Archive for 2010
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.
Tweets on 2010-03-03
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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
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.
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.
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
Thank you to Democracy for America for your support! #txdems #txlege #txag #
Join Rep. Eddie Rodriguez for a Meet & Greet at Serranos, 1111 Red River, in Austin from 6pm to 7pm tomorrow evening! #txledge #txag #
Having a great time in the Valley. Check out what I've been up to at http://bit.ly/aKpKD8 #txledge #txdems #txgov [...]
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.)”
