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- Monday, February 11, 2013 Austin, Texas Press ReleaseStatement 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 ReleaseGov. 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 ProclamationGov. 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 ReleaseTexas 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 ReleaseGov. 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 SpeechGov. 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 ReleaseStatement 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 ReleaseGov. 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.