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• Thursday, May 23, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Statement by Gov. Rick Perry on Decision by the Boy Scouts of America
  The Boys Scouts of America has been built upon the values of faith and family for more than 100 years and today’s decision contradicts generations of tradition in the name of political correctness. While I will always cherish my time as a scout and the life lessons I learned, I am greatly disappointed with this decision.
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• Thursday, May 23, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Proclamation
  Gov. Perry Files Disaster Declarations for Four Counties in North Texas
  Gov. Rick Perry has amended his disaster declarations for Ellis, Hood and Johnson Counties, to include Parker County, 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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• Wednesday, May 22, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Statement by Gov. Rick Perry on Creation of UT Institution and Medical School in South Texas
  Gov. Rick Perry today issued the following statement regarding passage of Senate Bill 24, which creates a new University of Texas institution and medical school in South Texas by merging The University of Texas-Pan American and The University of Texas at Brownsville.
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• Wednesday, May 22, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Speech
  Gov. Perry’s Remarks at the Governor's Small Business Forum 2013 Texas Global Business Summit
  Gov. Perry today spoke at the Governor's Small Business Forum 2013 Texas Global Business Summit, co-hosted by the Governor's Office and the Austin Chamber of Commerce. The forum covered topics to help small businesses find success in the global marketplace.
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• 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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