Office of the Governor Rick Perry

  • State of the State


    The State of our State is as strong as ever. Our bank balance is healthy, our economy is growing, and our future is limitless.

  • Working Together


    Gov. Perry, Lt. Gov. Dewhurst and Speaker Straus began the 83rd Legislative Session with a breakfast meeting to discuss tax relief, infrastructure and education in Texas.

  • Year in Review


    Presenting the Office of the Governor’s top stories of 2012, as indicated by pageviews and through sharing via a variety of social media outlets.

  • Big News in Paris


    Gov. Perry stopped by Paris, Texas, to announce the James Skinner Company is creating a new bakery production facility that will employ 393 people.

  • Protecting Life


    Gov. Perry joined Pro-Life Leaders to discuss several new steps the legislature can take to strengthen laws protecting the unborn.

 

Recent News

  • Monday, February 11, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
    Statement by Gov. Perry on Former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle
    Gov. Rick Perry today released the following statement regarding the passing of former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle: Chris Kyle was the public face of an anonymous breed of American warrior who are handed the hardest missions and assume the largest risks. Chris was among the very best at what he did, and he saved countless American lives in the process. Our state and our nation suffered a profound loss with his passing. I am honored to have known Chris and to have called him my friend. Anita and I send our deepest condolences to his wife, Taya, his children and the thousands of service members that were his extended family.
  • Friday, February 08, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
    Gov. Perry Sets March 2 Special Runoff Election for Senate District 6
    Gov. Perry set Saturday, March 2, 2013 as the special runoff election date in Texas Senate District 6, to fill the unexpired seat previously held by The Honorable Mario Gallegos, Jr., of Houston.
  • Friday, February 08, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Proclamation
    Gov. Perry Sets March 2 Special Runoff Election for Senate District 6
    Gov. Perry set Saturday, March 2, 2013 as the special runoff election date in Texas Senate District 6, to fill the unexpired seat previously held by The Honorable Mario Gallegos, Jr., of Houston.
  • Friday, February 08, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
    Texas Ranked Top Exporting State for 11th Consecutive Year
    Texas is ranked as the number one exporting state for the 11th year in a row, according to 2012 annual trade data released today by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
  • Thursday, February 07, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
    Gov. Perry to Take Economic Development Trip to California
    Gov. Rick Perry will travel to San Francisco, the Silicon Valley, Los Angeles and Orange County, departing Sunday, February 10 and returning Wednesday, February 13, to meet with business leaders in the high tech, biotechnology, financial, insurance and film industries. The governor’s trip will be paid for by TexasOne – no tax dollars will be used for his travel and accommodations.
  • Wednesday, February 06, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Speech
    Gov. Perry Gives Remarks at I-69 Legislative Briefing
    Gov. Rick Perry stressed the importance of infrastructure at the Alliance for I-69 Legislative Briefing on community-supported progress for I-69 Texas.
  • Tuesday, February 05, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
    Statement by Gov. Perry on the Death of Former State Rep. M.A. Taylor
    Gov. Rick Perry today released the following statement regarding the death of former Texas State Rep. M.A. Taylor
  • Monday, February 04, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
    Gov. Perry Radio Ad Invites California Companies to Check Out Texas
    Radio listeners across the Golden State are hearing a new pitch this week – Texas Gov. Rick Perry inviting California companies to check out the low taxes, predictable regulations, fair legal system and skilled workforce that have made Texas the best state in the nation to live, work and raise a family.


Recent Photos

Feb 06, 2013  - Texas Governor Rick Perry delivers remarks at the I-69 legislative briefing at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, TX on February 6th, 2013
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Jan 29, 2013  - Texas Governor Rick Perry delivers the State of the State address to the 83rd Texas Legislature at the Texas State Capitol on Tuesday, January 29th, 2013
Jan 10, 2013  - Texas Governor Rick Perry and Bill Bennett talk about the success of Texas on Bill Bennett's 'Morning in America' radio show during the Texas Public Policy Foundation event at the Hilton Hotel in Austin, TX on January 10th, 2013
Jan 09, 2013  - Texas Governor 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 at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, TX on January 9th, 2013