Office of the Governor Rick Perry

  • Protecting Expressions of Faith


    Gov. Rick Perry emphasized Texas’ commitment to protecting religious liberties for all, supporting Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott’s efforts to intervene in court on behalf of students at Kountze High School.

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  • End Diversions


    Gov. Perry called for an end to diversions from Fund 6 to non-transportation-related projects during an appearance in North Texas, saying money collected for a specific purpose should be used for that purpose.

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  • Honoring Texas Women


    Gov. Perry and First Lady Anita Perry were on hand in Denton to welcome the latest members of the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame into the fold. 

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  • Hire a Veteran


    Gov. Perry stopped by Fort Bliss to meet with military members during a training exercise and promote the new ‘Red, White and You’ campaign encouraging employers to hire veterans.

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  • Higher Education for all Texans


    Gov. Perry outlined his plans for improving accessibility and controlling costs in higher education, including a four-year freeze on tuition rates for new students.

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Recent News

  • Thursday, October 18, 2012 • Austin, Texas  • Press Release
    Gov. Perry Applauds District Judge’s Ruling on Religious Freedom
    Gov. Rick Perry released the following statement regarding the Hardin County District Court’s decision to grant an injunction allowing Kountze High School cheerleaders to continue expressing their religious beliefs at school football games:
  • Thursday, October 18, 2012 • Austin, Texas  • Press Release
    In Case You Missed It: Texas Ranked Top State to Do Business by Area Development Magazine
    Texas’ pro-business approach continues to receive national recognition, and Area Development Magazine is the latest organization to take notice by naming Texas the top state to do business in their third annual “Top States for Doing Business Survey.” The award is given to the state that most exemplifies industrial competitiveness related to its business environment, labor climate, infrastructure and global access and economy.
  • Wednesday, October 17, 2012 • Jonestown, Texas  • Press Release
    Gov. Perry Breaks Ground on New Home for Wounded Veteran
    Gov. Rick Perry joined Dan Wallrath, founder and president of Operation Finally Home, and Jonestown Mayor Deane Armstrong to break ground on a brand-new, mortgage-free home for U.S. Army Spc. Augustine “Augie” Pena and his family, provided by Operation Finally Home, Silverton Custom Homes and Henley Homes.
  • Wednesday, October 17, 2012 • Austin, Texas  • Press Release
    Gov. Perry: We Owe It to All Texans to Protect Expressions of Faith
    Gov. Rick Perry emphasized Texas’ commitment to protecting religious liberties for all, supporting Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott’s efforts to intervene in court on behalf of students at Kountze High School who want to display religious language at school sporting events.
  • Tuesday, October 16, 2012 • Irving, Texas  • Press Release
    Gov. Perry Calls for an End to Budget Diversions from Transportation Projects
    Gov. Rick Perry, in coordination with his Texas Budget Compact proposal to practice greater truth in budgeting, called for ending diversions from Fund 6 for non-transportation related projects in the upcoming legislative session. The governor was joined by Rep. Linda Harper-Brown to reiterate the state’s commitment to providing greater budget transparency by spending taxpayer dollars for their intended purpose.
  • Monday, October 15, 2012 • Forth Worth, Texas • Speech
    Gov. Perry Attends Groundbreaking Ceremony for Bell Helicopter’s New Global Headquarters
    Gov. Rick Perry attended the groundbreaking ceremony for Bell Helicopter’s future global headquarters. Bell Helicopter employs 6,700 Texans and produces commercial and military, manned and unmanned vertical-lift aircraft and invented the tiltrotor aircraft. The company is investing $230 million in new and upgraded facilities in North Texas.

Recent Photos

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Oct 17, 2012 - Texas Governor Rick Perry, along with Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, speaks about protecting expressions of faith for all Texans at the Texas State Capitol on Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Oct 16, 2012 - Gov. Rick Perry called for ending diversions from Fund 6 for non-transportation related projects in the upcoming legislative session at a UPS facility in Dallas, TX.
Oct 15, 2012 - Texas Gov. Rick Perry attends groundbreaking ceremony for Bell Helicopter’s new global headquarters in Fort Worth on Monday, October 15, 2012
Oct 12, 2012 - Gov. Rick Perry and First Lady Anita Perry inducted five outstanding Texans into the Texas Women's Hall of Fame, which celebrates women's accomplishments and significant contributions in business, education, philanthropy, and military and public service.