Governor's News Room

• Monday, May 21, 2012 • Austin, Texas • Proclamation
  Gov. Perry Renews Proclamation Extending Drought Emergency
  Gov. Rick Perry has renewed a proclamation extending drought emergency for specified counties due to the ongoing exceptional drought conditions across the state. The proclamation directs necessary resources be made available to aid response efforts and notes the ongoing strain on water resources.
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• Monday, May 21, 2012 • Austin, Texas • Noteworthy
  Texas Budget Compact, Pt. 3: No Tax Hikes
  One of the principles that separates Texas from the rest of the pack is our steadfast refusal to overburden taxpayers.
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• Friday, May 18, 2012 • Austin, Texas • Appointment
  Gov. Perry Appoints Boatright to Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners
  Gov. Rick Perry has appointed Anne Boatright of Smithville to the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners for a term to expire Feb. 1, 2015. The board licenses chiropractors and chiropractic facilities, and registers chiropractic radiological technicians.
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• Friday, May 18, 2012 • Austin, Texas • Appointment
  Gov. Perry Appoints Swanson to Texas Mutual Insurance Company Board of Directors
  Gov. Rick Perry has appointed John Swanson of Frisco to the Texas Mutual Insurance Company Board of Directors for a term to expire July 1, 2017. The board acts as a competitive force in the workers' compensation market to guarantee the availability of workers' compensation in Texas, and acts as the insurer of last resort.
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• Friday, May 18, 2012 • Austin, Texas • Appointment
  Gov. Perry Appoints Benson to Interagency Council for Genetic Services
  Gov. Rick Perry has appointed T. Craig Benson of Austin to the Interagency Council for Genetic Services for a term to expire Sept. 1, 2013. The council evaluates the need for human genetic services in Texas and promotes a common statewide database to study human genetic disorders.
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• Thursday, May 17, 2012 • Killeen, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. Perry: College Credit for Heroes Helps Get our Best and Brightest Back into the Workforce
  Gov. Rick Perry touted Texas' efforts to help veterans enter the workforce more quickly, highlighting Central Texas College and other community college districts around the state that have implemented the College Credit for Heroes program. The governor first called for the creation of the program in June 2010, when he established a comprehensive veterans' initiative in advance of the legislative session.
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• Wednesday, May 16, 2012 • Austin, Texas • Appointment
  Gov. Perry Appoints Aber to Texas Racing Commission
  Gov. Rick Perry has appointed Gary Aber of Simonton to the Texas Racing Commission for a term to expire Feb. 1, 2015. The commission oversees pari-mutuel wagering on horse and greyhound racing.
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• Tuesday, May 15, 2012 • Corpus Christi, Texas • Speech
  Text of Gov. Perry’s Remarks at the Power On For Texas Film, Interactive and Tourism Conference
  Gov. Rick Perry today delivered the keynote speech at the Power On For Texas Film, Interactive and Tourism Conference. The conference brings together hundreds of people from across multiple industries in Texas to hear from experts in film, music, interactive media, video gaming, and cruise lines about the economic impact these industries have on Texas.
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• Tuesday, May 15, 2012 • Austin, Texas • Appointment
  Gov. Perry Appoints McCoy to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council
  Gov. Rick Perry has appointed Dan McCoy of Corsicana to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council for a term to expire Aug. 1, 2017. The council evaluates long-term local, regional and statewide health needs to develop workforce goals for health professionals.
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• Tuesday, May 15, 2012 • Austin, Texas • Appointment
  Gov. Perry Appoints Juarez to the Texas Institute for Health Care Quality and Efficiency Board of Directors
  Gov. Rick Perry has appointed Jacinto Juarez of Laredo to the Texas Institute for Health Care Quality and Efficiency Board of Directors for a term to expire Jan. 31, 2015. Pursuant to Senate Bill 7 of the 82nd Legislative Session, the institute will improve health care quality, accountability, education and cost to the state by encouraging health care provider collaboration, effective health care delivery models and coordination of health care services.
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• Tuesday, May 15, 2012 • Austin, Texas • Appointment
  Gov. Perry Appoints Heine and Lewis to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission
  Gov. Rick Perry has appointed William "Bill" Heine III of Austin and Dennis L. Lewis of Texarkana to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission. The commission advises the governor and legislature on defense-related issues, prepares an annual report for state leaders, and helps base commanders prepare for the next round of base realignment evaluations.
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• Tuesday, May 15, 2012 • San Antonio, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. Perry: Higher Education Must Be Affordable, Accountable, Accessible
  Gov. Rick Perry today underscored the importance of higher education to the future prosperity of Texas, and reiterated his commitment to making it more affordable, accountable and accessible for Texans. He also directed the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) to follow up with Texas institutions of higher education on the progress they have made in implementing cost efficiency measures called for in September 2009 through executive order RP 73.
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• Monday, May 14, 2012 • Austin, Texas • Noteworthy
  Texas Budget Compact, Pt. 2: Spending Limit
  Keeping a tight rein on spending means fostering a solid, predictable economy, and a state government that doesn’t put off tough decisions until they create major complications.
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