Voting Resources
Economy
It is no accident that Texas consistently leads the nation in job creation. Some have described this economic powerhouse as a "Texas Miracle." But, we know better than that. The Texas Economic Experience is rooted in concepts and principles that will work anywhere they're tried: Keeping taxes low, creating a predictable regulatory climate, cracking down on lawsuit abuse, and investing in critical infrastructure like roads, water and schools in a fiscally responsible way.
January 27th, 2010
Read the full text of the State of the Union Address on January 27, 2010:
May 16th, 2009
Do you think $100 Million is a lot of money? Not when were talking about government spending! This short video helps you visualize the size of Obamas budget cut initiative when compared with the rest of the federal budget...
September 30th, 2009
As Chairman of the Texas Workforce Commission, I deal on a weekly and monthly basis with state and national unemployment figures.
