Governor's News Room

• Wednesday, June 30, 2010 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Statement by Gov. Perry Regarding the EPA’s Decision to Disapprove Texas’ Air Permitting Program
  Gov. Rick Perry today issued the following statement regarding the EPA’s decision to disapprove Texas’ air permitting program: “The EPA’s irresponsible and heavy-handed action not only undermines Texas’ successful clean air programs, but threatens thousands of Texas jobs, families, businesses and communities throughout our state. It will also likely curtail energy supplies and increase gasoline prices nationwide.
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• Wednesday, June 30, 2010 • Austin, Texas • Appointment
  Gov. Perry Appoints Adams to OneStar Foundation
  Gov. Rick Perry has appointed Betty Wu Adams of Austin to the OneStar Foundation for a term to expire March 15, 2013. The foundation connects nonprofits with expertise and resources to build the capacity to meet Texans’ needs, including recruiting and retaining volunteers. The foundation also administers federal AmeriCorps grants, as well as other grants and programs in Texas.
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• Wednesday, June 30, 2010 • Austin, Texas • Appointment
  Gov. Perry Appoints Vines to Bioenergy Policy Council
  Gov. Rick Perry has appointed Danny Vines of Lufkin to the Bioenergy Policy Council for a term to expire Jan. 1, 2012. The council provides a vision to unify Texas’ agricultural, energy and research strengths to foster development within the bioenergy industry to create next-generation biofuels energy research and economic development.
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• Wednesday, June 30, 2010 • Austin, Texas • Appointment
  Gov. Perry Appoints Stoebner-May to Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
  Gov. Rick Perry has appointed Diane Stoebner-May of Montgomery to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists for a term to expire Oct. 31, 2015. The board regulates the practice of psychology in the state of Texas.
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• Wednesday, June 30, 2010 • La Porte, Texas • Press Release
  Texas is Prepared for Hurricane Alex
  Gov. Rick Perry today outlined Texas’ plans for responding to the threats posed by Hurricane Alex and the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill along the Texas coast. The State Operations Center is fully activated and the state continues to work with federal and local authorities to track both the hurricane and the spill.
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• Tuesday, June 29, 2010 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. Perry Requests Federal Emergency Declaration in Response to Tropical Storm Alex
  Gov. Rick Perry today sent a letter to President Barack Obama requesting a pre-landfall emergency declaration for 19 South Texas counties that allows the state to pursue federal assistance for debris removal and actions taken to prepare for Tropical Storm Alex. The governor has already issued a state disaster proclamation for these counties, which allows the state to initiate necessary preparedness efforts, such as pre-deploying resources to ensure local communities are ready to respond to disasters.
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• Tuesday, June 29, 2010 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  In Case You Missed It…Forbes: If you're looking for economic opportunity, go to Texas
  Forbes listed several Texas cities at the top of its list of “America’s Recovery Capitals,” with Austin securing the top spot overall. “Looking for a place to take advantage of the recovery?” Forbes asks. “Try Texas.”
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• Monday, June 28, 2010 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Statement by Gov. Perry Regarding the Obama Administration’s National Guard Deployment Plan for the Southwest Border
  Gov. Rick Perry today issued the following statement regarding the Obama administration’s National Guard deployment plan for the Southwest border:
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• Monday, June 28, 2010 • Austin, Texas • Proclamation
  Gov. Perry Issues Disaster Proclamation for Tropical Storm Alex
  Tropical Storm Alex poses a threat of imminent disaster along the Texas Coast in the counties of Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Cameron, Duval, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Live Oak, McMullen, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Starr, Webb, Willacy, and Zapata beginning June 27, 2010, and continuing.
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• Monday, June 28, 2010 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. Perry Issues Disaster Proclamation, Directs Pre-deployment of State Resources as Tropical Storm Alex Threatens Texas Coast
  Gov. Rick Perry today issued a disaster proclamation for 19 Texas counties and ordered the pre-deployment of state resources as Tropical Storm Alex tracks toward the Texas coast. The governor’s declaration allows the state to initiate necessary preparedness efforts, such as pre-deploying resources to ensure local communities are ready to respond to disasters.
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• Sunday, June 27, 2010 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Statement by Gov. Rick Perry on Death of Gov. Dolph Briscoe
  Gov. Rick Perry today issued the following statement on the death of former Texas governor, Dolph Briscoe: "Dolph Briscoe was a friend, a mentor, and an inspiration to me as a leader who placed the needs of Texas first. He understood the importance of limited government and low taxes as a way to guard individual liberty and encourage the economic growth that creates jobs for families. I always looked up to Governor Briscoe as another rural Texan who made a difference. I will miss his friendship and wise counsel. Anita and I extend our sincere condolences and prayers to his family, friends and admirers all over Texas."
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• Friday, June 25, 2010 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. Perry Announces Nominations for Star of Texas Awards
  Gov. Rick Perry today announced nominations are currently being accepted for the 2010 Star of Texas Awards, which honor peace officers, firefighters and emergency medical first responders who were killed or sustained a serious injury in the line of duty. Nominations for this year's awards must be submitted by July 31, with the awards ceremony taking place on September 7.
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• Thursday, June 24, 2010 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. Perry: Texas to Honor Those Impacted by Gulf Oil Spill
  Gov. Rick Perry has proclaimed Sunday, June 27, 2010, as a Day of Prayer in Texas for the Gulf Coast, following the explosion and sinking of the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig that took 11 lives and has led to economic hardship for many others throughout the region.
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