Gov. Perry believes that dollars do more to create jobs and prosperity in the hands of the people, not in the hands of government, which is why he is committed to balancing the state budget without raising taxes. In these difficult economic times, state government must do what families and businesses across Texas have been doing – separate wants from needs, identify priorities, and reduce spending.

As we work through the budget process this session, Gov. Perry is committed to working with lawmakers to identify savings, make government more streamlined and efficient, and cut spending while protecting essential services. He’s also committed to strengthening the principles that have helped Texas lead the nation in job creation for the past decade and avoid the worst of the national economic recession. This includes keeping taxes low, maintaining a reasonable and predictable regulatory climate and fair legal system, and supporting an accountable education system.

Strengthening these sound, conservative fiscal principles will help ensure Texas continues to be the best place to live, work and raise a family.

Action Items

» Gov. Perry successfully worked with lawmakers to pass a balanced budget that protects essential services without raising taxes, while maintaining more than $6 billion in the state's Rainy Day Fund which will keep the state equipped to respond to potential natural disasters or ongoing national economic challenges.

» The governor kept his promise in 2009 to cut taxes on small businesses, cutting taxes for 40,000 small businesses. This session, he successfully fought to extend those cuts until 2014.

» The governor signed HB 4 during the regular session, which reduces spending on state government in the current biennium (2010-11) by more than $1 billion.

News & Announcements

• Monday, May 21, 2012 • Austin, Texas • Noteworthy
  Texas Budget Compact, Pt. 3: No Tax Hikes
  
  
  One of the principles that separates Texas from the rest of the pack is our steadfast refusal to overburden taxpayers.
• Monday, May 14, 2012 • Austin, Texas • Noteworthy
  Texas Budget Compact, Pt. 2: Spending Limit
  
  
  Keeping a tight rein on spending means fostering a solid, predictable economy, and a state government that doesn’t put off tough decisions until they create major complications.
• Friday, May 11, 2012 • Austin, Texas • Noteworthy
  Texas Budget Compact, Pt. 1: Truth in Budgeting
  
  
  Truth in budgeting effectively means hitting the reset button on our budgeting process and putting an end to budgetary tricks and maneuvers that produce nothing but short-term solutions and long-term confusion.
• Tuesday, April 24, 2012 • Austin, Texas • Editorial
  An Opportunity to Strengthen the Texas Budget Process
  In less than a year, newly-elected members of the 83rd Legislature will take their seats and begin crafting the budget for the next biennium. This two-year state budget is a particularly important piece of legislation; one that can chart the course for our state for many years, even decades, to come.
• Wednesday, April 18, 2012 • Plano, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. Perry Presents Texas Budget Compact to Texas Business Leaders
  
  
  Gov. Rick Perry attended the Plano Chamber of Commerce’s Quarterly Luncheon to discuss the Texas Budget Compact, composed of five key principles for a stronger Texas, and to address the health of Texas’ economy. The governor met with local business leaders during a roundtable discussion prior to the luncheon to listen to their concerns and get feedback on how to maintain the state’s competitive economic edge.
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