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• Wednesday, January 09, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. 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.
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• Tuesday, January 08, 2013 • Austin, Texas  • Press Release
  Gov. 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.
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• Monday, January 07, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Statement 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.
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• Monday, December 31, 2012 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Statement 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.
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• Friday, December 28, 2012 • Austin, Texas • Proclamation
  Gov. Perry Again Renews Proclamation Extending Drought Emergency
  Gov. Rick Perry has again renewed a proclamation extending drought emergency for specified counties due to the ongoing exceptional drought conditions across the state. The proclamation directs necessary resources be made available to aid response efforts and notes the ongoing strain on water resources.
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• Friday, December 21, 2012 • Austin, Texas • Noteworthy
  Have a Very Merry Christmas
  The most magical part of the restoration of the Governor's Mansion is seeing it decorated for Christmas again. This season, the decorations have a particularly special meaning, intended to remind everyone to remember those serving in our Armed Forces who are far from home, as well as our veterans who have sacrificed so much for our country.
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