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Gilbert: Perry Misguided In Claiming EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Decision Hurts Texas Agriculture

Hank Gilbert slammed Texas Governor Rick Perry for continuing to perpetuate the falsehood that the Environmental Protection Agency’s finding that greenhouse gases represent a public health threat will harm Texas agriculture.

Thank You Texas Democrats – The Fight Begins Today

Last night, voters in the Texas Democratic Primary made me their nominee for Commissioner of Agriculture. I’m humbled by their support and excited by the opportunity.

Join Hank on Election Night!

Join Hank, family, friends and supporters in Tyler, TX on election night, March 2nd at the Down Under Pub starting at 5PM to watch as election results come in.

Democratic hopeful Gilbert says Ag Department lacks leadership

Gilbert: “We’re on the verge of losing a lot of small family farms, and big ag is just waiting to snatch them up.”

The Houston Chronicle Endorses Hank Gilbert For Agriculture Commissioner

“…the Chronicle recommends native Houstonian and longtime Northeast Texas rancher Hank Gilbert. (Kinky Friedman’s jokey candidacy does not deserve serious consideration.)”

Statement by Hank Gilbert Regarding the Texas Lawsuit Against the EPA

“an inexcusable waste of money we don’t have since we are facing a budget, largely the responsibility of these men, that will be in deficit in the next biennium to the tune of $15-20 billion.”

  • Hank in the News

  • Gilbert talks issues facing agriculture

    Gilbert talks issues facing agriculture

    “Texans are leaving billions on the table for others to take,” Gilbert said. “It’s time we start collecting some of that.”

  • The State’s Poor and Hungry Deserve Better: Staples Provides Little Hope

    “Using the hungry as a tool to garner votes is about as low as it gets,” said Hank Gilbert, “especially when its done to cover up our state’s fiscal mismanagement.”

  • Ag Commissioner Hopeful Visits Athens

    Ag Commissioner Hopeful Visits Athens

    Gilbert is tired of seeing agricultural producers seeing so little of the profits, and the big money going out of state to businesses in places like Omaha and Kansas CIty, where their wrappers are slapped on Texas grown beef.

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  • Common Sense Leadership

  • Gilbert: Perry Misguided In Claiming EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Decision Hurts Texas Agriculture

    Gilbert: Perry Misguided In Claiming EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Decision Hurts Texas Agriculture

    Hank Gilbert slammed Texas Governor Rick Perry for continuing to perpetuate the falsehood that the Environmental Protection Agency’s finding that greenhouse gases represent a public health threat will harm Texas agriculture.

  • Statement by Hank Gilbert Regarding the Texas Lawsuit Against the EPA

    Statement by Hank Gilbert Regarding the Texas Lawsuit Against the EPA

    “an inexcusable waste of money we don’t have since we are facing a budget, largely the responsibility of these men, that will be in deficit in the next biennium to the tune of $15-20 billion.”

  • A Real Plan for Texas Agriculture

    A Real Plan for Texas Agriculture

    Join me! With your support we will send Todd Staples back to his appraisal business in November!

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  • On the Campaign Trail

  • Thank You Texas Democrats - The Fight Begins Today

    Thank You Texas Democrats – The Fight Begins Today

    Last night, voters in the Texas Democratic Primary made me their nominee for Commissioner of Agriculture. I’m humbled by their support and excited by the opportunity.

  • Join Hank on Election Night!

    Join Hank on Election Night!

    Join Hank, family, friends and supporters in Tyler, TX on election night, March 2nd at the Down Under Pub starting at 5PM to watch as election results come in.

  • Todd Staples Wasting Tax Dollars For Self Promotion

    Todd Staples Wasting Tax Dollars For Self Promotion

    Gilbert (a staunch supporter of the federal school nutrition program in Texas): “He is taking advantage of federal tax dollars that would be better spent feeding kids in the summertime.

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  • Watch and Listen to Hank

  • Hank Stops by Fox4 (SETX-TV) in Beaumont (video)

    Hank Stops by Fox4 (SETX-TV) in Beaumont (video)

    Excellent interview with Fox4 (SETX-TV) in Beaumont. Take a few minutes to watch, you’ll be glad you did.

  • 2/3/10: Hank on KRLD

    2/3/10: Hank on KRLD

    Hear Hank on KLRD’s “Beyond the Headlines with Scott Braddock” onNews Radio 1080 out of Dallas.

  • Hank Gilbert Takes a Stand. Again.

    Hank Gilbert Takes a Stand. Again.

    or, “What Are the Others Waiting for?”

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  • Gilbert Proposes Sweeping Reforms, Return To Pay-Go For Transportation Infrastructure

    Gilbert Proposes Sweeping Reforms, Return To Pay-Go For Transportation Infrastructure

    Says Texas Must End “Tax And Toll Policy,” Make TxDOT More Responsive

  • Tweets on 2010-03-03

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  • Tweets on 2010-03-03

    Now it's time to fight for the future of our children and our state! http://www.hankgilbert.com #txdems #txag #txlege #vote #
    I'm pleased to be part of the team that Texans will choose in November to restore prosperity and a strong economy to our state. #txag #
    Thank you, I am humbled by your support and excited about [...]

  • Democracy for America Endorses Hank

    Democracy for America Endorses Hank

    DFA: “Hank Gilbert is a real grassroots progressive. He came up short in his 2006 race for Agriculture Commissioner, but he never stopped fighting for Texas — traveling across the state to stand up for Texans’ rights.”

  • Tweets on 2010-02-24

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    Join Rep. Eddie Rodriguez for a Meet & Greet at Serranos, 1111 Red River, in Austin from 6pm to 7pm tomorrow evening! #txledge #txag #
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