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Summary

Governor James 'Rick' Richard Perry

Full Name: James 'Rick' Richard Perry
Office: Governor (TX), Republican
First Elected: 11/05/2000
Last Elected: 11/02/2010
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Anita; 2 Children: Griffin, Sydney
Birth Date: 03/04/1950
Birth Place: Paint Creek, TX
Home City: Austin, TX
Religion: Methodist

Recent Public Statements

Gov. Perry Signs Religious Freedoms Bill

June 13, 2013 - Gov. Rick Perry today signed House Bill 308, which allows public school students and staff to use traditional holiday greetings and display religious scenes and ...

Statement by Gov. Rick Perry on FEMA's Denial of Funds for West

June 12, 2013 - Gov. Rick Perry today issued the following statement on FEMA's decision not to release funds to the West disaster effort: "The day of the West ...

Gov. Perry Adds Two Issues to Special Session Call

June 11, 2013 - Gov. Rick Perry today expanded the special session call to include: * Legislation relating to the regulation of abortion procedures, providers and facilities. * Legislation ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 ProEnglish Presidential Candidates Positions on: Amnesty 0%
2012 ProEnglish Presidential Candidates Positions on: Multiculturalism & Assimilation 0%
2012 ProEnglish Presidential Candidates Positions on: Official English 100%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $20,593,581.15
Total Spent $20,199,068.69
Cash On Hand $394,512.46
Debt $0.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 12/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Rick Perry refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Contact Information

Campaign Email
campaign@rickperry.org

Campaign Webmail
http://www.rickperry.org/contact-us/

Campaign Website
http://www.rickperry.org/

Campaign Website - Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/GovernorPerry

Campaign Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/#!/governorperry

Campaign Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/#!/TeamRickPerry

Campaign
Texans for Rick Perry Private Mailbox 217, Post Office Box 2013
Austin, TX 78768
Phone: 512-478-3276
Fax: 512-478-4734

Campaign
Post Office Box 12726
Austin, TX 78711
Phone: 855-887-5627

Capitol Webmail
http://www.governor.state.tx.us/contact

Capitol Website
http://www.governor.state.tx.us/

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/govperry

Capitol
Office of the Governor
Post Office Box 12428
Austin, TX 78711-2428
Phone: 512-463-2000
Phone: 512-463-1782
Fax: 512-463-1849
Toll Free: 800-843-5789

Capitol
State Insurance Building
1100 San Jacinto
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512-463-2000
Phone: 512-463-1782
Fax: 512-463-1849
Toll Free: 800-843-5789

Key Staff
Brian Newby
Chief of Staff
Post Office Box 12428
Austin, TX 78711
Phone: 512-463-2000
Fax: 512-463-5571

Key Staff
Robert Black
Director of Communications
Post Office Box 12428
Austin, TX 78711
Phone: 512-463-2000
Fax: 512-463-5571

Key Staff
Kimberly Snyder
Director of Scheduling & Advance
Post Office Box 12428
Austin, TX 78711
Phone: 512-463-2000
Fax: 512-463-5571

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