Texas dims did us in again. I got this in an email from one of my coworkers yesterday.
There was a deadline Tuesday at midnight for bills and the Democrats were so unwilling to vote on a bill that would require Texans to show photo identification to vote that they filibustered hundreds of other bills in order to keep the Voter ID bill from even being debated. Sadly, we were also unable to address bills which could have reduced property taxes, combat illegal immigration and given price reductions to consumers for insurance and utility costs. Although it is important that legislators vigorously fight to protect the values of their constituents, I do not believe it is right to avoid debating an issue. This undermines the democratic process. I also do no believe that this action truly represented the will of the citizens of Texas.
This session did yield positive news for those of us supporting smaller government and less deficit spending, better schools and less taxation and regulation. For example, Texas remains one of only six states without a deficit. In this troubled economic time I’m proud that Texas has the strongest economy in the nation and the top cities in the U.S. for job creation.
The Legislature also ensured that the state budget remained both balanced and smaller than the rate of population growth or inflation compared to the last session, with an impressive 1.9 percent decrease in the spending of taxpayer dollars. Additionally, we rejected of some of Washington’s so-called stimulus money that would have created a perpetual drain on our economy and increased the tax burden for all residents for years to come. Through the passage of the appropriations bill, current state employees will receive $800 in supplemental pay while, Texas retired teachers will receive an $500 check, subject to a ruling of constitutionality by the Attorney General.
Job creation, improving the quality of our public schools, transparency of state government and a balanced budget will continue to remain some of my top priorities.
Amen!
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Although it is important that legislators vigorously fight to protect the values of their constituents, I do not believe it is right to avoid debating an issue. This undermines the democratic process. I also do no believe that this action truly represented the will of the citizens of Texas.
Democraps are DANGEROUS when they HAVE or are out of POWER!
POWER is what it's all about for them. Constituents desires be dam*ed !!