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Gov. Perry: Proposed EPA Rules Will Cripple Texas Economy
November 25, 2008AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today strongly urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) against passing a proposed framework for regulating greenhouse gas emissions due to its devastating implications for Texas’ economy and energy industry.
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- Nov 21, 2008 - IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Business Facilities Magazine- The Lone Star State is Flexing its Muscles
Although the nation's economy has experienced a recent slowdown, the Texas economy continues to rev up. With the 12th largest economy in the world (if it were considered a nation), Texas now leads the U.S. in job creation, gross state product, low unemployment rate, and foreign direct investment. Part of the Lone Star State's success stems from proactive government policies and incentives, low taxes, reasonable regulations, solid infrastructure, and good quality of life. - Nov 20, 2008 - Statement by Gov. Rick Perry on the Death of Jim Mattox
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today issued the following statement on the death of former U.S. Congressman and Texas Attorney General Jim Mattox. - Nov 20, 2008 - Gov. Perry Announces Disaster Recovery and Renewal Commission
HOUSTON – Gov. Rick Perry today announced the creation of the Governor’s Commission for Disaster Recovery and Renewal, an advisory panel of public and private sector experts who will create a plan to assist Texas communities with recovery efforts after a natural disaster. The governor also announced that he has directed the Texas Department of Transportation to immediately begin assisting with debris removal in Southeast Texas. - Nov 18, 2008 - Gov. Perry Announces Emerging Technology Fund Investments In DNATriX and Smart Imaging
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today announced the state will invest $500,000 and $230,000 respectively through the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (TETF) in DNATriX Inc. and Smart Imaging Technologies Co. of Houston for the commercialization of their innovative technologies. - Nov 18, 2008 - Gov. Perry Announces Emerging Technology Fund Investments In Central Texas Companies
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today announced the state will invest funds through the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (TETF) in six Central Texas companies for research, development and commercialization of their innovative technologies The companies include: Faradox Energy Storage, Ironbridge Technologies, Merkatum Corporation, NanoMedical Systems and Stellarray. Texas State University also received a grant for a new collaborative research, development and commercialization center. - Nov 17, 2008 - Gov. Perry Sets Special Runoff Election Date for Senate District 17
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today announced a special runoff election to fill the vacancy in Senate District 17 to be held on Dec. 16, 2008. A special election to fill the seat left vacant by the resignation of Sen. Kyle Janek was held during the November 4 general election; however no candidate received a majority of the votes, as mandated by state law. - Nov 10, 2008 - Gov. Perry Launches Texas Veterans Leadership Program
DALLAS – Gov. Rick Perry today announced the creation of the Texas Veterans Leadership Program (TVLP), a resource to help veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan assimilate to civilian life in Texas by providing employment and training services, resources and referrals.
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Texas Rebounds
Long after Hurricane Ike’s waters receded and the winds died down, Texas is rebuilding.
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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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Gov. Perry’s Strategy to Combat Gang Violence
Gov. Perry has proposed a comprehensive strategy to combat the most significant threat to Texas security: transnational gangs smuggling drugs and humans into the U.S. for Mexican drug cartels.
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Leading the Texas Economy Forward
As Texas deals with the impact of two significant storms (Hurricane Ike and turmoil in the world’s financial markets), our economy is well-suited to endure thanks to some of Gov. Perry’s key priorities.
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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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Oct 22, 2008 Gov. Perry Honors Texas Olympians
- 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.
- Texas Gains 38,700 Tourism Jobs Over 2008
- Texas Declared America’s Top State For Business
- Texas was named the 2007 State of the Year by Business Facilities Magazine
- Chief Executive Magazine Ranks Texas Best State for Business 3rd Year in a Row
- Chicago Daily Observer: In Texas the welcome mat is out
- Texas Named Gold Shovel Recipient by Area Development Magazine
- Texas named No. 1 state in the 2007 Legislative Quotient most business-friendly legislative climate
- Gov. Perry Suspends Hotel Motel Tax For Victims Of Hurricane Ike
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Located in: Press Releases - Gov. Perry Launches Program to Speed Apprehension of Criminals Who Harm Law Enforcement Officers
Located in: Press Releases - Gov. Perry Issues Disaster Declaration in Anticipation of Tropical Storm Gustav’s Impact on Texas Communities
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![Oct 23, 2008 - Gov. Perry describes the need for alternative water sources for Texas' growing population. [Photo courtesy of UTEP]](/multimedia/photos/10-23-08ElPasoETF-01.jpg "Oct 23, 2008 - Gov. Perry describes the need for alternative water sources for Texas' growing population. [Photo courtesy of UTEP]")
