• ,oritE co 0 ;44 2;2 '4- l'EXNS* 512-483-4600 LB J State Office Building November 7, 1986 NI Austi n, Texas 78774 The Honorable William P. Clements, Jr. 1901 North Akard Dallas, Texas 75201 Dear Governor Clements: You face a monumental task in preparing your budget recommendations for the incoming Legislature because the time is short and the state's financial situation very cloudy. The Comptroller's office has a wealth of information--and personnel expertise--which can be helpful to you and your staff in that effort. Please know that our assistance is at your disposal, not only in these budget matters but in any area of state financial concern where we can lead a,dy:nd. S. 1 y L4P111) OCK Comptroller of Public Accounts BB:gcy