ ♦ informed consent. Proclamation 41-3848 Legislation similar to House Bill 3507 from the 87th Legislature, Reg- TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME: ular Session, relating to a "thirteenth check" or one-time supplemental payment of benefits under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. I, GREG ABBOTT, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, by the authority vested in me by Article III, Sections 5 and 40, and Article Legislation similar to House Bill 3979 concerning critical race theory IV, Section 8 of the Texas Constitution, do hereby call an extraordinary as originally passed by the Texas Senate in the 87th Legislature, Reg- session of the 87th Legislature, to convene in the City of Austin, com- ular Session. mencing at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 8, 2021, for the following Legislation providing appropriations from additional available general purposes: revenue for the following purposes: To consider and act upon the following: --property-tax relief; Legislation reforming the bail system in Texas to protect the public --enhanced protection for the safety of children in Texas' foster-care from accused criminals who may be released on bail. system by attracting and retaining private providers for the system; and Legislation strengthening the integrity of elections in Texas. --to better safeguard the state from potential cybersecurity threats. Legislation providing funding to support law-enforcement agencies, To consider and act upon such other subjects as may be submitted by counties, and other strategies as part of Texas' comprehensive border the Governor from time to time after the session convenes. security plan. The Secretary of State will take notice of this action and will notify the Legislation safeguarding the freedom of speech by protecting social- members of the legislature of my action. media users from being censored by social-media companies based on the user's expressed viewpoints, including by providing a legal remedy IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereto signed my name and have for those wrongfully excluded from a platform. officially caused the Seal of State to be affixed at my Office in the City of Austin, Texas, this the 7th day of July, 2021. Legislation providing appropriations to the Legislature and legislative agencies in Article X of the General Appropriations Act. Greg Abbott, Governor Legislation similar to Senate Bill 1109 from the 87th Legislature, Reg- TRD-202102592 ular Session, requiring schools to provide appropriate education to mid- ♦ ♦ ♦ dle- and high-school students about dating violence, domestic violence,

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