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Identifier
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e_cle_001369
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Title
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Press release from office of William P. Clements Jr. regarding Ruiz v. Estelle, April 7, 1981
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Description
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Press release from office of William P. Clements Jr. regarding Ruiz v. Estelle, April 7, 1981. Press release is regarding updates with Ruiz v. Estelle, and a new conditional parole program.
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Page Count
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4
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Contributor
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Clements, William P., 1917-2011
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Subject Topic
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Prisons--Overcrowding
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Themebook Term(s)
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Ruiz v Estelle
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Identifier
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e_cle_004328
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Title
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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
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Description
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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.
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Page Count
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3
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Creator
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Wrotenbery, Paul T., Janecek, Larry
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Contributor
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Clements, William P., 1917-2011, Bullock, Bob
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Subject Topic
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Budget, Prisons--Overcrowding, Litigation
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Time Period
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"Texas Governor Term 1, 1979-1982"
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Themebook Term(s)
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Ruiz v Estelle
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Identifier
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e_cle_009870
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Title
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Prison Financing and Construction Plan, State of Texas, July 1987
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Description
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Prison Financing and Construction Plan, State of Texas, July 1987. Bound plan of prison financing and construction for the State of Texas Department of Corrections (TDC). The plan begins with a letter from William P. Clements, Jr. to the Texas Legislature, in which the Governor emphasizes the importance of new prison construction and financing after the ruling on the Ruiz v Estelle case.
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Page Count
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70
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Contributor
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Clements, William P., 1917-2011
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Subject Name
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Texas. Department of Criminal Justice, Justice, William Wayne, 1920-2009
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Subject Topic
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Prisons, Prisons--Overcrowding, Privatization
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Time Period
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"Texas Governor Term 2, 1987-1991"
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Themebook Term(s)
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Criminal Justice Reform, Ruiz v Estelle
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Identifier
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e_cle_014064
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Title
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Letter from Attorney General Jim Mattox to William P. Clements, April 29, 1988
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Description
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Letter from Attorney General Jim Mattox to William P. Clements, April 29, 1988. Letter marked Confidential, Attorney- Client Privilege. Regarding the Ruiz case.
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Page Count
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2
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Creator
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Mattox, Jim
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Contributor
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Clements, William P., 1917-2011
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Subject Topic
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Prisons--Overcrowding
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Time Period
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"Texas Governor Term 2, 1987-1991"
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Themebook Term(s)
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Ruiz v Estelle
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Identifier
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e_cle_005542
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Title
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Letter from Mark White to Governor William P. Clements, Jr., June 14, 1982
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Description
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Letter from Mark White to Governor William P. Clements, Jr., June 14, 1982. White opposes the provisions in Judge Justice's Order requiring the single ceiling of our prison population.
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Page Count
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4
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Creator
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White, Mark, 1940-
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Contributor
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Clements, William P., 1917-2011
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Subject Topic
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Prisons--Overcrowding
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Time Period
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"Texas Governor Term 1, 1979-1982"
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Themebook Term(s)
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Ruiz v Estelle
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Identifier
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e_cle_004327
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Title
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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
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Description
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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.
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Page Count
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2
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Creator
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Janecek, Larry
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Contributor
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Wrotenbery, Paul T., Clements, William P., 1917-2011
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Subject Topic
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Prisons--Overcrowding, Budget, Litigation
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Time Period
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"Texas Governor Term 1, 1979-1982"
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Themebook Term(s)
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Ruiz v Estelle
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Identifier
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e_cle_001607
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Title
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Memo from David Herndon to Governor William P. Clements, Jr., regarding agenda for Texas Board of Corrections meeting, June 21, 1982
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Description
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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.
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Page Count
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1
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Creator
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Herndon, David
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Contributor
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Clements, William P., 1917-2011
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Subject Name
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Texas. Department of Corrections, Texas. Board of Corrections
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Subject Topic
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Prisons administration, Prisons--Overcrowding
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Time Period
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"Texas Governor Term 1, 1979-1982"
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Themebook Term(s)
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Ruiz v Estelle
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Identifier
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e_cle_000589
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Title
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Memo from B.D. Daniel to Bill Clements, June 10, 1982
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Description
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Memo from B.D. Daniel to Bill Clements, June 10, 1982, regarding statements made by Mark White in reference to Ruiz v Estelle updates
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Page Count
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2
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Creator
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Daniel, B.D.
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Contributor
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Clements, William P., 1917-2011, Stone, Dary, Maddox, Mary Jane
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Subject Name
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White, Mark, 1940-
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Subject Topic
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Criminal Justice, Administration of, Prisons--Overcrowding
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Time Period
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"Texas Governor Term 1, 1979-1982"
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Themebook Term(s)
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Ruiz v Estelle
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Identifier
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e_cle_012226
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Title
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Letter from Jim Mattox (Attorney General of Texas) to William P. Clements, November 11, 1986
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Description
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Letter from Jim Mattox (Attorney General of Texas) to William P. Clements, November 11, 1986. Mattox suggests cooperation in areas of common concern such as the prison issues, proposing a non-partisan approach; the Ruiz case is mentioned
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Page Count
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2
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Creator
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Mattox, Jim
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Contributor
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Clements, William P., 1917-2011
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Subject Topic
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Election, Prisons--Overcrowding
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Time Period
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"White Interregnum, 1983-1986"
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Themebook Term(s)
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Ruiz v Estelle
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Identifier
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e_cle_000072
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Title
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Letter from Robert D. Gunn to William P. Clements, Jr., July 18, 1986
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Description
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Letter from Robert D. Gunn to William P. Clements, Jr., July 18, 1986. Regarding the consequences of the Ruiz v Estelle case. Gunn, retired Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Texas Department of Corrections, summarizes his involvement in prison reform in Texas and gives suggestions for improvement of the prison system, criminal justice, and the police. The letter is annotated by Clements.
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Page Count
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4
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Creator
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Gunn, Robert
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Contributor
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Clements, William P., 1917-2011
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Subject Name
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Texas. Department of Corrections
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Subject Topic
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Prisons, Prisons administration, Crime prevention, Prisons--Overcrowding, Criminal Justice, Administration of, Crime, Privatization, Police
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Time Period
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"White Interregnum, 1983-1986"
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Themebook Term(s)
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Ruiz v Estelle, Criminal Justice Reform
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Identifier
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e_cle_004981
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Title
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Memo from David A. Dean to William P. Clements regarding Board of Pardons and Paroles, November 24, 1980
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Description
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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.
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Page Count
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2
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Creator
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Dean, David A. (David Allen), 1948-
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Contributor
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Clements, William P., 1917-2011
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Subject Name
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Texas. Board of Pardons and Paroles
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Subject Topic
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Prisons--Overcrowding
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Time Period
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"Texas Governor Term 1, 1979-1982"
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Themebook Term(s)
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Ruiz v Estelle
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Identifier
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e_cle_004988
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Title
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Memo from David A. Dean to William P. Clements regarding Update of April 6, 1981, Report on Alternatives to Overcrowding at the Texas Department of Corrections, August 6, 1981
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Description
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Memo from David A. Dean to William P. Clements regarding Update of April 6, 1981, Report on Alternatives to Overcrowding at the Texas Department of Corrections. Dean advises Governor Clements that the inmate population at TDC facilities will increase by 350-375 inmates per month, how Judge Justice's order will affect the number of beds, and the number of beds that will be available/required at the end of the biennium
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Page Count
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2
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Creator
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Dean, David A. (David Allen), 1948-
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Contributor
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Clements, William P., 1917-2011
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Subject Name
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Texas. Department of Corrections
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Subject Topic
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Prisons--Overcrowding
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Time Period
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"Texas Governor Term 1, 1979-1982"
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Themebook Term(s)
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Ruiz v Estelle
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Identifier
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e_cle_001621
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Title
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Memo from David Herndon from William P. Clements, July 9, 1982
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Description
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Memo from David Herndon from William P. Clements, July 9, 1982, regarding the Ruiz v. Estelle case and negotiations.
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Page Count
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3
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Creator
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Herndon, David
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Contributor
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Clements, William P., 1917-2011
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Subject Topic
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Prisons--Overcrowding
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Time Period
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"Texas Governor Term 1, 1979-1982"
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Themebook Term(s)
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Ruiz v Estelle
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Identifier
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e_cle_004338
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Title
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Memo from Jarvis Miller and David Herndon 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, June 30, 1982
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Description
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Memo from Jarvis Miller and David Herndon 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, June 30, 1982. As of this date total paid to F&J is $1,138,910.98. Includes Letter from Texas Board of Corrections with attached voucher to pay and Clements letter to Bullock approving payment of attached voucher for amount of $21,437.37.
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Page Count
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5
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Creator
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Miller, Jarvis E. (Jarvis Ernest), 1929-, Herndon, David
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Contributor
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Clements, William P., 1917-2011
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Subject Topic
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Prisons--Overcrowding, Budget, Litigation
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Time Period
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"Texas Governor Term 1, 1979-1982"
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Themebook Term(s)
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Ruiz v Estelle
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Identifier
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e_cle_001197
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Title
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Newspaper clippings headlined, "State still unsure how to fund prison" and "Clements rakes TDC director; White given friendly advice," June 11, 1986
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Description
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Newspaper clippings from Dallas Morning News headlined "State still unsure how to fund prison," June 11, 1986, by George Kuemple, and from Houston Chronicle headlined "Clements rakes TDC director; White given friendly advice," June 11, 1986, by Clay Robison, regarding prison overcrowding and early release policies. Articles refer to Texas gubernatorial election and Democrats' suggestions for Governor Mark White's campaign. Includes office filing form.
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Page Count
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3
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Creator
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Robison, Clay, Kuempel, George
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Contributor
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Clements, William P., 1917-2011, White, Mark, 1940-
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Subject Name
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Texas. Department of Corrections, Hughes, Alfred D.
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Subject Topic
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Prisons--Overcrowding, Prisons administration
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Time Period
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"White Interregnum, 1983-1986"
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Themebook Term(s)
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Mark White, Ruiz v Estelle
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Identifier
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e_cle_004337
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Title
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Memo from Jarvis Miller and David Herndon 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, July 27, 1982
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Description
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Memo from Jarvis Miller and David Herndon 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, July 27, 1982. As of this date total paid to F&J is at $1,117,473.61. Includes Clements letter to Bullock approving voucher of $35,732.97 for payment.
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Page Count
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2
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Creator
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Miller, Jarvis E. (Jarvis Ernest), 1929-, Herndon, David
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Contributor
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Clements, William P., 1917-2011
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Subject Topic
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Prisons--Overcrowding, Budget, Litigation
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Time Period
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"Texas Governor Term 1, 1979-1982"
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Themebook Term(s)
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Ruiz v Estelle
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Identifier
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e_cle_007207
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Title
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Letter from Edward Schmults, Department of Justice, to William P. Clements, Jr., April 16, 1981
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Description
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Letter from Edward Schmults, Department of Justice, to William P. Clements, Jr., April 16, 1981. Schmults responds to the Ruiz V Estelle case, and prison reform in Texas.
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Page Count
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4
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Creator
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Schmults, Edward Charles, 1931-
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Contributor
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Clements, William P., 1917-2011
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Subject Topic
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Prisons, Prisons--Overcrowding
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Time Period
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"Texas Governor Term 1, 1979-1982"
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Themebook Term(s)
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Ruiz v Estelle
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Identifier
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e_cle_012215
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Title
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Letter from William Wayne Justice to William P. Clements, Jr., December 1, 1986
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Description
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Letter from William Wayne Justice to William P. Clements, Jr., December 1, 1986. Regarding Clements' request to confer with William Wayne Justice, Chief Judge of the United States District Court in the East District of Texas, over the Ruiz v Estelle case on prison overcrowding. Justice explains that he cannot meet with Clements until the Assistant Attorney General, F. Scott McCown's, concerns are met.
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Page Count
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1
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Creator
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Justice, William Wayne, 1920-2009
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Contributor
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Clements, William P., 1917-2011
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Subject Name
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Texas. Department of Criminal Justice, Nathan, Vincent M.
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Subject Topic
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Prisons, Prisons--Overcrowding
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Time Period
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"White Interregnum, 1983-1986"
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Themebook Term(s)
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Ruiz v Estelle
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Identifier
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e_cle_012216
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Title
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Letter from Scott McCown to William Wayne Justice, November 26, 1986
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Description
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Letter from Scott McCown to William Wayne Justice, November 26, 1986. Regarding William P. Clements, Jr. request to confer with Chief Judge William Wayne Justice over the Ruiz v Estelle case. McCown, Special Assistant Attorney General, informs Justice that he is not opposed to meeting, but requests that counsel be present and that he would like an opportunity to speak with Clements and others involved in the case.
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Page Count
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1
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Creator
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McCown, F. Scott
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Contributor
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Justice, William Wayne, 1920-2009, Clements, William P., 1917-2011
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Subject Name
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Texas. Department of Criminal Justice, Doran, Hilary, Jr., Nathan, Vincent M.
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Subject Topic
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Prisons, Prisons--Overcrowding
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Time Period
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"White Interregnum, 1983-1986"
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Themebook Term(s)
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Ruiz v Estelle
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Identifier
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e_cle_014065
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Title
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Letter to William P. Clements from Attorney General Jim Mattox, May 2, 1988
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Description
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Letter to William P. Clements from Attorney General Jim Mattox, May 2, 1988. This letter is a follow up to a previous letter regarding the refusal of the Public Finance Authority to approve financing for three units and the Ruiz case.
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Page Count
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2
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Creator
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Mattox, Jim
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Contributor
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Clements, William P., 1917-2011
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Subject Topic
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Prisons--Overcrowding
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Time Period
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"Texas Governor Term 2, 1987-1991"
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Themebook Term(s)
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Ruiz v Estelle, Criminal Justice Reform