From: http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/16250/
Gov. Perry Adds Sanctuary Cities to Special Session Call
Also adds Secure Communities and issuance of Texas driver license
Tuesday, June 07, 2011
Gov. Rick Perry announced the addition of legislation relating to the abolishment of sanctuary cities, the use of the federal Secure Communities program by law enforcement agencies, and the issuance of driver’s licenses and personal identification certificates to the special session call.
“Texas owes it to the brave law enforcement officials, who put their lives on the line every day to protect our families and communities, to give them the discretion they need to adequately do their jobs,” Gov. Perry said. “Abolishing sanctuary cities in Texas, using the federal Secure Communities program and ensuring that only individuals who are here legally can obtain a valid Texas driver’s license sends a clear message that Texas will not turn a blind eye to those breaking our laws.”
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From: http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/16104/
Statement by Gov. Rick Perry on House Passage of House Bill 12
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
“I applaud members of the House for passing legislation that will ban sanctuary cities in Texas and commend Rep. Burt Solomons’ leadership on this issue, which will strengthen the discretion our law enforcement officers need to effectively protect Texans. I hope the Senate will take quick action on this important legislation.”
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From: http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/16335/
Statement by Gov. Rick Perry Regarding Sanctuary City Legislation
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Gov. Rick Perry today released the following statement regarding sanctuary city legislation:
“As the special session appears to be winding down, I am disappointed the Legislature did not address sanctuary cities. Working with legislative leaders last weekend, we worked to include sanctuary city legislation in Senate Bill 1. Unfortunately, SB1 Conference Committee Chairman Robert Duncan ultimately refused to allow language related to the ban of sanctuary cities into the final version of Senate Bill 1. Because of this action, the special session will not provide our peace officers with the discretion they need to adequately keep Texans safe from those that would do them harm.”
Gov. Perry Takes a Major Step in Securing the Integrity of the Electoral Process
Signs legislation requiring voters to present photo ID at polling places
Friday, May 27, 2011
http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/16189/
Gov. Rick Perry today ceremonially signed Senate Bill 14, which requires voters to present photo identification at a polling place. The governor was joined by Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, House Speaker Joe Straus, Sen. Troy Fraser, Rep. Patricia Harless, and other state lawmakers for the signing ceremony.
“The right to vote is simply too important for us to take the act of voting lightly,” Gov. Perry said. “Today with the signing of this bill, we take a major step forward in securing the integrity of the ballot box and protecting the most cherished right we enjoy as citizens.”