Industry Cluster Efforts
Governor Rick Perry believes job creation and economic development are the only sure path to future prosperity and the resources needed to fund essential priorities like education and health care. At his urging, the 78th Texas Legislature passed SB 275 which called for the development of strategies to enable key industry clusters to compete and win in the global marketplace. By directing its development resources into these key clusters, Texas can bring about maximum benefit in the six key areas most likely to generate jobs and create a ripple effect of economic development.
Key Initiatives
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Aerospace and Aviation Programs
As a former Air Force pilot, Gov. Perry recognizes the importance of the aerospace, aviation and defense cluster to the Texas economy. Since 2003, the Governor’s Office of Aerospace, Aviation and Defense has worked with companies in those sectors to create 3,642 new jobs. As a result, more than 184,000 Texans hold jobs in this industry while Texas has maintained its leading role as home to almost 2,000 aerospace companies.
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Governor’s Competitiveness Council
Gov. Perry has made job creation a key focus of his administration, and Texas has emerged as a leader in many areas of economic development in recent years. Our business climate is consistently ranked among if not the best in America, and we are the number one exporting state in the country. At Gov. Perry’s request, the State of Texas has implemented various programs and incentives to draw the best businesses, researchers, jobs and capital investments to our state. And with an ever advancing global economy, Gov. Perry is committed to ensuring Texas sustains its competitive edge through education, job creation, innovation and commercialization.
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