Office of the Governor Rick Perry

  • Storm Damage in Granbury


    Gov. Rick Perry toured the communities impacted by Wednesday’s deadly tornadoes. He was joined by state and local officials to discuss damage response and recovery efforts.

  • The Michael Morton Act


    Gov. Rick Perry signed Senate Bill 1611, the Michael Morton Act, which will help prevent wrongful convictions in Texas.

  • Nine Years in a Row


    More than 700 top CEOs around the nation rank Texas as the best state to do business for the ninth year in a row in Chief Executive Magazine’s annual Best and Worst States survey.

  • Standing Up For the 2nd Amendment


    Gov. Rick Perry reaffirmed Texas’ commitment to promoting freedom, personal responsibility and the Constitution, emphasizing the rights of law-abiding gun owners.

  • From California to Texas


    Gov. Rick Perry today welcome Shield Tactical to Texas, which credits Texas’ recent economic development outreach in California with the decision to relocate to the Lone Star State.

 

Recent News

  • Saturday, May 25, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
    Gov. Perry Announces Action on Legislation
    Gov. Rick Perry vetoed SB 346 and HB 535, and filed SB 567 and HB 1600 without signature.
  • Saturday, May 25, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Speech
    Honoring Texas Heroes
    Governor Perry, along with the Texas House and Senate, honored Texas heroes in a joint session.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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May 15, 2013  - Texas Governor Rick Perry visits with Tuskegee Airman Thomas Ellis during the Governor's luncheon honoring WW2 Veterans
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