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

• Thursday, January 31, 2013 • Houston, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. Perry Outlines Legislative Priorities at Greater Houston Partnership
  Gov. Rick Perry visited the Greater Houston Partnership, where he discussed the state of the state and his priorities for the 83rd Legislative Session, particularly his proposals for tax relief, education and infrastructure improvement.
  » Read the Speech: Gov. Perry Outlines Legislative Priorities at Greater Houston Partnership
• Wednesday, January 30, 2013 • Dallas, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. Perry: Technical Skills Expand Opportunities for Texas’ Workforce
  
  Rick Perry visited the Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce, where he discussed the State of the State and his priorities for the 83rd Legislative Session, particularly his proposals for ensuring Texas has a skilled and capable workforce.
  » Read the Speech: Gov. Perry: Technical Skills Expand Opportunities for Texas’ Workforce
• Tuesday, January 29, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Tax Relief, Infrastructure and Education: Priorities to Keep Texas Strong
  
  Gov. Rick Perry delivered his State of the State address to the 83rd Texas Legislature, highlighting our state’s strong economic outlook, and outlining his priorities to keep Texas on an upward trajectory. He called on the Legislature to provide at least $1.8 billion in tax relief, invest in the state’s water and transportation infrastructure and improve access and choice in both public and higher education, including providing South Texas access to the Permanent University Fund. This is Gov. Perry’s seventh State of the State address.
  » Read the Speech: Tax Relief, Infrastructure and Education: Priorities to Keep Texas Strong
• Thursday, January 10, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Speech
  Gov. Perry Gives Remarks at Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Policy Orientation
  
  Gov. Rick Perry gave the opening keynote speech at the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s 11th Annual Policy Orientation for the Texas Legislature.
  + Watch Interview of Brooke Rollins, Texas Public Policy Foundation
  + Watch Interview of Bill Bennett, Radio Host & Former US Secretary of Education
• Wednesday, January 09, 2013 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. Perry, Lt. Gov. Dewhurst, Speaker Straus Focus on Guiding Principles for 83rd Legislative Session
  
  Gov. Rick Perry, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and Speaker Joe Straus met to discuss priorities for the 83rd Legislative Session, primarily their commitment to budget transparency and the conservative fiscal policies that have made Texas a national leader in job creation and prosperity. They also reiterated their focus on working with the Legislature to address the growing demands on our state’s infrastructure, strengthen education for our skilled workforce, and provide tax relief for Texans.
  » Read the Speech: Gov. Perry, Lt. Gov. Dewhurst, Speaker Straus Focus on Guiding Principles for 83rd Legislative Sessi
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