Texas Pharmacy Business Council Endorses Gov. Perry for Re-Election

AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today received the endorsement of the Texas Pharmacy Business Council (TPBC) for re-election in 2010.

"Rick Perry has consistently demonstrated his understanding of the important role community pharmacists play in the delivery of quality health care and always worked to ensure patient access to community pharmacies," said TPBC Chair Bruce Rogers, RPh of Victoria. "His commitment to fostering a friendly business climate in Texas has provided incredible opportunities for Texas pharmacists and helped keep us strong through the sluggish national economy. The Texas Pharmacy Business Council is proud to support him in his ongoing effort to lead our state."

TPBC is a collaboration of American Pharmacies and the Academy of Independent Pharmacists-Texas. It represents more than 1,700 independent pharmacists and small business owners who employ more than 19,000 Texans across the state. TPBC is dedicated to ensuring access to quality pharmacy services, upholding the viability of community pharmacy and preserving the independent pharmacy profession.

"I’m proud of what Texas Pharmacy Business Council members do here in Texas to provide greater access to health care, especially in our rural regions," said Gov. Perry. "These individuals represent the face of small business in Texas and I am honored to have their endorsement. I look forward to working with them to keep taxes low and streamline regulations so that entrepreneurs and business owners are free to succeed in the marketplace."

The Texas Pharmacy Business Council 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 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