Most Texans believe that our policymakers should keep state spending on a tight leash, even with a record budget surplus. And the best way to prevent government from growing without bounds in good economic times is through a judicious combination of tax cuts and spending restraints. These two measures can force state government to become lean and stay trim during good times and bad. She has an unwavering commitment to free markets, smaller government, lower taxes, and educational excellence for all Texas children. These goals can be achieved by adhering to the simple set of principles in the box above.
Nothing is more important than education.
She will see to it that more of every education dollar goes directly into the classroom where it belongs. Raise the bar on student performance. State law should offer incentives to businesses that assist in the educational process by providing early childhood education programs, adult education programs, or free or low-cost facilities for schools. Help school districts funnel more of every education dollar into the classroom. The Comptroller's office should provide research and technical assistance to school districts to help them streamline administration and drive more dollars into the classroom.