http://governor.state.tx.us/news/noteworthy/ en Copyright 2012 2012-05-21T14:21:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/noteworthy/17262/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/noteworthy/17262/#When:14:21:00Z One of the principles that separates Texas from the rest of the pack is our steadfast refusal to overburden taxpayers. Budget (State & Governor's only), Texas Budget Compact, Taxes 2012-05-21T14:21:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/noteworthy/17241/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/noteworthy/17241/#When:17:12:00Z Keeping a tight rein on spending means fostering a solid, predictable economy, and a state government that doesn’t put off tough decisions until they create major complications. Budget (State & Governor's only), Texas Budget Compact 2012-05-14T17:12:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/noteworthy/17235/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/noteworthy/17235/#When:17:52:00Z Truth in budgeting effectively means hitting the reset button on our budgeting process and putting an end to budgetary tricks and maneuvers that produce nothing but short-term solutions and long-term confusion. Budget (State & Governor's only), Texas Budget Compact 2012-05-11T17:52:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/noteworthy/17227/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/noteworthy/17227/#When:16:26:00Z Over the first six months of the federal fiscal year, more than 5,200 unaccompanied minors crossed the border illegally into the United States. That figure represents a surge of more 90 percent over the same period last year, with more than 1,300 children arriving in March alone. Most of them, 80 percent in fact, are coming in through Texas. 2012-05-09T16:26:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/noteworthy/17198/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/noteworthy/17198/#When:17:57:00Z Everyone is rightly outraged over offensive videotaped comments made by now-former EPA Regional Administrator Al Armendariz in which he compared his dealings with energy companies to the crucifixion of innocent people and other brutal Roman tactics. 2012-04-30T17:57:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/noteworthy/17162/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/noteworthy/17162/#When:21:34:00Z Texas has developed one of the most effective and efficient emergency response teams in the nation, and recently, the team was put to the test again when a severe storm system, hailing 17 tornados, ripped through North Texas and damaged more than 650 homes. Ironically, it all took place when emergency management officials and state leaders were in the midst of the 2012 Texas Emergency Management Conference in San Antonio to focus on how to improve the state’s disaster response and to reflect on what’s worked well in the past. The Texas State Operations Center immediately activated remotely, and thanks to the swift response by local officials, no lives were lost. Disasters, Emergency Management, Preparedness 2012-04-13T21:34:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/noteworthy/17067/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/noteworthy/17067/#When:19:57:00Z Two years ago today, President Obama signed into law his vision of health care reform, a far-ranging and ever-more-expensive collection of price fixing and individual mandates that will forever be known as Obamacare. Now, according to tradition, cotton is known as the gift for a second anniversary. But what do you get a federal government that wants to control everything? Unfortunately, the answer is more of your hard earned tax dollars. 10th Amendment, Federal Health Care (as in Obamacare), Healthcare 2012-03-23T19:57:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/noteworthy/17023/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/noteworthy/17023/#When:18:12:00Z Those looking to do business in Texas have never had it easier. With the launch of TexasWideOpenForBusiness.com, any company looking to expand in or relocate to Texas will have all of the tools necessary for expansion or relocation at its fingertips. Economy, Economic Development 2012-03-09T18:12:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/noteworthy/17015/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/noteworthy/17015/#When:22:57:00Z Under a proposal currently being considered, the C-130s of the 136th Airlift Wing, based in Fort Worth, carrying National Guard and much-needed emergency supplies may no longer be available to respond to disasters in Texas and all along the Gulf Coast. The 136th might be moved to Montana as part of the USAF Force Structure Changes plan, currently under review. Disasters, Drought, Fire, Hurricane, Storms - tornados, wind damage, floods, Military, National Guard 2012-03-07T22:57:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/noteworthy/17002/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/noteworthy/17002/#When:20:02:00Z While Texas Independence Day celebrates the anniversary of Texas declaring independence from Mexico, 176 years later it's also a chance to celebrate the bold streak of independence that's always been an important and unique part of our state's culture. Ceremonial, Governor's Office, History, Texas History 2012-03-02T20:02:00-06:00