Taxes & Spending

Testimony: Conservative Path to Limiting the Footprint of Government, Texas House

Testimony presented to the House Appropriations Committee to strengthen Texas’ limit on appropriations by the Honorable Talmadge Heflin.  Texas has done better economically and fiscally than most states during the last fifteen years. However, one area that still needs improvement is consistently controlling the state’s budget growth. Since all government spending must ultimately be paid for by taxation, limiting budget increases is essential for a competitive economy that supports prosperity.

May 18, 2016
Taxes & Spending

Testimony: Conservative Path to Limiting the Footprint of Government, Texas Senate

Testimony presented to the Senate Finance Committee to strengthen Texas’ limit on appropriations by the Honorable Talmadge Heflin.  Texas has done better economically and fiscally than most states during the last fifteen years. However, one area that still needs improvement is consistently controlling the state’s budget growth. Since all government spending must ultimately be paid for by taxation, limiting budget increases is essential for a competitive economy that supports prosperity.

May 17, 2016