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- Friday, January 11, 2013 Austin, Texas Press ReleaseStatement by Gov. Perry on the Rejection of Planned Parenthood’s Attempt to Derail Texas Women’s Health Program
Gov. Rick Perry released a statement regarding the state district court’s decision to deny Planned Parenthood’s request to participate in the Texas Women’s Health Program. - Thursday, January 10, 2013 Austin, Texas SpeechGov. Perry Gives Remarks at Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Policy Orientation
Gov. Rick Perry gave the opening keynote speech at the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s 11th Annual Policy Orientation for the Texas Legislature. - Wednesday, January 09, 2013 Austin, Texas Press ReleaseGov. Perry, Lt. Gov. Dewhurst, Speaker Straus Focus on Guiding Principles for 83rd Legislative Session
Gov. Rick Perry, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and Speaker Joe Straus met to discuss priorities for the 83rd Legislative Session, primarily their commitment to budget transparency and the conservative fiscal policies that have made Texas a national leader in job creation and prosperity. They also reiterated their focus on working with the Legislature to address the growing demands on our state’s infrastructure, strengthen education for our skilled workforce, and provide tax relief for Texans. - Tuesday, January 08, 2013 Austin, Texas Press ReleaseGov. Perry Addresses 83rd Legislature: Fiscally Conservative Policies Lead to a Strong Texas
Gov. Rick Perry urged Texas lawmakers to remain faithful to the conservative fiscal principles that have kept the Texas economy strong, allowed for tremendous job growth, and helped the state weather the national economic recession. On the heels of a strong revenue estimate, the governor urged lawmakers to take a hard look at providing tax relief. He addressed both the Senate and House of Representatives on the opening day of the 83rd Legislative Session. - Monday, January 07, 2013 Austin, Texas Press ReleaseStatement by Gov. Perry on Texas Comptroller’s Revenue Estimate
Gov. Rick Perry says Comptroller Susan Combs’ biennial revenue estimate makes it more evident that we made the right decisions two years ago by budgeting carefully to meet the challenges of the national recession. - Monday, December 31, 2012 Austin, Texas Press ReleaseStatement by Gov. Perry Regarding the Denial of Planned Parenthood’s Temporary Restraining Order
Gov. Rick Perry released a statement on the Travis County court’s decision to deny Planned Parenthood’s temporary restraining order, clearing the way for thousands of low-income Texas women to access much-needed care, while at the same time respecting the values and laws of our state.