Texans for Rick Perry

Perry defends position on bill to impose background checks for gun buyers

May 2, 2013

ABC 13 - KTRK Houston

Ted Oberg

Gov. Perry Welcomes Shield Tactical to Texas

Gov. Rick Perry today highlighted Texas' strong jobs environment, which allows employers from all industries to risk their capital and see a return on their investment. The governor spoke at Shield Tactical, which sells firearm related gear and training services, and credits Gov. Perry's economic development outreach in California with their decision to relocate to the Lone Star State.

Gunmakers aim for greener pastures as states pass new firearms laws

April 29, 2013

FoxNews.com

Arms manufacturers in at least two states with strict new gun laws are making good on their promise to move their operations -- along with thousands of jobs and millions in tax revenues -- to locales they deem friendlier to the industry.

Gov. Perry disgusted by California newspaper cartoon depicting explosion after deadly West blast

April 27, 2013

Washington Post

Associated Press

“While I will always welcome healthy policy debate, I won’t stand for someone mocking the tragic deaths of my fellow Texans and our fellow Americans,” Perry wrote. “Additionally, publishing this on the very day our state and nation paused to honor and mourn those who died only compounds the pain and suffering of the many Texans who lost family and friends in this disaster.”

Gov. Perry's Remarks Honoring Those Who Perished in West Explosion

April 25, 2013

Thank you. A few years ago, we created the Star of Texas awards to honor our first responders who were injured or killed in the line of duty. Every year, we have family members of the fallen to the Capitol, along with any injured responder who can make the trip.