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Identifier: e_cle_004328
Title: Memos regarding Request by the TDC for Finding of Fact for Utilization of Funds Appropriated for Flexibility for Unforeseen Developments for Fulbright & Jaworski March 31, 1982
Description: Memos regarding Request by the TDC for Finding of Fact for Utilization of Funds Appropriated for Flexibility for Unforeseen Developments for Fulbright & Jaworski March 31, 1982. Regarding Autopen signature, letter to Bullock approving vouchers amounting to $138,074.53 and $111,166.57 for payment.
Page Count: 3
Creator: Wrotenbery, Paul T., Janecek, Larry
Contributor: Clements, William P., 1917-2011, Bullock, Bob
Subject Topic: Budget, Prisons--Overcrowding, Litigation
Time Period: "Texas Governor Term 1, 1979-1982"
Themebook Term(s): Ruiz v Estelle

Identifier: e_cle_005013
Title: Memo from Johnny McCollum to David A. Dean, regarding proposed order transferring Texas Department of Corrections Inmates to federal custody
Description: Undated memo from Johnny McCollum to David A. Dean, regarding proposed order transferring Texas Department of Corrections Inmates involved in the Ruiz case to federal custody. McCollum cites potential savings of $249,000 to Texas taxpayers, since the inmates will be supported with federal funds.
Page Count: 1
Creator: McCollum, Johnny R.
Contributor: Dean, David A. (David Allen), 1948- ‎
Subject Name: Ruíz, David Resendez, 1942-2005, Texas. Department of Corrections
Subject Topic: Prisons--Overcrowding--Law and legislation, Litigation
Time Period: "Texas Governor Term 1, 1979-1982"
Themebook Term(s): Ruiz v Estelle

Identifier: e_cle_000588
Title: Memo from David Herndon to Bill Clements, July 2, 1982
Description: Memo from David Herndon to Bill Clements, July 2, 1982, regarding an update on Ruiz v. Estelle and its implications for Clements' governorship
Page Count: 2
Creator: Herndon, David
Contributor: Clements, William P., 1917-2011
Subject Name: Ruíz, David Resendez, 1942-2005, Austin, Austin, T. Louis, Jr., Whittington, Harry
Time Period: "Texas Governor Term 1, 1979-1982"
Themebook Term(s): Ruiz v Estelle, Mark White, Criminal Justice Reform

Identifier: e_cle_009818
Title: Memo from Rider Scott to William P. Clements regarding William Wayne Justice, February 27, 1987
Description: Memo from Rider Scott to William P. Clements regarding William Wayne Justice. Scott discusses inviting Judge Justice to visit TDC units. Includes notes made by Governor Clements reading "I would like to be with him at one of the units for a short time - maybe at the tail end of his visit!"
Page Count: 3
Creator: Scott, Rider
Contributor: Clements, William P., 1917-2011
Subject Name: Justice, William Wayne, 1920-2009
Subject Topic: Prisons
Time Period: "Texas Governor Term 2, 1987-1991"
Themebook Term(s): Ruiz v Estelle

Identifier: e_cle_001573
Title: Memorandum from Paul T. Wrotenbery to Governor William P. Clements, Jr., April 26, 1982
Description: Memorandum from Paul T. Wrotenbery to Governor William P. Clements, Jr., April 26, 1982. The memo regards a request by the Texas Department of Corrections for fact finding for utilization of funds appropriated for flexibility for unforseen developments for Fulbright & Jaworski in Ruiz vs Estelle. Attached is a letter from the Governor to Bob Bullock.
Page Count: 2
Creator: Wrotenbery, Paul T.
Contributor: Clements, William P., 1917-2011
Subject Name: Fulbright & Jaworski, Texas. Department of Corrections, Bullock, Bob
Time Period: "Texas Governor Term 1, 1979-1982"
Themebook Term(s): Ruiz v Estelle

Identifier: e_cle_005004
Title: Memo from Johnny McCollum to David A. Dean, regarding funding for halfway houses under proposed bill amendments, December 15, 1980
Description: Memo from Clemency Directory Johnny McCollum to General Counsel David A. Dean, forwarded to Paul Wrotenbury, regarding funding for halfway houses under proposed bill amendments, December 15, 1980. The memo responds to the Estelle v. Ruiz ruling by Judge William Wayne Justice requiring reduction of prison populations.
Page Count: 1
Creator: McCollum, Johnny R.
Contributor: Dean, David A. (David Allen), 1948- ‎, Wrotenbery, Paul T.
Subject Name: Justice, William Wayne, 1920-2009
Subject Topic: Prisons--Overcrowding--Law and legislation, Halfway Houses, Prisons administration
Time Period: "Texas Governor Term 1, 1979-1982"
Themebook Term(s): Ruiz v Estelle, Criminal Justice Reform

Identifier: e_cle_004329
Title: Memo from Paul T. Wrotenbery to William P. Clements regarding Request by the TDC for Finding of Fact for Utilization of Funds Appropriated for Flexibility for Unforeseen Developments for Fulbright & Jaworski in Ruiz vs Estelle, April 26, 1982
Description: Memo from Paul T. Wrotenbery to William P. Clements regarding Request by the TDC for Finding of Fact for Utilization of Funds Appropriated for Flexibility for Unforeseen Developments for Fulbright & Jaworski in Ruiz vs Estelle, April 26, 1982. Includes letter to Bullock approving voucher of $112,540.64 for payment and handwritten notes between Wrotenbery and Clements discussing the high payments to Fulbright and Jaworski.
Page Count: 2
Creator: Wrotenbery, Paul T., Clements, William P., 1917-2011
Subject Topic: Prisons--Overcrowding, Budget, Litigation
Time Period: "Texas Governor Term 1, 1979-1982"
Themebook Term(s): Ruiz v Estelle

Identifier: e_cle_004327
Title: Memo from Larry Janecek to Paul T. Wrotenbery regarding Third Request by TDC for Finding of Fact for Utilization of Funds Appropriated for Unforeseen Developments, March 26, 1982
Description: Memo from Larry Janecek to Paul T. Wrotenbery regarding Third Request by TDC for Finding of Fact for Utilization of Funds Appropriated for Unforeseen Developments, March 26, 1982. Autopen signature request for attorneys fees, Clements agrees with recommendation to "find the fact" to authorize use of funds.
Page Count: 2
Creator: Janecek, Larry
Contributor: Wrotenbery, Paul T., Clements, William P., 1917-2011
Subject Topic: Prisons--Overcrowding, Budget, Litigation
Time Period: "Texas Governor Term 1, 1979-1982"
Themebook Term(s): Ruiz v Estelle

Identifier: e_cle_005014
Title: Group of documents regarding the Texas Department of Corrections, December 16-19, 1980
Description: Group of documents regarding the Texas Department of Corrections, December 16-19, 1980. Included is a memo from David A. Dean to William P. Clements, Jr regarding minutes of the approval board of the Texas Department of Corrections, December 19, 1980. Also attached are the minutes from the approval board of the Texas Department of Corrections, December 16, 1980.
Page Count: 3
Creator: Texas. Department of Corrections, Dean, David A. (David Allen), 1948- ‎
Contributor: Clements, William P., 1917-2011
Subject Name: Texas. Department of Corrections
Subject Topic: Prisons administration
Themebook Term(s): Ruiz v Estelle

Identifier: e_cle_014501
Title: Group of documents regarding design and approval of Texas Department of Corrections facility, April 1988-May 1988
Description: Group of documents regarding design and approval of Texas Department of Corrections facility, April 1988-May 1988. Documents include plaintiffs of Ruiz v. Estelle's review of plans for prison design and construction.
Page Count: 24
Creator: Scott, Rider, Turner, William Bennett
Contributor: Clements, William P., 1917-2011, Ozer, Robert, Turner, William Bennett
Subject Name: Texas. Department of Corrections
Subject Topic: Prisons--Overcrowding--Law and legislation, Construction projects
Time Period: "Texas Governor Term 2, 1987-1991"
Themebook Term(s): Ruiz v Estelle, Criminal Justice Reform

Identifier: e_cle_001620
Title: Correspondence between David Herndon and William P. Clements, July 5-12, 1982
Description: Correspondence between David Herndon and William P. Clements, July 5-12, 1982, regarding inmate unrest in Texas prisons .
Page Count: 3
Creator: Clements, William P., 1917-2011
Contributor: Austin, Austin, T. Louis, Jr., Herndon, David
Subject Topic: Prisons--Overcrowding, Prisons administration
Time Period: "Texas Governor Term 1, 1979-1982"
Themebook Term(s): Ruiz v Estelle

Identifier: e_cle_001607
Title: Memo from David Herndon to Governor William P. Clements, Jr., regarding agenda for Texas Board of Corrections meeting, June 21, 1982
Description: Memo from David Herndon to Governor William P. Clements, Jr., regarding agenda for Texas Board of Corrections meeting, June 21, 1982. Items on the agenda include Texas Department of Correction's decision to mix violent offenders with non-violent offenders, and the possibility of building greater capacity dormitory facilities.
Page Count: 1
Creator: Herndon, David
Contributor: Clements, William P., 1917-2011
Subject Name: Texas. Department of Corrections, Texas. Board of Corrections
Subject Topic: Prisons administration, Prisons--Overcrowding
Time Period: "Texas Governor Term 1, 1979-1982"
Themebook Term(s): Ruiz v Estelle

Identifier: e_cle_000589
Title: Memo from B.D. Daniel to Bill Clements, June 10, 1982
Description: Memo from B.D. Daniel to Bill Clements, June 10, 1982, regarding statements made by Mark White in reference to Ruiz v Estelle updates
Page Count: 2
Creator: Daniel, B.D.
Contributor: Clements, William P., 1917-2011, Stone, Dary, Maddox, Mary Jane
Subject Name: White, Mark, 1940-
Subject Topic: Criminal Justice, Administration of, Prisons--Overcrowding
Time Period: "Texas Governor Term 1, 1979-1982"
Themebook Term(s): Ruiz v Estelle

Identifier: e_cle_004389
Title: Memo from Beth Arnold to David Herndon regarding possibilities for project manager of the Blue Ribbon Commission, June 16, 1982
Description: Memo from Beth Arnold to David Herndon regarding possibilities for project manager of the Blue Ribbon Commission, June 16, 1982. Arnold's memo lists possible project manager candidates and describes their qualifications.
Page Count: 2
Creator: Office of General Counsel and Criminal Justice Division
Contributor: Herndon, David
Subject Name: Governor's Blue Ribbon Commission for the Comprehensive Review of the Criminal Justice Corrections System
Subject Topic: Criminal Justice, Administration of
Time Period: "Texas Governor Term 1, 1979-1982"
Themebook Term(s): Ruiz v Estelle, Criminal Justice Reform

Identifier: e_cle_001681
Title: Memo from David Herndon to Ray Huffines and Hilary Doran, June 17, 1982
Description: Memo from David Herndon to Ray Huffines and Hilary Doran, June 17, 1982, regarding a calculated ready response to possible statements made by Mark White regarding his stance on the Ruiz v. Estelle case
Page Count: 1
Creator: Herndon, David
Contributor: Doran, Hilary, Jr.
Subject Name: White, Mark, 1940-
Time Period: "Texas Governor Term 1, 1979-1982"
Themebook Term(s): Ruiz v Estelle, Mark White

Identifier: e_cle_000587
Title: Memo from B.D. Daniel to William P. Clements regarding Fifth Circuit ruling in prison case, June 24, 1982
Description: Memo from B.D. Daniel to William P. Clements regarding Fifth Circuit ruling in the prison case Ruiz v. Estelle, June 24, 1982, in which a strategy is employed to deal with Judge Justice's ruling and White's victory as Attorney General.
Page Count: 1
Creator: Daniel, B.D.
Contributor: Clements, William P., 1917-2011, Stone, Dary, Maddox, Mary Jane
Subject Name: Justice, William Wayne, 1920-2009, White, Mark, 1940-, Texas Prison System
Subject Topic: Prisons--Overcrowding--Law and legislation
Time Period: "Texas Governor Term 1, 1979-1982"
Themebook Term(s): Ruiz v Estelle

Identifier: e_cle_004892
Title: Memo from Johnny R. McCollum, to David A. Dean, regarding Proposed Orders in Ruiz v. Estelle Prison Suit, 13 March 1981
Description: Memo from Johnny R. McCollum, to David A. Dean, regarding proposed orders in Ruiz v. Estelle prison lawsuit, 13 March 1981. Includes responses from the Texas Attorney General, the inmates' attorney, and the U.S. Department of Justice.
Page Count: 9
Creator: McCollum, Johnny R.
Contributor: Dean, David A. (David Allen), 1948- ‎
Subject Name: United States. Department of Justice
Subject Topic: Prisons--Overcrowding--Law and legislation
Time Period: "Texas Governor Term 1, 1979-1982"
Themebook Term(s): Ruiz v Estelle

Identifier: e_cle_005532
Title: Memorandum from David A. Dean to Jim Estelle, July 6, 1981
Description: Memorandum from David A. Dean to Jim Estelle, July 6, 1981. The memo regards an attached press release from the office of Governor William P. Clements, Jr. which talks about a letter sent by Texas Attorney General Mark White, who has written to President Ronald Reagan and U.S. Attorney General William French Smith concerning the Ruiz v. Estelle lawsuit.
Page Count: 2
Creator: Dean, David A. (David Allen), 1948- ‎
Contributor: Estelle, Ward James, Jr.
Time Period: "Texas Governor Term 1, 1979-1982"
Themebook Term(s): Ruiz v Estelle, Mark White, Ronald Reagan

Identifier: e_cle_001680
Title: Memo from David Herndon to Bill Clements, July 2, 1982
Description: Memo from David Herndon to Bill Clements, July 2, 1982, regarding a response to Mark White's stance and statements concerning the Ruiz v. Estelle case
Page Count: 6
Creator: Herndon, David
Contributor: Clements, William P., 1917-2011, White, Mark, 1940-
Subject Name: Texas. Department of Corrections
Subject Topic: Criminal Justice, Administration of
Time Period: "Texas Governor Term 1, 1979-1982"
Themebook Term(s): Mark White, Ruiz v Estelle

Identifier: e_cle_004981
Title: Memo from David A. Dean to William P. Clements regarding Board of Pardons and Paroles, November 24, 1980
Description: Memo from David A. Dean to William P. Clements regarding Board of Pardons and Paroles. The memo was prepared for the purpose of assisting the governor when asked questions regarding the Board and the governor's role in the parole process. While the governor had a high parole denial rate of 28 percent, the overcrowding issue is due to more people committing crimes and prison construction not keeping up with that pace.
Page Count: 2
Creator: Dean, David A. (David Allen), 1948- ‎
Contributor: Clements, William P., 1917-2011
Subject Name: Texas. Board of Pardons and Paroles
Subject Topic: Prisons--Overcrowding
Time Period: "Texas Governor Term 1, 1979-1982"
Themebook Term(s): Ruiz v Estelle

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