Texas Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse PAC Endorses Gov. Perry for Re-election

AUSTIN – Gov. Perry today received the endorsement of the Texas Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse PAC (RN/APN PAC) which represents the political arm of four statewide nursing associations: Texas Nurses Association (TNA), Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice (CNAP), Texas Association of Nurse Anesthetists (TANA) and Texas Nurse Practitioners (TNP).

“Gov. Perry’s solid record of supporting Texas nurses speaks volumes,” said Susan Sportsman, a registered nurse and president of TNA. “Under his leadership $100 million has been dedicated to nursing education to address our needs. Gov. Perry continues to demonstrate his support by ensuring we have the resources we need to continue providing quality health care for Texans.”

“Gov. Perry recognizes the essential role advanced practice nurses play in providing primary care and other essential health care services,” said Jean Gisler, a family nurse practitioner and chair of CNAP. “The governor has helped sustain quality health care for families across the state and his support makes us proud to endorse him for the general election.”

The Texas Nurses Association seeks to promote excellence in nursing by helping nurses achieve quality patient care through high standards of practice, legislative involvement, and public policy advocacy. The mission of the Coalition for Nurses in Advance Practice is to create a legal and regulatory climate in which Texas Advanced Practice Nurses can use their full potential to improve the health and well-being of all Texans. The Texas Association of Nurse Anesthetists works to advance patient safety and the profession of nurse anesthesia. Texas Nurse Practitioners works to promote the professional excellence of nurse practitioners, and to support quality health care through leadership, education and advocacy.

“Nurses play a vital role in providing quality patient care for families across our state,” said Gov. Perry. “I’m honored to receive the endorsement of the Texas Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse PAC and proud of what we’ve accomplished together to address the nursing needs in Texas. I look forward to building on this success so that our health care system can be more affordable and accessible to all Texans.”

The Texas Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse PAC joins the following organizations in their endorsement of Gov. Perry in the general election:

Amigos de Patriotas
Associated Builders and Contractors of Texas PAC
Associated General Contractors of America Texas Building Branch PAC
Associated Security Services and Investigators of the State of Texas
Automotive Parts and Services Association
BEEF-PAC of Texas Cattle Feeders Association
Boating Trades Association of Texas PAC
Career Colleges and Schools of Texas
Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas
Conservative Hispanic Society
Council for Citizens Against Government Waste PAC
“C” Club of Houston
Dallas Police Association
Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert
Dental Laboratory Association of Texas PAC
Exotic Wildlife Association
Farouk Shami
Fraternal Order of Police Texas State Lodge
Harris County Deputies Organization
Houston Police Officers’ Union
Houston Police Retired Officers Association
Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association Local 341
Houston Realty Business Coalition
Independent Bankers Association of Texas
National Federation of Independent Business-Texas
National Rifle Association PVF
Outdoor Advertising Association of Texas
Pasadena Police Officer’s Union
President (former) George H.W. Bush and former First Lady Barbara Bush
Recreational Fishing Alliance
Republican National Hispanic Assembly Texas Chapter
San Antonio (former) Mayor Ed Garza
San Antonio Police Officers Association
Sheriff Arvin West, Hudspeth County
Sheriff Clint McDonald, Terrell County
Sheriff Danny Dominguez, Presidio County
Sheriff Eusevio Salinas, Zavala County
Sheriff Rene Fuentes, Starr County
Sheriff Rick McIvor, Jeff Davis County
Sheriff Ronny Dodson, Brewster County
Sheriff Sigifredo Gonzalez Jr., Zapata County
Sheriff Thomas Herrera, Maverick County
Southwest Movers Association
Southwest Tow Operators Association
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
Texas Academy of Physician Assistants PAC
Texas Aggregates and Concrete Association
Texas Agricultural Aviation Association PAC
Texas Alliance for Life PAC
Texas Allied Poultry Association
Texas Ambulatory Surgery Center Society PAC
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association PAC
Texas Apartment Association
Texas Association for Interior Design
Texas Association of Builders HOMEPAC
Texas Association of Business BACPAC
Texas Association of Campground Owners
Texas Association of Dairymen PAC
Texas Association of Manufacturers
Texas Association of Licensed Investigators
Texas Association of Realtors ®
Texas Auto Dealers Association Auto PAC
Texas Beverage Association
Texas Broiler Council
Texas Building Owners and Managers Association
Texas Burglar and Fire Alarm Association
Texas Chapter of the American College of Cardiology Heart PAC
Texas Chemical Council
Texas Chiropractic Association
Texas Civil Justice League PAC
Texas Construction Association PAC
Texas Crane Association
Texas Dental Association DENPAC
Texas Department of Public Safety Officers Association PAC
Texas Economic Development Council PAC
Texas Egg Council
Texas Forestry Association Forestry PAC
Texas Home School Coalition PAC
Texas Hospital Association HOSPAC
Texas Locksmiths Association
Texas Medical Association TEXPAC
Texas Medical Defense PAC
Texas Motor Transportation Association Truck PAC
Texas Municipal Police Association
Texas Nursery and Landscape Association PAC
Texas Oil and Gas Association PAC
Texas Ophthalmological Association
Texas Optometric Association PAC
Texas Organization of Residential Care Homes
Texas Pest Control Association
Texas Pharmacy Association PharmPAC
Texas Pharmacy Business Council
Texas Podiatric Medical Association
Texas Poultry Federation
Texas Poultry Improvement Association
Texas Process Servers Association
Texas Property Rights Association
Texas Quarter Horse Association
Texas Radiological Society PAC
Texas Recreational Fishing Alliance
Texas Recreational Vehicle Association
Texas Restaurant Association PAC
Texas Retailers Association PAC
Texas Right to Life PAC
Texas Society of Anesthesiologists PAC
Texas Society of Professional Engineers
Texas Society of Professional Surveyors PAC
Texas State Association of Fire Fighters
Texas State Rifle Association PAC
Texas Travel Industry Association
Texas Turkey Federation
Texas Wildlife Association
Wholesale Beer Distributors of Texas PAC