Issue Position: Growing Our Economy

Issue Position

Texas has consistently been ranked as one of the best places to do business in the nation, and maintains a steadily robust economy thanks to our low taxes, friendly business climate and effective tort reform. One such example of tort reform that I supported was HB 274, the "Loser Pays" bill that defends small businesses from frivolous lawsuits. But even with our successes, we must remember that government employees and elected officials are not the engines of job creation; rather, that job creation lies in the hands of private citizens and their businesses. The role of the state legislature should be to promote an environment where free enterprise and unencumbered markets can thrive--after that, it's time to get out of the way. When government acts as a market force, it's often in determining how difficult it is for business owners to create jobs and make a profit. The heavier the burden we place on businesses, the harder it is for those businesses to create jobs and stimulate our economy.
Endorsed and designated "Fighter for Free Enterprise" by Texas Association for Business
Endorsed by Texans for Lawsuit Reform

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