http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/ Governor's Press Releases en Copyright 2013 2013-06-14T22:47:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/18687/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/18687/#When:22:47:00Z 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. Legislation, 83rd Session, Signed, Vetoed 2013-06-14T22:47:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/18657/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/18657/#When:17:35:00Z 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. Economy, Legislation, 83rd Session, Signed, Jobs 2013-06-14T17:35:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/18655/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/18655/#When:15:19:00Z 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. Economy, Economic Development, Jobs, Texas Enterprise Fund 2013-06-14T15:19:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/18649/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/18649/#When:18:01:00Z 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. Education, Higher Education, Public Education, Legislation, 83rd Session 2013-06-13T18:01:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/18647/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/18647/#When:19:51:00Z 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. Disasters, Fire, Emergency Management 2013-06-12T19:51:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/18645/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/18645/#When:15:21:00Z 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. Economy, Economic Development, Jobs 2013-06-12T15:21:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/18638/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/18638/#When:18:36:00Z 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. Criminal Justice, Legislation, 83rd Session 2013-06-11T18:36:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/18635/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/18635/#When:22:57:00Z Gov. Rick Perry today expanded the special session call to include transportation funding. Legislation, 83rd Session, Transportation 2013-06-10T22:57:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/18629/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/18629/#When:20:04:00Z 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. Education, Higher Education, Public Education 2013-06-10T20:04:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/18626/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/18626/#When:14:37:00Z 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. Economy, Economic Development 2013-06-10T14:37:00-06:00