January 17, 1995 to December 21, 2000
A. Joining & Leaving Texas Office of the Governor: 1995-2000
George W. Bush defeated Democratic incumbent Ann Richards and was elected Governor of the State of Texas on Nov. 8, 1994, then re-elected on Nov. 3, 1998. Bush served as Governor of Texas, from Jan. 17, 1995, to Dec. 21, 2000, when he resigned after being elected president of the United States.
| A. Bush Acts By Year | B. Executive Orders | C. Vetoes | D. Pardons & Commutations | E. Proclamations | F. Messages | G. Speeches | H. Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 14 | 26 | 6 | 7 | 317 | 3 | 373 |
| 1996 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 292 | 0 | 306 |
| 1997 | 4 | 38 | 3 | 6 | 68 | 2 | 121 |
| 1998 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 215 | 0 | 225 |
| 1999 | 3 | 34 | 0 | 3 | 130 | 2 | 172 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| TOTAL | 46 | 98 | 20 | 17 | 1,022 | 7 | 1,210 |
B. Books Published: 1999
George W. Bush’s book A Charge to Keep was published in 1999.
Source documentation to the above:
1. Texas State Archives, Texas Archival Resources Online (Accessed 12-11-15)
2. Legislative Reference Library of Texas
3. PBS.org, Frontline, “Bush Chronology” (Accessed 12-11-15)
4. TheSmokingGun.com, “George W. Bush DUI Arrest Record” (Accessed 12-11-15)
5. History.com, “George W. Bush” (Accessed 12-11-15)
6. CNN.com, Transcript, “George W. Bush Answers Questions about his DUI Arrest in 1976,” Nov. 2, 2000 (Accessed 12-11-15)
7. WashingtonPost.com, “Bush Once Pleaded Guilty to DUI,” By Laurie Kellman, Nov. 3, 2000 (Accessed 12-11-15)
8. Salon.com, “Bush avoided rehab after DUI,” By Jake Tapper, Nov. 5, 2000 (Accessed 12-11-15)
9. CNN.com, Transcript, “George W. Bush Resigns as Texas Governor,” Dec. 21, 2000 (Accessed 12-11-15)
10. The Dallas Morning News, “Today in Dallas photo history – 1998: Texas Rangers sold to Tom Hicks,” Jan. 7, 2013 (Accessed 12-11-15)
11. CNN.com, “George W. Bush Fast Facts,” Jul. 11, 2015 (Accessed 12-11-15)