Governor's Editorials
Monday, October 05, 2009
- Sep 03, 2009
Overcoming Our Nursing Shortfall
In 2008, Texas schools of nursing had to turn away 42 percent of interested, qualified applicants. That’s close to 9,000 capable Texans sitting on the sidelines instead of getting the training they need to start easing the burden on strained staffs and ailing patients.
- Aug 18, 2009
Tort Reform is Essential to Healthcare Reform
Texas stands as a good example of how smart, responsible policy can help us take major steps toward fixing a damaged medical system, starting with legal reforms.
- Jul 24, 2009
Texas making right decisions on unemployment insurance, without federal strings
Texas is standing strong to protect and maintain unemployment insurance (UI) benefits for workers suffering the effects of the national recession. Our UI trust fund will be sustained, individuals and families in need will receive the benefits they are entitled to, and Texas job-creators and taxpayers will be protected from federal mischief.
- May 17, 2009
Reflections on a Raging Debate
About a month ago, I stood with a bipartisan group of Texas legislators to speak in support of a resolution honoring the 10th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The resolution simply restates the Constitution's principle of Federalism, that powers not granted to the national government nor prohibited to the states are reserved to the states or the people.
- Mar 13, 2009
Expanded Unemployment Program Would Hurt Texas Employers and Their Employees
During these tough economic times, Texas employers are working harder than ever to move products to market, make payroll and create jobs. The last thing they need right now is government burdening them with higher taxes and expanded obligations.
- Jan 30, 2009
Working Together We Will Build A Stronger Texas
Together, Texas leaders have fostered a climate that has attracted new families, businesses and jobs to Texas, making our great state a better place. Together, we will weather this storm and create confidence in a better tomorrow and a stronger Texas.
- Dec 23, 2008
Holiday Greetings from Gov. Perry
"This is Governor Rick Perry. The First Lady and I wish you and your family a blessed holiday season. As the year winds down, it’s fitting to pause and reflect on the many blessings we enjoy as Texans."
- Jul 24, 2008
Making higher education accessible, affordable to all Texans
When you grow up on a tenant farm in West Texas, a college education is not always a given. I know because I was part of the first generation in my family to attend college. So when I earned my degree from Texas A&M University, that accomplishment not only brought tremendous pride to my parents, but it also opened a world of opportunity to me and benefits that my children continue to reap. It is a success story that can and should be replicated among many families across this state. It is also an issue of tremendous importance to Texas’ economic future as the demand for a highly skilled and educated workforce continues to grow.
- Jul 02, 2008
Our Support Should Not End With Our Soldiers’ Return
This week, as we reflect on the anniversary of our country’s declaration of independence, we remember the sacrifices that followed to establish and preserve 232 years of hard-fought freedom.
- Jun 09, 2008
The Arts in Texas’ Economy
Texas has been blessed to sustain a strong state economy despite a national economic slowdown, but we did not avoid this downturn by luck. Thanks to steps taken in recent years to establish a reasonable tax and regulatory structure, maintain a high quality of life and provide economic incentives to invite businesses across the world to open their doors in Texas, our state has avoided the slump currently hurting many other states.
