Governor Rick Perry spoke to Texas Bloggers tonight thanks to Americans for Prosperity -- Texas. The Governor had about ten minutes of opening remarks then took questions for 25 minutes. The following are from my notes:
- Conservative fiscal policies have "consistently paid dividends" through good times and bad.
- While the Legislature is in town: "everyone wants a piece of the money."
- The basics: Keep spending and taxes low, predictable regulatory climate, fair court system.
- Not only should Texas hold the line on taxes, we should lower the tax burden.
- Texas has the third highest High School graduation rates in the U.S. today.
- Different children learn with different goals in mind.
- Allow education dollars to follow the Child.
- I "really support" Dan Patrick on School Choice.
- Medicaid:
- We could have a healthier population for less money but Washington refuses to allow us to spend our own money how we see fit.
- Washington is going to run out of money in 3-4 years, at which point the states will be on the hook for the full cost; that's when they're going to start pushing single-payer.
- Texas Budget Compact:
- We began the process early so the idea could be distilled properly.
- The Legislature "will vote on this."
- Straus will "allow the will of the House to prevail."
- Other than that, the Governor also discussed various ideas for tax relief; while the Governor hasn't committed to any particular idea, he did promote this website for any Texans who want to make suggestions as to what form tax relief should take.
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