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Press Releases

• Jun. 2, 2005 - Governor Perry Reaffirms Commitment to Education Reform
• May 31, 2005 - Gov. Perry: Important Strides made in 2005 Legislative Session … Work Still Left to Be Done
• May 31, 2005 - Governor Perry Highlights Successes of Legislative Session
• May 11, 2005 - Perry: Senate Passage of CSHB 2 Sends a Strong Message for Education Reform
• Mar. 9, 2005 - Perry: House Passage of HB 2 Signals a Strong Commitment to Education Reform
• Mar. 8, 2005 - Gov. Perry Tells Employers Their Input Is Important in School Reform Debate
• Feb. 28, 2005 - Gov. Perry: Texas Is Leading Nation in High School Reforms
• Feb. 16, 2005 - Governor Perry Urges Additional Funding for Mentoring
• Feb. 06, 2005 - Gov. Rick Perry Tells TAB Now Is Time to Usher in Era of Educational Excellence
• Feb. 03, 2005 - Perry: House Plan a Strong Starting Point
• Feb. 01, 2005 - Gov. Perry Calls for More Money, More Reforms for Education
• Jan. 26, 2005 - Gov. Perry Outlines 'New Era of Possibility' for All Texans
• Jan. 12, 2005 - Statement by Gov. Perry on the Senate's Education Proposal
• Jan. 10, 2005 - Gov. Perry Declares APS, CPS Reform and Education Emergency Legislation
• Jan. 10, 2005 - Statement of Gov. Rick Perry on Revenue Estimate
• Nov. 16, 2004 - Gov. Perry Charts Course for Education Reform
• Oct. 28, 2004 - Higher Education Accountability System Adopted by Coordinating Board
• Oct. 12, 2004 - Perry: Conservative Philosophy Should Promote Wise But Limited Government
• Oct. 8, 2004 - Gov. Perry Announces $7.5 Million in Grants To 148 Programs Statewide
• Aug. 12, 2004 - Perry Seeks $18 Million for Teacher Health Plan Administrative Costs
• Jul. 29, 2004 - Gov. Rick Perry: Education, Job Growth Are Key to Texas’ Future
• Jul. 7, 2004 - Gov. Rick Perry: Free Trade, Job Creation and Education Are Key to Texas’ Future
• Jun. 16, 2004 - Gov. Perry: Textbook Orders Proceeding on Schedule
• Jun. 15, 2004 - Gov. Perry Joins Lt. Gov. Dewhurst, Speaker Craddick In Announcing Textbook Funding Solution
• May 28, 2004 - Statement of Gov. Rick Perry on Status of Negotiations on House Bills 2 and 3
• May 25, 2004 - Gov. Rick Perry Praises Students, Teachers for TAKS Performance
• May 18, 2004 - Perry Calls Special Session on Education Productive
• May 6, 2004 - Statement by Gov. Rick Perry on School Finance
• Apr. 13, 2004 - Governor Perry Promotes Comprehensive Education Plan To Cut Property Taxes and Increase School Funding in Corpus Christi
• Apr. 13, 2004 - Text of Gov. Rick Perry's Remarks Announcing Special Session on Educational Excellence and Property Tax Relief
• Apr. 8, 2004 - Governor Proposes Comprehensive Plan To Cut Property Taxes and Increase Funding to Schools
• Mar. 23, 2004 - Gov. Rick Perry: Texas 3rd Graders Show Marked Improvement on Reading Tests
• Feb. 03, 2004 - Gov. Rick Perry Promotes Achievement Incentives for Texas Schools
• Jan. 29, 2004 - Gov. Rick Perry Proposes Incentives and Accountability Measures for Texas Schools
• Jan. 27, 2004 - Gov. Rick Perry Proposes Incentives for Student Achievement and Teacher Excellence
• Jan. 26, 2004 - Gov. Rick Perry Unveils Proposals to Spur Educational Excellence
• Jan. 22, 2004 - Gov. Rick Perry Directs University Regents to Set Accountability Standards
• Dec. 16, 2003 - Gov. Perry Announces $5 Million In Dropout Prevention Grants
• Dec. 9, 2003 - Gov. Perry Speaks at First Texas College Ready Summit
• Nov. 12, 2003 - Gov. Perry Announces $130 Million Initiative to Boost Graduation Rates
• Aug. 12, 2003 - Gov. Rick Perry Announces $4 million Plan to Help Rural Schools
• Aug. 12, 2003 - Gov. Perry Announces Wagner-Peyser Grant Awards
• Jun. 9, 2003 - Gov. Perry Announces $3 Million Incentive Grant
• Mar. 18, 2003 - Gov. Perry Commends Third Graders' TAKS Reading Test Results
• Dec. 4, 2002 - Gov. Perry Designates UTHSC-Houston's CIRCLE Center
• Nov. 13, 2002 - Gov. Perry Announces Funding To Recruit 'First Generation' College Students
• Oct. 10, 2002 - Gov. Perry Announces $5 Million To Help Schools With Dropout Prevention
• Aug. 22, 2002 - Gov. Perry Unveils Teacher Compact to Continue School Improvements
• Jul. 26, 2002 - Gov. Perry's Education Plan Gains Federal Approval
• Jun. 19, 2002 - Gov. Rick Perry Stresses Importance of Education in Juneteenth Celebration
• May 6, 2002 - Gov. Perry Announces Plan to Attract "First Generation" Students to College
• Apr. 18, 2002 - Gov. Rick Perry Calls for 'Master Science Teacher' Initiative
• Apr. 5, 2002 - Perry Announces Additional $3 Million For Teacher Mentoring Program
• Mar. 28, 2002 - Gov. Rick Perry Details Dropout Prevention Plan
• Mar. 14, 2002 - Gov. Perry Unveils Blueprint to Build on Successes Of Texas Education System

Executive Orders

• RP31 - Relating to accountability of higher education systems and institutions.

Proclamation

• April 15, 2004

Radio Addresses

• Apr. 9, 2004 - Education Finance Plan
• May 15, 2003 - School Finance and Education Reform

Speeches

• Jan. 26, 2005 - Text of Gov. Rick Perry's State–of–the–State Address
• Nov. 16, 2004 - Text of Gov. Rick Perry's 'Future of the State' Address
• Apr. 8, 2004 - Text of Gov. Rick Perry's Speech at Fox Tech High School
• Feb. 6, 2004 - Text of Gov. Rick Perry's Speech at the Texas Association of Business Annual Conference
• Jan. 29, 2004 - Text of Gov. Rick Perry's Speech to the Texas Public Policy Foundation
• Jan. 27, 2004 - Text of Gov. Rick Perry's Speech to Texas Association of School Administrators Mid-Winter Conference
• Jan. 26, 2004 - Text of Gov. Rick Perry's Speech Announcing Educational Excellence Initiatives at the Texas High School Project Summit
• Jan. 12, 2004 - Text of Gov. Rick Perry's Announcement of Dr. Shirley Neeley as Texas Education Commissioner
• Dec. 9, 2003 - Text of Gov. Rick Perry's Remarks at Texas College Ready Summit
• May 6, 2002 - Text of Gov. Perry's Announcement in Houston On Higher Education Initiatives
• Mar. 14, 2002 - Text of Gov. Rick Perry's Remarks on State of Education in Texas