Issue Position: Budget and the Economy

Issue Position

Budget and the Economy

The past decade has seen impressive growth in the Texas economy, with a low-tax, business friendly environment, we have much to be proud of. However, this year the Legislature chose to spend 26% more than they did during the previous biennium. This kind of fiscal irresponsibility threatens the foundation of Texas' success by leaving little in state bank accounts during a time of economic turmoil. As a State Senator, I will always fight to pass a budget free of accounting tricks and decline to pass on debt to future generations. I will also fight to repeal the business franchise tax and end corporate subsidies that choose winners and losers in private business.

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