Recent News
- Wednesday, September 01, 2010 • Nederland, Texas • Press Release
Gov. Perry: Energy Industry Helps Our Economy Lead the Nation
Gov. Rick Perry today met with plant managers from the Baytown area at the Southeast Texas Plant Managers Forum to discuss Texas’ economy and the role of the state’s petrochemical industry in fueling the nation. - Wednesday, September 01, 2010 • Austin, Texas • Speech
Gov. Perry Celebrates Samsung's $3.6 Billion Investment in the Austin Community
Gov. Rick Perry today spoke at the Austin Chamber of Commerce luncheon to celebrate Samsung’s $3.6 billion investment in the Austin community. - Monday, August 30, 2010 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
Texas Conference for Women Announces Keynote Lineup
The Texas Conference for Women, hosted by Gov. Rick Perry and First Lady Anita Perry, today announced presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, Leigh Anne Tuohy, Judge Glenda Hatchett, and TLC’s Dr. Jennifer Arnold will be part of the 2010 keynote lineup. The 11th annual Conference is set for November 10 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. - Monday, August 30, 2010 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
Gov. Perry: TETF Investment to Help Those With Kidney, Liver Disease
Gov. Rick Perry today announced a $2 million investment through the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (TETF) in ZS Pharma, Inc., for the development of its therapeutic solution for the treatment of complications associated with liver and kidney failure. - Monday, August 23, 2010 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
Statement by Gov. Rick Perry on Bullets from Juarez Striking El Paso Building
Gov. Rick Perry today issued the following statement regarding bullets from a gun battle in Juarez that struck a building on the campus of the University of Texas-El Paso over the weekend: - Saturday, August 21, 2010 • Austin, Texas • Speech
Gov. Rick Perry Speaks at the 132nd National Guard Association of the United States General Convention
There was a time long, long ago when active duty military folks might have used the term “weekend warrior” to describe their counterparts in the Guard but we all know it’s pretty much a full-time gig. Military service isn’t just a switch that you can turn on and off.There is something that motivates our fighting men and women a devotion to a higher calling. In my mind, there is no higher form of public service than wearing the uniform of one’s country. - Friday, August 20, 2010 • Fort Worth, Texas • Press Release
Gov. Perry Encourages Texans to Take Advantage of Annual Sales Tax Holiday
Gov. Rick Perry today encouraged Texans to take advantage of this weekend’s sales tax holiday, which exempts school supplies, clothing, shoes and backpacks priced at less than $100 from state and local sales taxes. This year’s tax-free weekend runs from 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 20, until midnight on Sunday, August 22.
