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

AUSTIN – The Texas Pest Control Association (TPCA) has endorsed Gov. Rick Perry for the 2010 general election.

"Texas has achieved the strong economic position it’s in today because of Gov. Perry’s principled, conservative leadership," said Van Wilson, President of TPCA. "The Texas Pest Control Association is proud to endorse Gov. Perry in the general election and thankful for his partnership with the pest control industry in our effort to protect the citizens of Texas and the environment. Under his ongoing leadership, Texas will no doubt remain the best place to live and work in the United States."

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.

"The small business owners who make up the Texas Pest Control Association are the backbone of our state’s robust economy," said Gov. Perry. "I am grateful for the support of the Texas Pest Control Association and look forward to continue working with their members to ensure the ongoing opportunity for small business owners that daily invest their capital in Texas."

The Texas Pest Control Association joins the following organizations in their endorsement of Gov. Perry in the general election:

Associated Builders and Contractors of Texas PAC
Associated Security Services and Investigators of the State of Texas
Automotive Parts and Services Association
Boating Trades Association of Texas PAC
Career Colleges and Schools of Texas
Independent Bankers Association of Texas
Outdoor Advertising Association of Texas
Pasadena Police Officer’s Union
Sheriff Arvin West, Hudspeth County
Sheriff Clint McDonald, Terrell County
Sheriff Danny Dominguez, Presidio County
Sheriff Eusevio Salinas, Zavala County
Sheriff Rene Fuentes, Starr County
Sheriff Rick McIvor, Jeff Davis County
Sheriff Ronny Dodson, Brewster County
Sheriff Sigifredo Gonzalez Jr., Zapata County
Sheriff Thomas Herrera, Maverick County
Southwest Movers Association
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association PAC
Texas Association for Interior Design
Texas Association of Business BACPAC
Texas Association of Licensed Investigators
Texas Beverage Association
Texas Burglar and Fire Alarm Association
Texas Department of Public Safety Officers Association PAC
Texas Economic Development Council PAC
Texas Home School Coalition PAC
Texas Locksmiths Association
Texas Municipal Police Association
Texas Nursery and Landscape Association PAC
Texas Optometric Association PAC
Texas Pharmacy Business Council
Texas Podiatric Medical Association
Texas Process Servers Association
Texas Recreational Vehicle Association
Texas Retailers Association PAC
Texas Society of Professional Engineers
Wholesale Beer Distributors of Texas PAC