Gov. Rick Perry gives about 500 supporters 24 hours' notice of his appointments, his campaign director said Tuesday.

Luis Saenz said the practice is "not a big deal" when a reporter asked about an e-mail sent by Perry's campaign Monday identifying the governor's next appointee to the Texas Supreme Court. Perry publicly announced the nomination of Phil Johnson, a member of the 7th Court of Appeals in Amarillo, on Tuesday.

The e-mail, sent by Teresa Spears, Perry's campaign director of organization, states, "Just as a reminder, these 24-hour notices are intended for our Rick Perry Chairs and Steering Committee."

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