Governor Perry has led the effort to invest millions of dollars in biotechnology and the health care of tomorrow, leveraging the Emerging Technology Fund to help get new technology, treatments and cures to market more quickly. The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, funded by Texas voters in 2007, will distribute $3 billion in funding to fight cancer over the next 10 years. Through common sense laws and the spirit of innovation, Texas is well-positioned for the future of health care.

Action Items

»  The governor ceremonially signed Senate Bill 98, which establishes a health science center and medical school in South Texas.

News & Announcements

• Tuesday, June 17, 2003 • Press Release
  New Measure Will Hold Insurers Accountable Without Increasing Potential for Lawsuits
  AUSTIN - Gov. Rick Perry today signed strong prompt pay legislation that will help doctors hold insurers to payment deadlines without increasing the potential for lawsuits.
• Wednesday, June 04, 2003 • Speech
  Gov. Rick Perry's Remarks at Post-Session News Conference
  
  
• Tuesday, June 03, 2003 • Speech
  Gov. Perry's Post-Session Wrap
  
  
  Texans of differing philosophies will argue about whether this session was a success. But for me, it comes down to a simple measure: We did what we set out to do. We kept the trust by keeping our promises.
• Saturday, May 24, 2003 • Press Release
  Governor Perry Commends Lieutenant Governor, Speaker on Budget
  AUSTIN - Gov. Rick Perry today commended House Speaker Tom Craddick and Lieutenant Gov. David Dewhurst on their work in negotiating a final agreement on the state budget.
• Tuesday, May 20, 2003 • Press Release
  Gov. Perry Urges Support for Texas Driver Responsibility Program
  AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today urged support for legislation that would raise $1 billion for the state’s trauma care centers over the next five years by increasing fines on habitually bad drivers.
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