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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.
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.”
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.)”
San Angelo Standard-Times Endorses Hank
“East Texas rancher Hank Gilbert knows the issues better than his opponent, entertainer and 2006 independent gubernatorial candidate Kinky Friedman.”
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.”
Bryan-College Station Eagle Endorses Hank Gilbert; Brings Endorsement Number To 54
“If elected, Gilbert said he wants to do a better job marketing Texas agriculture, creating a demand for Texas-branded products. He said the commission must be a better watchdog on food safety. Even if he had a legitimate opponent, Gilbert would stand out. He is knowledgeable and passionate about Texas agriculture.”
