Extreme drought conditions have sparked dangerous wildfires across the state, which have taken lives, engulfed more than 3.8 million acres and destroyed hundreds of homes. Texans must continue to heed all warning from fire and local officials, and take all necessary precautions to minimize the risk of wildfire.

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• Wednesday, April 04, 2012 • Austin, Texas • Speech
  Gov. Perry Presents Wildland Firefighting Teams with Governor's Award for Historic Preservation
  Gov. Rick Perry presented the Texas Historical Commission Governor's Award for Historic Preservation to the Texas Parks and Wildlife, Wildland Firefighting Teams for their efforts to save historic structures in Possum Kingdom State Park, Bastrop State Park and Davis Mountains State Park during wildfires last fall.
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• Monday, April 02, 2012 • San Antonio, Texas • Press Release
  Texas’ Emergency Response Team is Second to None
  Gov. Rick Perry thanked first responders and emergency management officials for their ongoing efforts to protect Texans' lives and property in times of emergency, most recently during the worst wildfire season in Texas history. The governor spoke at the 2012 Texas Emergency Management Conference, where he also cautioned against a proposal by the U.S. Air Force to relocate eight C-130 aircraft currently based at the 136th Airlift Wing in Fort Worth. The C-130s play a critical role in disaster response efforts in Texas and across the entire Gulf Coast.
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• Friday, March 23, 2012 • Austin, Texas • Proclamation
  Gov. Perry Renews Proclamation Extending Wildfire Emergency
  Gov. Rick Perry has renewed a proclamation extending wildfire emergency due to extreme fire hazard posing a threat of imminent disaster in specified counties in Texas. The proclamation directs necessary resources be made available to aid response efforts.
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• Friday, February 24, 2012 • Austin, Texas • Proclamation
  Gov. Perry Renews Proclamation Extending Wildfire Emergency
  Gov. Rick Perry has renewed a proclamation extending wildfire emergency due to extreme fire hazard posing a threat of imminent disaster in specified counties in Texas. The proclamation directs necessary resources be made available to aid response efforts.
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• Thursday, January 26, 2012 • Austin, Texas • Proclamation
  Gov. Perry Renews Proclamation Extending Wildfire Emergency
  Gov. Rick Perry has renewed a proclamation extending wildfire emergency due to extreme fire hazard posing a threat of imminent disaster in 105 specified counties in Texas. The proclamation directs necessary resources be made available to aid response efforts.
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