FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Texas Oil & Gas Association
Dec. 2, 2011

Austin, TX – The following statement in response to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s six month extension of the final determination for the proposed listing of the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard should be attributed to Debbie Hastings, Vice President of Environmental Affairs of the Texas Oil and Gas Association:

It’s no secret that I’ve supported Texas hosting a Formula 1 race since 2008. I believe a well-organized event of this magnitude can be a tremendous benefit to Texas if done right. Investors, businesses and event organizers want to come to Texas because we’ve developed an economic climate that is attractive, our state is a great location for events, and we’ve got space and potential to grow.

The Kingsville Chapter of Navy League held its 41st Annual Combined
Service Club Luncheon November 10 where the Outstanding Junior Officer,
Enlisted Volunteer and Military Spouse at Naval Air Station Kingsville
were honored.Texas Comptroller Susan Combs was the keynote speaker.

Pictured are (l-r): Kingsville (TX) Mayor Sam Fugate, Dr. Joy Alonzo (wife of VT-21 Skipper CDR Quino Alonzo), Military Spouse of the Year; LT Michael D. Galdieri,
Junior Officer of the Year; The Honorable Susan Combs, Texas

Today, we recognize our courageous Veterans, and I encourage each of you to take the time to give thanks to those who served our country, in wartime or peacetime.
Please pause to acknowledge their brave contributions to our national security, and show a Veteran your gratitude so they know our country’s undying appreciation for their service. Without their courage and dedication, we could not enjoy the freedom we have today.

This weekend, starting as soon as the clock strikes 12:01AM on
Friday, Texans from across the state will enjoy their yearly tax-free
weekend.

On my agency Web site you'll find a list of tax-free items:
http://www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/taxpubs/tx98_490/tx98_490.html

For the 13th year in a row, parents and students will enjoy tax
exemption on most back-to-school clothing, shoes, backpacks and school
supplies under $100. Texans who don’t want to brave the stores to do
their shopping can also buy tax-free items from Internet or catalog
sellers that do business in the state.

Austin, TX – Stakeholders including a committee of energy industry representatives and Texas Comptroller Susan Combs met with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regional director for ecological services today to discuss the agency’s proposed listing of the dunes sagebrush lizard on the endangered species list.

The Friends of Susan Combs Committee is pleased to announce our Finance Team, which includes 250 statewide members to date. We appreciate the tremendous support across the state.

"Susan has led the charge for efficiency and transparency in our state government. The Finance Team shows strong support across the state for Susan and her relentless efforts to keep Texas on the path of economic prosperity," Woody Hunt, Statewide Finance Chairman said.

The following individuals have signed up with Susan’s campaign, with more individuals expected to be added in the coming months:

"Texas lost a great leader today with the passing of former Governor Bill Clements. My deepest sympathies go to his wife, Rita Crocker Clements, and to his family.

Governor Clements set a high mark of achievement as Texas Governor, the first Republican elected Governor of Texas since Reconstruction and the first elected to serve two four-year terms. Before his entrance into Texas elective office, Governor Clements served as Deputy Secretary of Defense under Presidents Nixon and Ford.

Susan Combs is a strong conservative leader in the same tradition as those brave men and women, who fought for our freedoms and built our state into the legend it is today. She has long stood strong for private property rights and it was her bill in 1995 that inspired other states across the country to follow our lead.