Governor's Press Releases

• Friday, May 17, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. Rick Perry Applauds Efforts to Improve Affordability at Texas Tech University System and University of Houston System
  Gov. Rick Perry today applauded both the Texas Tech University System and University of Houston System for approving a four-year fixed tuition rate for incoming freshmen.
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• Thursday, May 16, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Statement by Gov. Rick Perry on West Investigation Results
  The tragedy in West has dramatically changed the lives of many in this tight-knit community, forever leaving its mark on the town and in the hearts of those who call West home.
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• Thursday, May 16, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. Perry Signs Senate Bill 1611, The Michael Morton Act
  Gov. Rick Perry today signed Senate Bill 1611, the Michael Morton Act, which will help prevent wrongful convictions in Texas. The governor was joined by Sens. Rodney Ellis and Robert Duncan, Reps. Senfronia Thompson and Tryon Lewis, and Michael Morton for the bill signing.
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• Thursday, May 16, 2013 • Austin, Texas  • Press Release
  Statement by Gov. Rick Perry on North Texas Tornado Damage
  Gov. Perry is deeply saddened by the deaths caused by yesterday’s horrific storms. The State Operations Center has been monitoring this situation since yesterday afternoon and continues to assist locals with any unmet needs they may have.
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• Wednesday, May 15, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Statement by Gov. Perry on Senate Bill 441
  Lawmakers approved legislation that keeps Texas' workforce at the top of its game and ensures employers have the qualified workers they need to fill high demand fields by providing hardworking Texans with a pathway to earn technical certificates or associate degree as quickly and efficiently as possible.
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• Monday, May 13, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Statement by Gov. Rick Perry on the Kermit Gosnell Verdict
  This trial and verdict shed light on a detestable and gruesome industry that takes the lives of hundreds of thousands of babies every year in communities across our nation. Those of us who believe in the sanctity of life will continue to fight for the day when abortion is nothing more than a sad footnote in American history.
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• Wednesday, May 08, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Statement on Kountze High School Cheerleaders’ Victory
  Today’s ruling is a win for free speech and religious freedom. The Kountze High School cheerleaders showed great resolve and maturity beyond their years in standing up for their beliefs and constitutional rights.
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• Wednesday, May 08, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. Perry Announces Emerson to Expand Houston Facility, Create 126 Jobs
  Gov. Rick Perry announced Emerson Process Management plans to expand one of its major facilities in Houston, creating 126 new jobs and $9.5 million in capital investment. The state is providing $1 million through the Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) to close the deal on this project.
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• Tuesday, May 07, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  CEOs Name Texas Best State for Business for 9th Year in a Row
  More than 700 top CEOs around the nation are ranking Texas as the best state to do business for the ninth year in a row in Chief Executive magazine's annual Best and Worst States survey. CEO opinions were gauged on a variety of metrics, including regulations, tax policies, workforce quality, educational resources, quality of living and infrastructure.
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• Monday, May 06, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Statement on President Obama’s Visit to Texas
  We welcome President Obama to Texas - he will find a state that has been very successful in creating jobs and a healthy state economy. Texas' combination of a balanced budget, low taxes, predictable regulations, meaningful tort reform and an education system that promotes the STEM fields and prepares our workforce to compete for the jobs of the future is a blueprint for job creation for other states and our nation.
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• Monday, May 06, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Texas Tops Site Selection’s Most Competitive States of 2012
  Texas has taken the top spot in another of Site Selection Magazine's annual rankings - this time in the magazine's ranking of the most competitive states in 2012. Earlier this year, Texas was awarded Site Selection's 2012 Governor's Cup for the most new and expanded corporate facilities announced over the year.
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• Monday, May 06, 2013 • Houston, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. Perry Renews Call for More Offshore Energy Development, Consistent Federal Regulation
  Gov. Rick Perry today renewed his call for more offshore energy development and consistent federal regulations in order to help our nation reach its goal of energy independence. The governor spoke at the 2013 Offshore Technology Conference as part of a panel of coastal governors.
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• Friday, May 03, 2013 • Houston, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. Perry Highlights Wisdom, Importance of 2nd Amendment
  Gov. Rick Perry today reaffirmed Texas' commitment to promoting freedom, personal responsibility and the Constitution, including the rights of law-abiding gun owners. The governor spoke at the National Rifle Association (NRA) Leadership Forum at the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting.
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