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More than $8.4 Million raised since September 24; Reports more than $2 Million Cash On Hand

AUSTIN – The Texans for Rick Perry campaign today announced it has raised $36,709,924 this election cycle from 21,276 contributors, a significant increase in money raised and number of contributors from past elections. The campaign raised $8,404,584.75 between Sept. 24 and Oct. 23 this year, including $230,160 in online contributions. The campaign reports $2,032,231.54 cash on hand.

“Gov. Perry continues to draw generous and consistent support from Texans from across the state who believe in the values he has worked hard to instill throughout our state government, values based on less spending, lower taxes and reasonable regulations,” said Texans for Rick Perry spokesman Mark Miner. “Gov. Perry is proud to have broad support of his leadership and remains committed to efforts that will strengthen our economy, create jobs, improve education and secure our border.”

During this reporting period, approximately 1,400 more contributors have given to the campaign compared to the same periods in 2002 and 2006, when 1273 and 974 individuals contributed to the campaign, respectively. Compared to the reporting periods from Sept. 24 – Oct. 23 in 2002, 2006 and 2010, the campaign raised $3,395,127.83, $2,633,490.76, and $8,404,584.75, respectively.

Raising nearly $5 million more in this reporting period from past elections, Texans for Rick Perry has gained significant momentum in its fundraising efforts, signaling ongoing and growing support of Gov. Perry’s leadership from Texans across the state. In this reporting period, more than 96 percent of contributions are from Texas donors and 66 percent of contributions are less than $500.

The report Texans for Rick Perry has filed with the Texas Ethics Commission is available online at http://204.65.203.5/public/466187.pdf.

AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today received the endorsement of the Texas Construction Association Political Action Committee (TCA PAC) for the general election.

“Gov. Perry’s fiscally conservative track record of supporting efforts to improve the business environment in Texas and create new jobs has helped our industry flourish,” said Steve Rians, Chairman of the Board of the Texas Construction Association. “We are proud to have the opportunity to endorse Gov. Perry in the general election.”

The Texas Construction Association was established in 1998 by Texas construction subcontractor and supplier organizations to promote the common interests of these organizations in Texas. TCA is comprised of 15 member associations. Through these associations and direct memberships, TCA has over 2,300 company members which collectively employ over 175,000 employees.

“I am honored to receive the endorsement of the Texas Construction Association PAC,” said Gov. Perry. “The members of this association help build Texas schools, office buildings and factories, and I will continue to support their efforts so that our great state can continue to lead the nation.”