Recent News

• Tuesday, May 21, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. Perry Activates State Operations Center
  Gov. Rick Perry today ordered a Level II Activation of the State Operations Center (SOC) as another line of severe thunderstorms makes its way across North and Central Texas Tuesday afternoon.
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• Tuesday, May 21, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Proclamation
  Gov. Perry Files Disaster Declarations for Three Counties in North Texas
  Gov. Rick Perry has filed disaster declarations for Ellis, Hood and Johnson Counties as a result of last week’s tornadoes. This declaration will help ensure a speedy and efficient recovery process, and will open the door to additional federal assistance that these counties may qualify for.
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• Monday, May 20, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Texas Task Force 1 Deploying to Oklahoma
  Texas Task Force 1, the state's elite search and rescue team, was activated this evening to assist local officials and first responders in Oklahoma following today's tornado outbreak.
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• Monday, May 20, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Statement by Gov. Rick Perry on Passage of House Bill 4
  HB 4 helps ensure Texas has a reliable water supply for the next 50 years by promoting conservation and innovative reuse, while further developing brackish and desalination water treatment in addition to traditional reservoir and pipeline conveyance projects. These measures will help address the increased demand our population growth will have on our water needs now and into the future.
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• Monday, May 20, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Statement by Gov. Rick Perry on Creation of Texas Tech Health Sciences Center at El Paso
  With Texas's unprecedented population growth comes increased demand on important services, such as health care. SB 120 will help Texas keep up with our growing population's unique medical needs, reaffirming our commitment to improving access to and the quality of health care in our state while ensuring Texas students have a variety of higher education options.
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• Monday, May 20, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Statement by Gov. Rick Perry on Oklahoma Tornado Damage
  The images emerging from Oklahoma today are a terrifying reminder of how quickly the force of Mother Nature can devastate entire communities. Our hearts are heavy for all Americans who have been affected by the recent outbreak of storms across our country. State emergency assets in Texas will remain on alert and stand ready to help our neighbors any way we can.
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• Monday, May 20, 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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• Friday, May 17, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. Rick Perry Applauds Efforts to Improve Affordability at Texas Tech University System and University of Houston System
  Gov. Rick Perry today applauded both the Texas Tech University System and University of Houston System for approving a four-year fixed tuition rate for incoming freshmen.
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