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At Governor Greg Abbott's request, President Trump issues a disaster proclamation for the state, freeing up federal aid for the worst-affected areas.
2017-08-26

President-elect Trump announces former Governor of Texas Rick Perry is his choice to be Secretary of Energy.
2016-12-13

The 2016 Republican National Convention gets underway in Cleveland, Ohio. With the day's theme being national and local security, notable speakers include reality television star Willie Robertson, actor Scott Baio, former Governor of Texas Rick Perry, former Mayor of New York City Rudy Giuliani, Milwaukee County sheriff David Clarke, retired United States Army lieutenant general Michael T. Flynn and Melania Trump, wife of presumptive Republican nominee for President of the United States Donald Trump.
2016-07-18

Former Governor of Texas and Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry endorses Donald Trump for president and says he is open to being Trump's vice-presidential running mate.
2016-05-5

Texas Governor Greg Abbott declares nine counties in the southeastern part of the state disaster areas.
2016-04-18

Former Governor of Texas Rick Perry announces that he will be a candidate for the Republican Party.
2015-06-4

The Governor of Texas Greg Abbott asks for a Presidential declaration of a disaster to obtain United States Government assistance for the worst affected areas of the state.
2015-05-29

Texas Governor Rick Perry is indicted on felony charges for abuse of power. He is accused of coercing a District Attorney who had been convicted of drunk driving to resign by threatening to veto funding for state public corruption prosecutors.
2014-08-15

Governor of Texas Rick Perry, the longest serving governor in his home state, announces he will not seek a fourth term.
2013-07-8

Rick Perry drops out of the 2012 Republican Party presidential primaries and endorses rival candidate Newt Gingrich.
2012-01-19