Recent News
- Friday, July 30, 2010 | Brownsville, Texas | Speech
Gov. Perry Speaks at the Operation Lone Star 2010 VIP Day
"In that spirit of community service, we’re here today to celebrate Operation Lone Star an annual effort that not only brings much needed medical care to the citizens of South Texas it also puts our medical responders through their paces.That makes Operation Lone Star a bona fide win-win situation." - Friday, July 30, 2010 | Austin, Texas | Press Release
Statement by Gov. Rick Perry on Federal Proposals To Take Over Oil and Gas Exploration and Production
Gov. Rick Perry today issued the following statement regarding legislation contemplated by Congress that would effectively strip states of the right to regulate oil and gas exploration and production within their own borders: - Thursday, July 29, 2010 | Austin, Texas | Press Release
Statement by Gov. Rick Perry on the EPA’s Denial of Texas Petition
Gov. Rick Perry today issued the following statement regarding the EPA’s denial of a Texas petition challenging the EPA’s 2009 endangerment finding for greenhouse gases, which would lead to further mandates and regulations on Texas businesses and place Texas jobs at risk: - Thursday, July 29, 2010 | Austin, Texas | Press Release
Gov. Perry Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for Texas Communities
Gov. Rick Perry has sent a letter to President Barack Obama requesting a major disaster declaration for several Texas counties due to ongoing river flooding as the result of Hurricane Alex and Tropical Depression 2. The Presidential Disaster Declaration would provide federal resources to support recovery efforts. - Wednesday, July 28, 2010 | Houston, Texas | Speech
Gov. Perry: The Biggest Challenge to the Energy Industry is Federal Overregulation
“We are entering an uncertain time in Texas energy and much of that uncertainty is man-made in Washington, D.C.,” Gov. Perry said. “There was a time when the biggest threat to our energy industry was foreign competition, but I sincerely believe that the biggest challenge facing you all today is a federal government that ends up doing more harm than good when it tries to help.” - Wednesday, July 28, 2010 | Houston, Texas | Press Release
Gov. Perry: The Biggest Challenge to the Energy Industry is Federal Overregulation
Gov. Rick Perry today emphasized the need for innovation and competition in the energy industry to help relieve our dependence on foreign energy sources, protect our environment and create jobs. The governor spoke at the Emerging Energy Technologies Conference hosted by Rice University. - Tuesday, July 27, 2010 | San Antonio, Texas | Press Release
Gov. Perry: San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Helps Promote, Power South Texas Economy
Gov. Rick Perry today credited Texas’ growing economy to a business friendly climate that attracts new businesses and jobs. The governor spoke at a press conference announcing the new San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SAHCC) office. - Monday, July 26, 2010 | Austin, Texas | Proclamation
Gov. Perry Renews Disaster Proclamation for Hurricane Alex and Tropical Depression Two
Hurricane Alex and Tropical Depression Two caused substantial destruction in Bexar, Brazoria, Cameron, Cottle, Floyd, Foard, Garza, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn, Maverick, Motley, Starr, Terry, Val Verde, Webb, Willacy and Zapata counties. Hurricane Alex and Tropical Depression Two continue to create a state of disaster for the people in the State of Texas.
