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[Press Release] Gov. Perry Announces TEF Investment in Office Depot to Create More Than 200 ...

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 02:14:00 +0100

Gov. Rick Perry has announced the state is investing $300,000 through the Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) in Office Depot Inc. for the creation of the company's new Inside Sales organization in Austin. Contingent upon the completion of a local incentive agreement, this investment will create 203 new jobs and a multi-million dollar capital investment. Read more http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/16437/...

[Press Release] Gov. Perry Urges Texans to Prepare for Tropical Storm Don

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 04:35:00 +0100

Gov. Rick Perry is urging Texas residents to prepare their homes and families for the potential impact of Tropical Storm Don, which is moving through the Gulf of Mexico toward the Texas coast. The National Weather Service is currently predicting landfall along the central Texas coast late Friday night or early Saturday morning. As the storm moves inland across south central Texas over the weekend, there is a possibility of isolated tornadoes, strong winds and flash flooding. Read more http://gov...

[Press Release] Statement by Gov. Rick Perry on Arrest of AWOL Soldier

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 04:30:00 +0100

Today's arrest is a sobering reminder of the importance of remaining vigilant in the ongoing efforts to protect our communities from those that would do us harm. I am proud of the teamwork displayed between members of the Killeen community, Killeen Police Department and the FBI to recognize and report this individual's suspicious activity, and subsequently locate and detain him. Read more http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/16434/...

[Press Release] Gov. Perry: Lawsuit Reforms Cut Down on Frivolous Claims, Expedite Justice for ...

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 05:40:00 +0100

HOUSTON – Gov. Rick Perry today ceremonially signed House Bill 274, which brings important lawsuit reforms to Texas courts, including implementing a loser pays component for frivolous lawsuits in the state. The governor designated this issue as an emergency item for this legislative session. Gov. Perry was joined by Rep. Brandon Creighton and Sen. Joan Huffman for the signing ceremony at the Greater Houston Partnership. Read more http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/16430/...

[Press Release] Gov. Perry: Our Budget Positions Texas for Continued Job Creation and Prosperity

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 05:02:00 +0100

Gov. Rick Perry today ceremonially signed House Bill 1 from the 82nd Regular Session and Senate Bill 2 from the special session, which provide a balanced budget for the 2012-13 biennium without raising taxes, allocating more than half of state funds to education, and preserving $6 billion in the state's Rainy Day Fund. Provisions in the budget also extend to 2014 the small business tax exemption that was passed in 2009, a measure that Gov. Perry fought to continue and that will keep taxes low for...

[Press Release] ICYMI: Need a Job? Move to Texas

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 04:21:00 +0100

While the nation's job growth has limped along since the economic recovery began two years ago, the Lone Star State is enlarging payrolls in Texas-sized fashion, USA Today reports.

[Press Release] Statement by Gov. Rick Perry on Final Landing of Shuttle Atlantis

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 02:14:00 +0100

Forty-two years ago yesterday, America captured the world's imagination by putting a man on the moon, highlighting an era of excellence in space exploration. Unfortunately, with the final landing of the Shuttle Atlantis and no indication of plans for future missions, this administration has set a significantly different milestone by shutting down our nation's legacy of leadership in human spaceflight and exploration, leaving American astronauts with no alternative but to hitchhike into space. Re...

[Press Release] T-STEM Challenge Scholarship Receives $25 Million Donation from Texas ...

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 01:12:00 +0100

Gov. Rick Perry praised the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation for their donation of $25 million to the T-STEM Challenge Scholarship. The scholarship program was created by House Bill 2910, by Rep. Dan Branch and Sen. Judith Zaffirini, to help students pursuing degrees and certificates in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields receive the education necessary to compete in the global workforce. Read more http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/16412/...

[Press Release] Gov. Perry Sets Nov. 8 Special Election for House District 14

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:52:00 +0100

Gov. Rick Perry has set Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011, as the special election date to fill the House District 14 seat vacated by the resignation of Rep. Fred Brown. House District 14 consists of parts of Brazos County.

[Press Release] Legislative Accomplishments Keep Texas on Path to Prosperity

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 05:08:00 +0100

Gov. Rick Perry today signed Senate Bill 1 and Senate Bill 2, passed during the special session of the 82nd Legislature, which finalize a balanced budget for the 2012-13 biennium without raising taxes, allocating more than half of state funds to education and preserving $6 billion in the state's Rainy Day Fund. The governor has also signed legislation that reforms the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA), enacts new congressional districts and Senate Bill 7, which will help contain costs ...