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A Note from Hank: Ready to Fight

I am one of those people. Just like each and every one on this list, I get up every morning and earn a living. I decided to run because Texas deserves better.

‘Parasites’ must go, candidate contends

I don’t believe you should spend money you don’t have and i believe we should be better stewards with people’s tax dollars. Unfortunately, under the leadership of this current administration we have in Texas, we’ve done a terrible job at that.”

Gilbert Recieves Endorsements from Key Democratic Groups and Elected Officials

Hank’s campaign to restore competence to the office of Commissioner of Agriculture is gaining momentum daily.

There They Go Again. . .

Gilbert: “First it was $50 billion. Then it was $82 billion. Now Rick Perry’s TXDOT is saying they need $332 BILLION? …”

Hank is a “Key Candidate” in the Lone Star Project’s “strongest slate of Texas Democratic candidates in years “

Gilbert Files For Agriculture Commission Seat

Touts Experience In Industry, Stopping TTC As Key Points That Will Help Him Beat Friedman, Staples

Tejanos Endorsement
  • Hank in the News

  • ‘Parasites’ must go, candidate contends

    ‘Parasites’ must go, candidate contends

    I don’t believe you should spend money you don’t have and i believe we should be better stewards with people’s tax dollars. Unfortunately, under the leadership of this current administration we have in Texas, we’ve done a terrible job at that.”

  • Ag. commissioner candidates demand new relevance for post

    Ag. commissioner candidates demand new relevance for post

    “More emphasis on bioenergy and renewable fuels, calibrating gas pumps, battling the toll roads and eminent domain, and an overhaul of the agency to ensure enough examiners in the field.”

  • Democratic candidates lay out agendas in Lubbock visit

    On day one as commissioner, Gilbert said, his plan would be to call for a restructuring of the Texas Department of Agriculture. “We have way too much being paid on administration and not enough being paid on field staff.”

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  • Common Sense Leadership

  • 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!

  • Gilbert continues to lead on transportation funding

    Gilbert continues to lead on transportation funding

    I intend to tell the Committee that we can solve the transportation crisis in this state, in a fiscally responsible way, without having to sell off our roads to private and foreign companies or incur crushing debt.

  • Gilbert Criticizes Staples’ Delay In Ascertaining Fuel Standards

    “Why wasn’t this a lobby priority for him during the 2007 session? Why was it, like biofuels, something he didn’t act on until he’d been in office for two years?”

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  • On the Campaign Trail

  • 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.

  • A Note from Hank: Ready to Fight

    A Note from Hank: Ready to Fight

    I am one of those people. Just like each and every one on this list, I get up every morning and earn a living. I decided to run because Texas deserves better.

  • Texans for Obama: 1/19/10 -Live Music, Hank Gilbert & “Yes We Cans” Food Drive

    Texans for Obama: 1/19/10 -Live Music, Hank Gilbert & “Yes We Cans” Food Drive

    [ January 19, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] Hank Gilbert is speaking, Tues., Jan. 19th, 6:00pm, Scholz Garten, 1607 San Jacinto, Austin at the Texans for Obama Meeetup.

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  • Watch and Listen to Hank

  • 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?”

  • 10/30/09 – Hank on Your Radio (KOOP)

    10/30/09 – Hank on Your Radio (KOOP)

    Hank on TEXAS POLITICS TODAY hosted by Deece Eckstein and David Kobierowski on KOOP

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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 2010-02-03

    Hank is now off-the-air on @KRLD and thanks Scott for the opportunity to talk about issues. Early Voting starts in 13 days! #txag #txdems #
    Hank says that @todd_staples hasn't kept up with testing fuel pumps. Hank will calibrate weights & measures statewide as Ag Comm. #txag #
    Hank explains to Scott @KRLD that TDA is responsible [...]

  • Hank Gilbert to Testify at Joint Transportation Cmte. Hearing

    Texas Agriculture Commission Candidate Hank Gilbert will testify in front of the Texas House and Senate Joint Transportation Committee hearing today.

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