Governor's News Room

• Tuesday, May 21, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. Perry Activates State Operations Center
  Gov. Rick Perry today ordered a Level II Activation of the State Operations Center (SOC) as another line of severe thunderstorms makes its way across North and Central Texas Tuesday afternoon.
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• Tuesday, May 21, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Appointment
  Gov. Perry Appoints Three to Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Governing Board
  Gov. Rick Perry has appointed three members to the Governing Board of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI) for terms to expire Jan. 31, 2019. The board oversees the provision of all TSBVI services, budget preparation, policy adoption and appointment of the superintendent.
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• Tuesday, May 21, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Proclamation
  Gov. Perry Files Disaster Declarations for Three Counties in North Texas
  Gov. Rick Perry has filed disaster declarations for Ellis, Hood and Johnson Counties as a result of last week’s tornadoes. This declaration will help ensure a speedy and efficient recovery process, and will open the door to additional federal assistance that these counties may qualify for.
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• Tuesday, May 21, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Appointment
  Gov. Perry Names Arismendez Chair of Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation
  Gov. Rick Perry has named Mike Arismendez Jr. of Littlefield chair of the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, and also appointed two members to the commission for terms to expire Feb. 1, 2019. The commission oversees the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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• Tuesday, May 21, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Appointment
  Gov. Perry Appoints Bleier to San Jacinto River Authority Board of Directors
  Gov. Rick Perry has appointed Michael Bleier of Montgomery to the San Jacinto River Authority Board of Directors for a term to expire Oct. 16, 2013. The board conserves, protects and develops water resources for the San Jacinto River watershed.
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• Tuesday, May 21, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Appointment
  Gov. Perry Names Shipp Chair of Texas Board of Nursing
  Gov. Rick Perry has named Kathy Shipp of Lubbock chair of the Texas Board of Nursing and reappointed three members to the board for terms to expire Jan. 31, 2019. The board ensures licensed nurses in Texas meet the necessary requirements to practice, and oversees accreditation of schools of nursing.
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• Monday, May 20, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Texas Task Force 1 Deploying to Oklahoma
  Texas Task Force 1, the state's elite search and rescue team, was activated this evening to assist local officials and first responders in Oklahoma following today's tornado outbreak.
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• Monday, May 20, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Statement by Gov. Rick Perry on Passage of House Bill 4
  HB 4 helps ensure Texas has a reliable water supply for the next 50 years by promoting conservation and innovative reuse, while further developing brackish and desalination water treatment in addition to traditional reservoir and pipeline conveyance projects. These measures will help address the increased demand our population growth will have on our water needs now and into the future.
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• Monday, May 20, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Statement by Gov. Rick Perry on Creation of Texas Tech Health Sciences Center at El Paso
  With Texas's unprecedented population growth comes increased demand on important services, such as health care. SB 120 will help Texas keep up with our growing population's unique medical needs, reaffirming our commitment to improving access to and the quality of health care in our state while ensuring Texas students have a variety of higher education options.
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• Monday, May 20, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Statement by Gov. Rick Perry on Oklahoma Tornado Damage
  The images emerging from Oklahoma today are a terrifying reminder of how quickly the force of Mother Nature can devastate entire communities. Our hearts are heavy for all Americans who have been affected by the recent outbreak of storms across our country. State emergency assets in Texas will remain on alert and stand ready to help our neighbors any way we can.
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• Monday, May 20, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Appointment
  Gov. Perry Appoints Three to Assistive and Rehabilitative Services Council
  Gov. Rick Perry has appointed three members to the Assistive and Rehabilitative Services Council for terms to expire Feb. 1, 2019. The council assists the commissioner of the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services in developing rules and policies for the agency.
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• Monday, May 20, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Appointment
  Gov. Perry Appoints Four to Aging and Disability Services Council
  Gov. Rick Perry has appointed four members to the Aging and Disability Services Council. The council recommends policies to the Health and Human Services Commission to assist the elderly and disabled in Texas.
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• Monday, May 20, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Appointment
  Gov. Perry Appoints Hase to Governing Board of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission
  Gov. Rick Perry has appointed Don Hase of Arlington and reappointed Anthony Odiorne of Georgetown to the Governing Board of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission for terms to expire Feb. 1, 2015. The commission develops policies and standards for providing legal representation and other defense services for indigent defendants at trial, on appeal and in post-conviction proceedings.
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