Through this manual and other human resource management programs, we seek to facilitate the development and maintenance of a professional environment where we all work together to achieve the mission we have accepted on behalf of the citizens of Texas. In developing and applying the human resource management policy and procedure that is contained in this manual, we are mindful of Vision Texas , the Governor s basic framework for the strategic planning process. It provides us guidance in developing both our strategic plan, the Natural Agenda , and our internal operating policy. Vision Texas emphasizes the idea that our greatest resource is our people. It is up to each individual, not government, to make responsible decision about his or her life.
Personal responsibility is the key to a just society.
State employees, too, must be accountable for their actions. On one hand, we must manage and protect our natural and cultural resources. At the same time, we must generate increased revenue by adding value through more and better public services. We affirm that a culturally diverse well-trained staff will best achieve this balance. Providing outdoor experiences, whereby young minds form values, will be our greatest contribution to the future.