http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/ Governor's Initiatives on Border Security en Copyright 2012 2012-05-02T22:31:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/16786/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/16786/#When:20:32:00Z President Obama's decision to slash the number of National Guard troops patrolling and securing our southern border is proof that this administration has no intention to truly secure the border or listen to the American citizens, communities and law enforcement who care about border security and public safety. -Gov. Perry Border Security, Border 2011-12-12T20:32:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/appointment/15698/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/appointment/15698/#When:21:47:00Z Gov. Rick Perry has appointed Rodney Rodriguez of Lubbock to the Texas Violent Gang Task Force for a term to expire at the pleasure of the governor. The task force establishes strategic partnerships between various state, federal and local law enforcement and correctional agencies in order to provide timely access to gang activity information. Rodriguez is an investigator at Border Security, Gang Initiative 2011-02-15T21:47:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/15674/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/15674/#When:18:40:00Z Gov. Rick Perry delivered his State of the State address today, proposing to consolidate or suspend non-critical state agencies in order to make state government more streamlined and efficient. The governor also outlined his priorities for the 82nd Legislative Session, including balancing the budget without raising taxes, preserving essential services, and strengthening Texas' position as a national economic leader through sound policies. 10th Amendment, Border Security, Economy, Economic Development, Education, Emergency Management, Energy, Healthcare, Legislation, 82nd Session, Taxes, Tort Reform (Loser Pays) 2011-02-08T18:40:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/editorial/15440/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/editorial/15440/#When:13:05:00Z Embroiled in an ongoing clash between rival drug cartels, the region of Mexico directly across the border from Texas has become one of the most dangerous places in the world, with more than 28,000 people killed since 2006, a death toll more reflective of a war zone than a nation ostensibly at peace. Border Security 2010-12-06T13:05:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/speech/15431/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/speech/15431/#When:23:30:00Z 'One riot, one Ranger' is as true today as it ever was. Although today's Rangers spend their share of time behind a desk they are skilled in the time-honored art of law enforcement from investing criminal endeavors, to securing our international border. It is reassuring to know that our Rangers are on the job especially in light of ongoing reports of deteriorating conditions with kidnappings, assassinations and terroristic acts just miles from Texas communities. Border Security, Ceremonial, Law Enforcement, Public Safety, drug courts (aka Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention Efforts, Grants to Criminal Justice Programs) 2010-12-02T23:30:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/15245/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/15245/#When:15:50:00Z Gov. Rick Perry today joined Texas State Rep. Senfronia Thompson at the International Conference on Human Trafficking to discuss Texas’ efforts to combat human trafficking and provide support to victims of human trafficking. Border Security, Border, Human Rights 2010-10-06T15:50:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/15039/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/15039/#When:20:24:00Z Gov. Rick Perry today issued the following statement regarding bullets from a gun battle in Juarez that struck a building on the campus of the University of Texas-El Paso over the weekend: Border Security, Border 2010-08-23T20:24:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/15021/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/15021/#When:20:24:00Z Gov. Rick Perry today called on the Texas Legislature to create a tougher law to punish human traffickers, with penalties ranging from 25 years to life. He also announced grants through the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division (CJD) of up to $500,000 statewide to Texas cities and counties to provide services to victims of human trafficking, as well as a grant of more than $291,000 to the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force. Border Security, Gang Initiative, Border, Criminal Justice, Grants, Law Enforcement 2010-08-19T20:24:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/14994/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/14994/#When:17:09:00Z Gov. Rick Perry today met with border sheriffs to discuss border security issues facing their communities. Border Security, Border, Law Enforcement 2010-08-10T17:09:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/14989/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/14989/#When:19:54:00Z Gov. Rick Perry today described the rapid escalation of drug cartel-related killings in northern Mexico, and said that absent federal action it was only a matter of time before communities on the Texas side of the border would be further swept up in the violence. Border Security, Border 2010-08-09T19:54:00-06:00