Texas

Adds 32 counties to list of areas threatened by fires

Feb. 29, 2008 -- AUSTIN – Texas Governor Rick Perry today renewed a disaster proclamation, originally issued Jan. 29, to address the threat of wildfires across the state. In the updated proclamation, 32 additional counties are identified as threatened or impacted by wildfires, making a total of 216 counties at risk. To date, fires have burned more than 500,000 acres and threatened 2,158 homes, destroyed 50 homes and damaged 35 homes.    » read more »

February 26, 2008, Houston, TX - Today, former Texas Governor Mark White endorsed Barack Obama for President, citing his plan to provide universal healthcare coverage and ability to stand up to the special interests in Washington that have blocked so much progress in recent years. Governor White's endorsement is the first by a Texas governor in this election.    » read more »

In New TV ad, Barack Obama Vows to Cut Taxes for Working Americans and Seniors

February 24, 2008, Austin, TX - Senator Barack Obama's Texas campaign began airing a thirty-second spot, entitled "Need." Obama describes American workers as the "bedrock" of our economy and offers his plan to reverse the widening gap between the middle class and the wealthy.    » read more »

Austin, TX, February 22, 2008 -- Barack Obama will stand up to special interests and bring people together to create a $4,000 tuition tax credit, increase Pell Grants, and eliminate wasteful bank subsidies    » read more »

February 22, 2008, Austin, TX - United States Senator Barack Obama issued the following statement today after learning of the death of the police officer guarding Senator Hillary Clinton's motorcade in Dallas:

"I was deeply saddened to hear about this tragic accident, and my thoughts and prayers go out to the family of the fallen police officer, Victor Lozada-Tiada. This is a painful reminder of the risks our law enforcement officers undertake each day in the service of others, and why they deserve not only our gratitude, but our abiding respect and admiration."    » read more »

2/23/2008 -- The Hillary Clinton campaign today unveiled four new ads across Ohio and Texas. The 60-second ad called "Resolved" is airing in both Ohio and Texas. "Deliver," a 30-second ad, is airing across Texas. "Proud" and "Level," both 30-second ads, are airing in Ohio.

See below for the full scripts of the ads.

1. "Resolved"
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2/21/2008, Houston, TX –Former U.S. Representative Chris Bell today announced his endorsement of Hillary Clinton for President.    » read more »

February 19, 2008, Austin, TX - In his first major stop of the Texas primary campaign, Senator Barack Obama sat down with San Antonio-area residents this afternoon to discuss his commitment to cracking down on lenders who take advantage of working families. Citing the more than $185 million spent by lenders on Washington lobbying over the last several years, Senator Obama pointed to the mortgage crisis as yet another example of why we need a President who will stand up to special interests on behalf of American families.    » read more »

2/20/2008, Austin, TX - Today the Clinton campaign announced that former U.S. Congressman and Texas Supreme Court Justice Bob Gammage is endorsing Hillary Clinton for President, demonstrating its continued momentum across the Lone Star State.    » read more »

Former U.S. Rep. and Texas Attorney General Jim Mattox, Former U.S. Rep. Chapman, and State Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos Endorse Hillary Clinton

2/18/2008, Austin, TX - Texans for Hillary announced today the support of three influential Texas leaders –Former U.S. Congressman and Texas Attorney General Jim Mattox, former U.S. Congressman Jim Chapman, and State Senator Gonzalo Barrientos - who will mobilize grassroots support within their communities for Hillary ahead of the March 4 Texas primary and caucus.    » read more »

Former State Senator Barrientos joins other Latino Officials in Backing Hillary Clinton

2/18/2008, Texas - Citing her 35 years of strength and experience, former State Senator Gonzalo Barrientos endorsed Sen. Hillary Clinton for President.    » read more »

February 18, 2008 -- Little Rock, AR – Former Arkansas Governor and Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee will campaign at the following events in Texas on Wednesday, February 20, and Thursday, February 21, 2008.

NOTE: Subject to change.

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

7:30 p.m. CT – Plano, TX – Attends "Huckabee for President" Rally in the Conference Center at the Spring Creek Campus of Collin County Community College, located at 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway.

Thursday, February 21, 2008

8:00 a.m. CT – Houston, TX – Attends "Huckabee for President" Rally. Details TBA.    » read more »

February 12, 2008 -- Texans should be aware of a scam that has emerged in connection with the proposed federal economic stimulus package. Under recently passed legislation, the IRS will mail tax rebate checks to eligible Texans over the next few months. President Bush has indicated he will sign the package into law on Wednesday.    » read more »

Environment Secretary to Testify at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Hearing Tomorrow

February 12, 2008 -- SANTA FE – New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson sent a letter to Texas Governor Rick Perry today expressing New Mexico’s continued opposition to the potential renewal of the Asarco Inc. copper smelter air permit. A hearing on the permit is scheduled for Wednesday, February 13 in Austin, Texas.    » read more »

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