SusanCombs.com
Title
Susan Combs for Texas Comptroller
Description
Prior to her 1998 election as Texas Agriculture Commissioner, Susan Combs served two terms in the Texas House of Representatives, where she successfully sponsored and passed landmark private property rights legislation. Working side by side with then Governor Bush, she worked to rewrite the Juvenile Justice Code in 1995. She also wrote and passed legislation establishing an accountability system for our state's public schools as well as legislation making state agencies more fiscally responsible. Susan Combs authored legislation on tort reform, vital to the state's business community.
As the first woman ever elected Commissioner of Agriculture, Susan Combs has made rural economic development and marketing Texas agricultural products top priorities in her administration. No one has been a better friend of rural Texas than Susan Combs. Susan Combs has also launched an innovative effort to promote tourism in small towns across the state, resulting in measurable revenue increases for those areas. Her award-winning marketing program is a huge benefit to participants who have experienced increased sales and revenue.
Susan Combs was inducted into the Texas Women's Hall of Fame in 2004 for her dedication and commitment providing healthy foods for Texas schools and for her high-profile efforts to enhance rural economic development. She has also been committed to strengthening the Texas agriculture industry. Her efforts have been recognized by Progressive Farmer, which named her Leader of the year in Texas Agriculture for 2002.
Languages
English
Contact
- Friends of Susan Combs
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- Austin TX
- US 78716
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