http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/ Governor's Initiatives on Education en Copyright 2013 2013-05-21T20:23:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/18542/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/18542/#When:22:40:00Z With Texas's unprecedented population growth comes increased demand on important services, such as health care. SB 120 will help Texas keep up with our growing population's unique medical needs, reaffirming our commitment to improving access to and the quality of health care in our state while ensuring Texas students have a variety of higher education options. Healthcare, Higher Education, 83rd Session 2013-05-20T22:40:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/18529/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/18529/#When:21:52:00Z 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. Education, Higher Education 2013-05-17T21:52:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/18517/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/18517/#When:19:52:00Z 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. Education, Higher Education, Legislation, 83rd Session 2013-05-15T19:52:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/editorial/18508/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/editorial/18508/#When:15:16:00Z Like many families and employers, President Obama has heard about the Texas success story, where we free job creators to grow their businesses and give families and hardworking taxpayers unlimited opportunity to keep more of their hard-earned money and a live a better life. Public Education, Economic Development, Jobs 2013-05-13T15:16:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/18487/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/18487/#When:21:30:00Z 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. Public Education 2013-05-08T21:30:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/appointment/18473/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/appointment/18473/#When:21:43:00Z Gov. Rick Perry has appointed 10 student regents to their respective university systems, and one student representative to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for terms effective June 1, 2013, and expiring May 31, 2014. Education, Higher Education 2013-05-06T21:43:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/appointment/18449/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/appointment/18449/#When:20:39:00Z Gov. Rick Perry has appointed Christopher Huckabee of Fort Worth to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for a term to expire Aug. 31, 2013. The board sets policies and coordinates efforts to improve higher education in Texas. Education, Higher Education 2013-05-02T20:39:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/appointment/18401/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/appointment/18401/#When:14:56:00Z Gov. Rick Perry has appointed Milton B. Lee II of San Antonio to the University of North Texas System Board of Regents for a term to expire May 22, 2017. Education, Higher Education 2013-04-19T14:56:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/appointment/18318/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/appointment/18318/#When:16:48:00Z Gov. Rick Perry has appointed five members to the Texas School Safety Center Board for terms to expire Feb. 1, 2015. The board promotes safety throughout the state and advises the Texas School Safety Center in San Marcos, which provides school safety information and resources for the prevention of youth violence. Education, Public Education, Professional Standards, Public Safety, Texas Workforce Investment Council 2013-04-01T16:48:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/18282/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/18282/#When:15:42:00Z Gov. Rick Perry was joined by Texas A&M System Chancellor John Sharp, Dr. Brett Giroir and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Vaccines Senior Vice President Antoon Loomans to announce a major partnership creating a state-of-the-art influenza-vaccine manufacturing facility in College Station. This $91 million facility will anchor the Texas A&M Center for Innovation in Advanced Development and Manufacturing (CIADM), which will play a major role in securing our country from bio-terrorism and global pandemic through the rapid development and manufacturing of vaccines to protect human life. Education, Higher Education, Healthcare 2013-03-26T15:42:00-06:00