Issue Position: Promoting Fiscal Responsibility

Issue Position

I oppose any new taxes--period. But it's more than that. You see, I didn't go to Austin to grow government; I went protect citizens from government. Fiscal responsibility isn't simply balancing a budget. The true conservative standard is not only paying your bills, but also knowing what bills to incur. To do that, we've got to make sure that we're funding the essential elements of state government and consequently deciding what non-essential functions can be reduced or even eliminated. During my first legislative session as a Texas Senator, I consistently fought to save our Rainy Day Fund--not just part of it, but all of it. I was a consistent voice in defense of your taxpayer dollars this session, and I'm proud to say that we balanced the Texas budget, made $1 billion in important reductions and left $6 billion of the Rainy Day Fund untouched--all without raising taxes on Texas citizens and businesses.
Endorsed, "A+" rated and designated "Taxpayer Champion" by Texans for Fiscal Responsibility, the leading taxpayer watchdog group in Texas

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