Recent News

• Friday, October 04, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Noteworthy
  Texas Well-Positioned to Continue Powering America
  When talking about what fuels Texas’ economy, many people are surprised to find that oil and gas are only one part of our diverse and dynamic energy industry.
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• Thursday, October 03, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Proclamation
  Gov. Perry Again Renews Proclamation Extending Drought Emergency
  Gov. Rick Perry has again renewed a proclamation extending drought emergency for specified counties due to the ongoing exceptional drought conditions across the state. The proclamation directs necessary resources be made available to aid response efforts and notes the ongoing strain on water resources.
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• Thursday, October 03, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  In Case You Missed It: Texas Best in Global Trade
  Texas has been named the top state for global trade by Global Trade Magazine. The Lone Star State, which has led the nation in exports for 11 consecutive years, beat out Florida and California for top honors in the magazine’s annual survey.
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• Wednesday, October 02, 2013 • San Angelo, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. Perry Encourages Support of Prop. 6 to Fund State Water Plan
  Gov. Rick Perry today visited O.C. Fisher Reservoir in San Angelo to highlight the importance of meeting Texas’ growing water needs and funding the state water plan through Proposition 6. O.C. Fisher Reservoir is just 0.8 percent full and without additional rainfall, San Angelo has just 15 months water supply left.
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• Monday, September 30, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Statement by Gov. Perry on Possible Federal Government Shutdown
  Gov. Rick Perry today issued the following statement in response to a potential shutdown of the federal government: House Republicans offered a compromise solution that would temporarily address Republican concerns about Obamacare while also allowing the federal government to continue to operate. But the Obama administration’s and Harry Reid’s my-way-or-the-highway mentality jeopardizes essential functions of not only the federal government but also state services.
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• Friday, September 27, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  S&P Raises Texas to Highest AAA Credit Rating
  S&P’s decision to raise Texas’ credit rating to AAA is no accident, but further proof that the Texas model of conservative fiscal discipline is a key element of our strong economy, and a stark contrast to the out-of-control spending and rising debt ceilings of Washington, D.C.
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• Monday, September 16, 2013 • Houston, Texas • Speech
  Gov. Perry's Remarks at Texas Right to Life Celebration
  There's no more noble cause than protecting those who can't protect themselves, and through your efforts, and the efforts of so many in this room tonight, we've made great progress toward our worthy goal.
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• Friday, September 13, 2013 • Houston, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. Perry Announces $3 Million Grant to Create Center for Cell and Organ Biotechnology
  Gov. Rick Perry today announced a $3 million investment through the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (TETF) to create the Center for Cell and Organ Biotechnology in collaboration with the Texas Heart Institute (THI) and Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
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