September 30, 2009
HOUSTON – Gov. Rick Perry today met with business and industry leaders to discuss the impact of proposed cap and trade legislation in Washington. The governor emphasized the importance of diversifying the state’s energy portfolio by pursuing innovative energy sources as an alternative to the burdensome regulations associated with proposed federal cap and trade legislation, which would increase the cost of living for Texas families and crush Texas and the nation’s energy producing sectors.
RECENT NEWS
- Oct 01, 2009 - Statement by Gov. Perry on Ruling Regarding the Definition of Marriage:
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today made the following statement regarding a Dallas judge’s ruling that Texas’ definition of marriage is unconstitutional: - Sep 30, 2009 - Gov. Perry Grants Pardon for Innocence to Woodard
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today granted a pardon for innocence to James Lee Woodard after DNA testing proved he did not sexually assault or murder Beverly Ann Jones in 1980. DNA testing was not available at the time the crime was committed. - Sep 29, 2009 - Gov. Perry Announces ETF Investment in Azaya Therapeutics Inc.
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today announced the state will invest more than $1 million in Azaya Therapeutics Inc. of San Antonio through the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (ETF) for the development of their innovative Azaya Liposome Encapsulated Radiation Therapy (ALERT) for treatment of cancerous tumors. - Sep 25, 2009 - Gov. Perry Announces ETF Investment in Turbo Trac USA Inc.
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today announced the state will invest $2 million in Turbo Trac USA Inc., of Midland, through the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (ETF) for the development and commercialization of their energy conservation technology for industrial motor systems. - Sep 23, 2009 - Gov. Perry: Successful Health Care Reform Must be Achieved through State-Specific Solutions
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today sent a letter to Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus and the Texas Congressional Delegation outlining his concerns about the impact on Texas taxpayers and the state budget of federal government-run health care bills currently under consideration by Congress. The committee began consideration of Chairman Baucus’ proposed bill and amendments this week. - Sep 22, 2009 - Gov. Perry: Cap and Trade Legislation will Significantly Increase the Cost of Living for Texans
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today underscored the need to pursue innovative energy sources as an alternative to the burdensome regulations associated with proposed federal cap and trade legislation that would increase the cost of living for Texas families and crush Texas and the nation’s energy producing sectors. The governor spoke at a discussion hosted by the Public Utility Commission of Texas, Texas Railroad Commission and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
PRESSING ISSUES
- Wall Street Journal Heralds Texas Economy
- Texas ranked #1 nationally by FDI investment in 2006 and 2007
- National Review: Going Alamo: Why jobs and companies are flocking to a big small-government state
- Texas is Home to Top 5 Housing Markets for 2009
- Texas was named the 2007 State of the Year by Business Facilities Magazine
- The U.S. Department of Commerce Named Texas is Number One Exporting State for 7th Consecutive Year
- Texas Cities Set Employment Pace for November
- Gov. Perry: Texas is Investing in the Future of Nursing
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Located in: Press Releases - Gov. Perry: Incentives will Create New Clean Energy Sources
Located in: Press Releases - Gov. Perry: Texas is Working to Stop the Tragedy of Human Trafficking
Located in: Press Releases - Statement by Gov. Perry on Toyota’s Production Line Relocation to San Antonio
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