Governor's Press Releases

• Friday, June 14, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. Perry Announces Final Decisions on Legislation
  Gov. Rick Perry today announced his final decisions on legislation passed during the 83rd Regular Legislative Session. The governor applauded lawmakers for their work to keep Texas’ healthy economy the envy of the nation and a beacon for employers and families looking for the best opportunity to succeed.
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• Friday, June 14, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. Perry Signs Drug Screening Legislation
  Gov. Rick Perry today signed Senate Bill 21, which will require mandatory drug screening as a condition for the receipt of unemployment compensation benefits by certain individuals. The governor was joined by bill author Sen. Tommy Williams and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst for the signing ceremony.
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• Friday, June 14, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. Perry Announces Kohl’s to Create 1,500 Jobs in Dallas
  Gov. Rick Perry today announced the state will invest $864,000 through the Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) in Kohl's Department Stores, which is opening a customer service operations center in Dallas. Through the TEF investment, Kohl's is committed to creating 144 jobs and $54.9 million in capital investment, but anticipates creating more than 1,500 jobs at this facility.
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• Thursday, June 13, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. Perry Signs Religious Freedoms Bill
  Gov. Rick Perry today signed House Bill 308, which allows public school students and staff to use traditional holiday greetings and display religious scenes and symbols on school property.
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• Wednesday, June 12, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Statement by Gov. Rick Perry on FEMA’s Denial of Funds for West
  The day of the West memorial service, President Obama stood in front of a grieving community and told them they would not be forgotten. He said his administration would stand with them, ready to help. We anticipate the president will hold true to his word and help us work with FEMA to ensure much-needed assistance reaches the community of West.
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• Wednesday, June 12, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. Perry Releases New Radio Ads Ahead of Business Recruitment Trip
  Ahead of his trip to New York, Gov. Rick Perry today released a radio ad that will play on nine stations in New York City and Albany, building on the TV ads airing on cable across Connecticut and New York this week.
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• Tuesday, June 11, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. Perry Adds Two Issues to Special Session Call
  Gov. Perry today expanded the call for the ongoing special session to include two new items: Legislation relating to the regulation of abortion procedures, providers and facilities; and Legislation relating to establishing a mandatory sentence of life with parole for a capital felony committed by a 17-year-old offender.
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• Monday, June 10, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. Perry Adds Transportation to Special Session Call
  Gov. Rick Perry today expanded the special session call to include transportation funding.
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• Monday, June 10, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Texas Bolsters Career and College Readiness
  Gov. Rick Perry today applauded efforts made this legislative session to set the bar even higher to ensure all Texas students are prepared for both college and career, bolstering our state’s world-class, skilled workforce.
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• Monday, June 10, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Texas is Calling, Your Opportunity Awaits
  Gov. Rick Perry will take Texas’ economic success story to Connecticut and New York Sunday, June 16 through Thursday, June 20, to meet with business leaders in the firearm, pharmaceutical and financial industries.
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• Friday, June 07, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. Perry Signs Legislation Opening Doors for Service Animals
  Gov. Rick Perry today signed House Bill 489, which allows individuals with disabilities to use the assistance of service animals in all public places, including retail businesses and restaurants, without having to show the qualifications or certifications of the assistance animal.
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• Monday, June 03, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Governor’s Office Now Accepting Nominations for Star of Texas Awards
  Governor Perry today announced that nominations are currently being accepted for the 2013 Star of Texas Awards, which honor peace officers, firefighters and emergency medical first responders who were killed or sustained a serious injury in the line of duty.
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• Friday, May 31, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. Perry: Emergency Response Starts with Individual Preparedness
  As part of National Hurricane Preparedness Week, Gov. Rick Perry is urging Texans to prepare their families and homes for the 2013 hurricane season, which lasts from June 1 through the end of November.
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