Gov. Perry: Cap and Trade Legislation will Significantly Increase the Cost of Living for Texans

9/22/2009 - AUSTIN - Gov. Rick Perry today underscored the need to pursue innovative energy sources as an alternative to the burdensome regulations associated with proposed federal cap and trade legislation that would increase the cost of living for Texas families and crush Texas and the nations energy producing sectors. The governor spoke at a discussion hosted by the Public Utility Commission of Texas, Texas Railroad Commission and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

for more information: http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/13676/

Key Points:
Gov. Perry underscores negative impact of proposed Waxman-Markey energy bill on Texans

According to the comptroller, the bill could increase the cost of living by $1,200 for Texas families

The governor continues to pursue ways to make alternative energies less expensive rather than increasing the cost of traditional energy

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