"Together, we can make Texas a better place and we can do so in a way that brings civility and respect to the political process."
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Serving as Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives is a great privilege and a profound responsibility. As the Chamber’s presiding officer, I believe my job as Speaker begins with listening: listening to the diverse members of the Texas House, and listening to the people of Texas who sent us to Austin to represent them.
All of us, Republican, Democrat and Independent, urban, suburban and rural, share the common goal of making Texas the best place to live, work and raise a family. We all want economic opportunity, quality jobs, great public schools and a cleaner environment. Together, we can make Texas a better place and we can do so in a way that brings civility and respect to the political process. I welcome your ideas and input.
Texas House Speaker Joe Straus today released campaign finance reports that show he and the Texas House Leadership Fund have contributed more than a quarter million dollars to Republican incumbents and candidates for the Texas House, believed to be the earliest a Speaker has ever made direct contributions in House races.
Read Speaker Joe Straus’ opinion editorial in today’s Austin American-Statesman:
“Over the next few years, Texans will face higher federal income taxes and other increases in federal tariffs, including Social Security and Medicare, as a result of federal health care legislation. These demands imposed by the federal government make it all the more imperative that the Legislature address the budget shortfall without raising taxes. Tax increases harm economic growth and hinder our ability to create jobs.”
“I am confident that, in the long run, the process of identifying cuts, savings and greater efficiencies will make our state stronger. I know we will emerge from the recession and begin to grow again, and making the right decisions now will prepare us for continued growth and prosperity in the future.”
“…I applaud the Speaker’s comments to the committee in urging them to follow the cost-cutting lead of their constituents.”
“I look forward to working with Speaker Straus and our conservative leaders in finding the creative solutions and choices to bring Texas through this upcoming session in a position of economic strength.”
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