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Thursday, October 09, 2008

RR Commissoner Michael Williams to kick off tour


Texas Railroad Commission Chairman Michael Williams (photo) kicks off statewide "powered by Texas" CNG Bus tour

Chairman Michael Williams,
Texas Railroad Commission, kicks off a three-week, 30+ county statewide bus tour next week in a clean-burning compressed natural gas (CNG) bus.

Williams, who is running for reelection, will underscore his “Powered By Texas” bus as he joins local Republican candidates in various cities throughout the state for Republican get-out-the-vote rallies, math and science summits, and events at CNG filling stations.

“CNG is a clean-burning gas that is abundant here in Texas. We can grow our economy, have a cleaner environment, and achieve energy security. And we can do it right here in Texas,” said Williams, the longest-serving member of the Commission.

“Further, we must encourage our young people to excel in the fields of math and science to grow into tomorrow’s innovators to develop these emerging technologies to meet our future energy needs,” continued Williams.

Honda, Ford, GM, Mercedes and Toyota are already making CNG vehicles or are in the development phase. After-market conversions are also available, including the ability to fill up from a home’s existing natural gas service.

CNG creates Texas jobs, spurs the Texas economy, is better for the environment, and is more affordable. When factoring in the $.50/per gallon federal tax rebate on CNG, Texans can fill up for approximately $1.50 per gallon today. Further, it is up to 90 percent cleaner than gasoline.

“Texans’ cars and trucks can be ‘Powered By Texas’; Texas energy, creating Texas jobs, growing Texas’ economy for a cleaner Texas environment,” concluded Williams.

Williams’ tour highlights the themes of his reelection campaign: pro-growth, clean electricity solutions; developing the alternative transportation fuels market; renewed focus on math and science; and environmentally conscious energy exploration.

The tour kicks off Monday morning, October 13th. The first day schedule is as follows:

WHEN: Monday October 13th
Austin – 7:30 a.m.
Round Rock – 10:45 a.m.
San Marcos – 2:30 p.m.
New Braunfels – 5:00 p.m.

WHERE: Austin
Travis County GOP Headquarters
10711 Burnet Road

Round Rock
Williamson County Republican Women Lunch
Alan R. Baca Center
301 W. Bagdad Ave.

San Marcos
The Quad - Texas State University, LBJ Street-Top of the hill

New Braunfels
Comal County GOP Headquarters
645 Walnut Street

Subsequent stops in the first week include Seguin, San Antonio, Sugar Land, Houston, Hurst, Dallas, Frisco and Rockwall. For more information, log on to
http://www.williamsfortexas.com/

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