February 09, 2010 AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today announced the state will invest $1.1 million through the Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) in Allstate Insurance Co. for the opening of a bilingual customer information center in San Antonio. The company is committed to creating 200 jobs through the TEF investment, but anticipates generating up to 600 jobs and $11 million in capital investment.
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- Feb 08, 2010 - Gov. Perry Congratulates Boy Scouts of America on 100 Years of Scouting
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today congratulated the Boy Scouts of America on 100 years of scouting. - Feb 05, 2010 - Gov. Perry Credits Texas Film Incentive Program with Creating Hundreds of Jobs for Texans
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today touted the Texas Film Incentive Program with helping attract nearly 900 jobs and more than $5 million in capital investment to the state from the production of the HBO biopic Temple Grandin. The $352,800 investment through the Texas Film Incentive Program in the production helped the state beat out film sites in Arizona and New Mexico. - Feb 04, 2010 - Gov. Perry Names Stubblefield Presiding Judge of Third Administrative Judicial Region
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry has appointed Billy Ray Stubblefield of Georgetown as presiding judge of the Third Administrative Judicial Region for a term that will expire four years from the date of qualification. - Feb 03, 2010 - Gov. Perry Announces $3.5 Million Investment to Establish Superconductivity Research Hub at the University of Houston
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today announced that the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (TETF) is awarding a $3.5 million research superiority grant to the University of Houston’s Texas Center for Superconductivity (TcSUH) to help establish and recruit top scientists and researchers in superconductivity to the center’s Applied Research Hub. - Feb 03, 2010 - Gov. Perry: Innovation and Cooperation are Essential Elements to Keeping Our Citizens Safe
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today emphasized the importance of maintaining a secure border and continued coordination between all levels of law enforcement in order to keep both Texas and the nation safe. The governor spoke at the Major Cities Chiefs Association Conference. - Jan 29, 2010 - Gov. Perry: Veterans Have Made Our Nation Great
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today emphasized Texas’ commitment to its veterans at the Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars Mid-Winter Round Up. - Jan 28, 2010 - Gov. Perry Announces $2 Million Investment in Development, Commercialization of Cancer Treatment
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today announced that the Texas Emerging Technology Fund will invest $2 million in Salient Pharmaceuticals Inc. of Houston for the commercialization of their CASAD therapy, used to prevent and treat some side effects of cancer therapy.
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Haiti Earthquake
Texans are doing their part to aid the victims of the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti. See what you can do to help. Read more...
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Defending the 10th Amendment
Texas is continuing our important efforts to stand up against federal encroachment into matters reserved to the states.
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Powering Texas into the Future
Texas is building on its legacy as the nation’s energy leader with new, efficient energy plants and investments in new energy sources such as wind, solar and biomass. Read more...
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Mammograms are an Important Tool in the Battle Against Breast Cancer
Mrs. Perry believes that early detection of breast cancer saves lives. Annual mammograms beginning at 40 are recommended despite the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force’s new guidelines for screenings. Read more...
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Preparing Our Children for the Future
Texas is undergoing a revolutionary transformation of our education system, starting from the ground up with the input of educators and community leaders from all across the state.
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Feb 06, 2010 Gov. Perry Celebrates Scouting as a Character Builder
- 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 named No. 1 state in the 2007 Legislative Quotient most business-friendly legislative climate
- Forbes- Best and Worst Bang for the Buck Cities
- Texas was named the 2007 State of the Year by Business Facilities Magazine
- Texas ranks as the No. 1 relocation destination in the U.S.
- Texas Gains 38,700 Tourism Jobs Over 2008
- Texas Ranked Best State for Business by Directorship Magazine
- Chief Executive Magazine Ranks Texas Best State for Business 3rd Year in a Row
- New Laws to Improve Appraisal Process Take Effect January 1
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