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  Gov. Perry Announces TEF Investment Creating More Than 300 Jobs in... governor.state.tx.us

  Gov. Rick Perry today announced the state is investing $1.3 million through the Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) in Centene Corp. to open its third U.S. claims center in Tyler. Contingent upon completion of a local incentive...

  4 days ago
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  Texas Budget Compact, Pt. 5: Cutting Wasteful Spending governor.state.tx.us

  A basic value that has helped power the Texas economy over the past decade is our dedication to cutting expenses wherever possible, doing everything we can to get the most possible out of every single taxpayer dollar. We must...

  4 days ago
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  Texas Budget Compact, Pt. 4: Rainy Day Fund governor.state.tx.us

  An important facet of fiscal responsibility is ensuring the state is financially able to cope with unforeseen events. Just like every home budget needs a savings account for emergencies, we need to preserve our strong Rainy Day...

  6 days ago
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  Office of the Governor, State of Texas Texas Budget Compact, Pt. 3: No Tax Hikes

  

  Texas Budget Compact, Pt. 3: No Tax Hikes governor.state.tx.us

  One of the principles that separates Texas from the rest of the pack is our steadfast refusal to overburden taxpayers. That’s why, when other states crank up taxes, employers and employees alike turn their eyes to the Lone Star State, confident in...

  8 days ago
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  Office of the Governor, State of Texas During an appearance in San Antonio, Gov. Rick Perry underscored the importance of higher education to the future prosperity of Texas, and reiterated his commitment to making higher education more affordable, accountable and accessible for Texans.

  

  Gov. Perry: Higher Education Must Be Affordable, Accountable,... governor.state.tx.us

  Gov. Rick Perry today underscored the importance of higher education to the future prosperity of Texas, and reiterated his commitment to making it more affordable, accountable and accessible for Texans. He also directed the...

  14 days ago
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  Texas Budget Compact, Pt. 2: Spending Limit governor.state.tx.us

  Keeping a tight rein on spending means fostering a solid, predictable economy, and a state government that doesn’t put off tough decisions until they create major complications.

  15 days ago
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  Texas Budget Compact, Pt. 1: Truth in Budgeting governor.state.tx.us

  Truth in budgeting effectively means hitting the reset button on our budgeting process and putting an end to budgetary tricks and maneuvers that produce nothing but short-term solutions and long-term confusion.

  18 days ago
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  Office of the Governor, State of Texas "In Chief Executive’s eighth annual survey of CEO opinion of Best and Worst States in which to do business, Texas easily clinched the No. 1 rank, the eighth successive time it has done so. California earns the dubious honor of being ranked dead last for the eighth consecutive year."

  

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  In Chief Executive’s eighth annual survey of CEO opinion of Best and Worst States in which to do business, Texas easily clinched the No. 1 rank, the eighth successive time it has done so. California earns the dubious honor of...

  26 days ago
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  Office of the Governor, State of Texas A closer look at the #TxBudgetCompact and the five principles that will lead to a stronger Texas.

  

  An Opportunity to Strengthen the Texas Budget Process governor.state.tx.us

  In less than a year, newly-elected members of the 83rd Legislature will take their seats and begin crafting the budget for the next biennium. This two-year state budget is a particularly important piece of legislation; one that...

  1 month ago
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  Office of the Governor, State of Texas Great Day for Brazoria County w/ 150 new Dow Chemical jobs thru a Texas Enterprise Fund investment.

  

  Gov. Perry Announces TEF Investment in Dow Chemical to Create 150... governor.state.tx.us

  Gov. Rick Perry announced that The Dow Chemical Co. will create 150 new jobs and $1.7 billion in capital investment with the location of a hydrocarbon cracker in Brazoria County. The governor was joined by Lt. Gov. David...

  1 month ago

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