Encouraging Stronger Families and Healthier Citizens
Gov. Perry is committed to building a stronger, healthier Texas with a citizenry that enjoys a fit, healthy, and safe lifestyle. Acknowledging that the family is the essential building block of a strong state, Gov. Perry has advocated strongly for a number of initiatives that protect marriage, strengthen parental rights and provide children the best opportunity to succeed in life. Although the state can never assume responsibility for an individual’s lifestyle choices, government can and must encourage Texans to make healthier, more responsible choices.
Stronger Families | Healthier Citizens
Areas of Focus
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Stronger Families
Children who grow up in a supportive environment with significant parental involvement typically make better decisions, work harder in school and enjoy a more prosperous life. With the goal of strengthening Texas families, Gov. Perry has encouraged a number of significant reforms that have improved a parent’s right to influence their children and improved the safety net for children in unstable circumstances. These efforts and others like them will continue to strengthen families, building a firm foundation for generations to come.
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Healthier Citizens
Unhealthy lifestyle choices not only diminish one’s quality of life, but these choices also lead to higher medical costs and a reduced life expectancy. In a world where health care is increasingly more expensive, a state of more than 23 million people can incur massive costs in a hurry. Gov. Perry has worked diligently to emphasize preventive health care measures, increase access to health care for all Texans, and promote the use of technology to improve quality of care. Efforts ranging from increased immunizations for children to championing the development of the Cancer Research Institute will continue to improve health and wellness across the state.
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