Texas Pest Control Association Endorses Gov. Perry For Re-Election

AUSTIN – The Texas Pest Control Association (TPCA) has endorsed Gov. Rick Perry for re-election.

“The great state of Texas has prospered under the leadership of Governor Perry and continues to be the best place to live and work in the United States,” said Van Wilson, President of TPCA. “Governor Perry has been a leader in working with the pest control industry to protect the citizens of Texas and the environment. The Texas Pest Control Association is honored to support Rick Perry in his campaign for re-election as Governor of Texas.”

The Texas Pest Control Association was established in 1945 and currently has more than 500 active voting member companies. In 2002, TPCA affiliated with the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) to provide members a three-tiered membership in a local chapter. The principal advocate and leadership organization for the pest control industry in Texas, TPCA encourages the highest quality education, communication and representation to promote the pest control industry and the public good.

“Small business owners and entrepreneurs, like those who make up the Texas Pest Control Association, are the backbone of the Texas economy,” said Gov. Perry. “I am grateful for the support of TPCA and look forward to continue working with their members and stakeholders to ensure the ongoing strength and opportunity for small business in Texas.”

TPCA joins the Texas Municipal Police Association, Texas Chemical Council, Texas Society of Professional Engineers, RNC Committeewoman Cathie Adams, Texas Right to Life, Houston Realty Business Coalition, Texas Apartment Association, Texas Republican County Chairman Association President Linda Rogers, Heidi Group Founder Carol Everett, Texas Alliance for Life, Texas Department of Public Safety Officers Association PAC, Texas Home School Coalition PAC, Texans for Life President Kyleen Wright, Conservative Republicans of Texas President Dr. Steve Hotze, Free Market Foundation President Kelly Shackelford, Texas Chiropractic Association, Americans for Prosperity State Director Peggy Venable, the Texas State Association of Fire Fighters, Texas Association of Realtors, Texas Civil Justice League PAC, Texas Oil Gas Association President Rob Looney, Concerned Women for America State Director Ann Hettinger and Texas Optometric Association PAC in their endorsement of Gov. Perry.