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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.
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.”
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.”
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.”
Hank Gilbert Lays Out His Endorsements: Over 50 And Counting
Austin, TX//Candidate for Agriculture Commissioner Hank Gilbert has received more than 50 endorsements from across the state as early voting is set to begin. The endorsements represent an overwhelming show of support for the candidate from a broad array of Democrats.
Mr. Gilbert said, “I’m extremely happy about the show of support. Not only [...]
Hank Gilbert Statement on Todd Staples’ Self Promotion with Tax Dollars
Staples misspent money that could have gone to feed children just to make sure everyone knew he was the Commissioner running the program.
Hank Gilbert Gets Two More Important Endorsements: Seen As The Superior Candidate For Ag Commissioner
Austin, TX// Hank Gilbert’s campaign for the Democratic nomination for Commissioner of Agriculture received another boost today in the form of two important editorial endorsements. Both the Austin Chronicle and the San Antonio Express-News endorsed Hank over his opponent, entertainer Richard ‘Kinky’ Friedman.
Statement from Hank on Charlie Wilson’s Passing
“As it has to many East Texans, news of the death of Rep. Charlie Wilson came as a blow to me. His drive to free Afghanistan is a testament to the adage that one person can make a difference….”
Kinky Helping Rick Perry…Again
“We knew that Kinky’s baggage would be used to damage the Democratic ticket by suppressing minority turnout,” said Gilbert campaign consultant Mike Lavigne referring to questionable comments in the candidate’s recent past. “But we didn’t expect him to dismiss the Democratic gubernatorial nominee before there even was one.
Overwhelming Support for Hank Gilbert Continues To Grow
Hank is continuing to pick up near unanimous support from his fellow Democrats. His endorsements come from all over the state and represents what Gilbert refers to as “serious mainstream Democrats.”
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.
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.
