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Gov. Perry Awards More Than $31 Million in D.A.T.E. Grants to Texas Schools
August 27, 2008AUSTIN- Gov. Rick Perry visited schools in Waco, Abilene, Midland, San Antonio, Houston and Dallas to award more than $31 million in funding to school districts participating in the District Awards for Teaching Excellence (D.A.T.E.) grant program. D.A.T.E. supports school districts in creating or maintaining a system of awards for educators who improve student achievement.
RECENT NEWS
- Aug 28, 2008 - Gov. Perry Issues Disaster Declaration in Anticipation of Tropical Storm Gustav’s Impact on Texas Communities
AUSTIN - Gov. Rick Perry issued a disaster declaration late Tuesday in response to the significant threat posed by Tropical Storm Gustav to 61 Texas counties. The governor's declaration allows the state to initiate necessary preparedness efforts, such as pre-deploying resources requested by local officials to ensure their communities are ready to respond to severe weather. - Aug 28, 2008 - Texas Film Commission Launches Initiative to Discover, Share and Preserve Texas Film History
AUSTIN – The Texas Film Commission within the Office of the Governor, today announced the launch of the Texas Moving Image Archive Program in partnership with the Texas Archive of the Moving Image (TAMI). The program will support the discovery, preservation, digitization and dissemination of seldom-seen images of Texas such as home movies, educational films, training videos and locally-produced film and television. - Aug 22, 2008 - Gov. Perry Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for Starr and Wichita Counties
“Recent flooding across the state has devastated communities, damaging homes and public buildings and threatening livestock and agriculture,” Gov. Perry said. “State resources and volunteer organizations are on site providing assistance. Local officials and first responders have done an outstanding job in protecting our citizens during these dangerous and damaging floods.” - Aug 21, 2008 - Gov. Perry Awards $20.9 Million from Victims of Crime Act Fund
AUSTIN - Gov. Rick Perry today awarded more than $20.9 million to 179 programs to help victims of crime throughout the state. These grants are awarded under the federal Victims of Crime Act Fund (VOCA) and distributed by the Governor's Criminal Justice Division (CJD). - Aug 21, 2008 - State Leadership Agrees to Transportation Funding Solutions
Today, Gov. Perry, Lt. Gov. Dewhurst and Speaker Craddick sent a letter to Texas Transportation Commission Chairman Deirdre Delisi, which identifies additional long-term solutions to Texas’ transportation funding challenges. - Aug 21, 2008 - Gov. Perry Breaks Ground on Restoration of Historic Settles Hotel
BIG SPRING – Gov. Rick Perry today touted the importance of protecting Texas’ heritage through maintaining and preserving historic sites at a groundbreaking ceremony for the restoration of the Settles Hotel. - Aug 20, 2008 - Gov. Perry: Veterans and Their Families Deserve In-State Tuition for Their Service to Our Country
ORLANDO – Gov. Rick Perry today addressed the 109th Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) National Convention where he called on Texas lawmakers to provide in-state tuition to veterans. He also honored incoming VFW National Commander Glen Gardner of Round Rock.
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Hurricane Center
Hurricane season is here. Find out information regarding hurricane preparedness in Texas by clicking here.
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Debunking Corn-Based Ethanol
The Federal Ethanol Mandate Harms Livestock, Food Industries. Click here to find out more information and how it affects Texans.
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Texas Brags
Thanks to Gov. Perry’s work to keep taxes low, provide a pro-growth regulatory structure and implement solid economic development incentives, the Texas economy remains strong in the midst of a national economic cooldown.
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Principles For A Stronger Texas
Gov. Perry’s efforts to strengthen the safety net for children in unstable circumstances, support parents’ rights to influence their children, and promote a culture of healthy living are fortifying our state’s strength for future generations.
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Mansion Restoration Fund
You can be a part of the historic effort to rebuild the Mansion. Great or small, each donation will make a difference in returning the Governor’s Mansion to its former grandeur.
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Aug 28, 2008 Gov. Perry visits Waco's Cesar Chavez Middle School to award a $1 million District Awards for Teaching Excellence grant to Waco Independent School District
- Strengthening Our Economy
The nation’s economic leader, Texas is growing more competitive every day under Gov. Perry’s guidance. - Securing Our State
Nothing can be taken for granted by the residents of a border state in a post-9/11 world. - Moving Texas Forward
With a rapidly growing population, improvements to the state’s infrastructure are an essential priority. - Encouraging Stronger Families & Healthier Citizens
Texas is the best place to live, work and raise a family. Gov. Perry has worked to make it better. - Educating Our Children
Children are our most precious resource. Their education is our highest priority.
- Wall Street Journal Heralds Texas Economy
- Texas Named Gold Shovel Recipient by Area Development Magazine
- FORBES: Best Cities to Buy a Home
- Texas named No. 1 state in the 2007 Legislative Quotient most business-friendly legislative climate
- Texas was named the 2007 State of the Year by Business Facilities Magazine
- Texas ranked No. 1 for the number of firms on the 2008 FORTUNE 500 list
- Texas ranked No. 1 according to corporate real estate executives across the country
- Gov. Perry Launches Program to Speed Apprehension of Criminals Who Harm Law Enforcement Officers
Located in: Press Releases - Gov. Perry: Education and Energy are Important Parts of Increasing Texas’ Global Competitiveness
Located in: Press Releases - Gov. Perry: Veterans and Their Families Deserve In-State Tuition for Their Service to Our Country
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