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Philosophy of Texas State Government
The task before all state public servants is to govern in a manner worthy of this great state. We are a
great enterprise and as an enterprise we will promote the following core principles:
* First and foremost, Texas matters most. This is the overarching, guiding principle by which
we will make decisions. Our state and its future, is more important than party, politics or
individual recognition.
* Government should be limited in size and mission, but it must be highly effective in
performing the tasks it undertakes.
* Decisions affecting individual Texans, in most instances, are best made by those individuals,
their families and the local government closest to their communities.
* Competition is the greatest incentive for achievement and excellence. It inspires ingenuity
and requires individuals to set their sights high. Just as competition inspires excellence, a
sense of personal responsibility drives individual citizens to do more for their future and the
future of those they love.
* Public administration must be open and honest, pursuing the high road rather than the
expedient course. We must be accountable to taxpayers for our actions.
* State government has a responsibility to safeguard taxpayer dollars by eliminating waste and
abuse and providing efficient and honest government.
* Finally, state government should be humble; recognizing that all its power and authority is
granted to it by the people of Texas and those who make decisions wielding the power of
the state should exercise their authority cautiously and fairly.3
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Texas Bond Review Board. Texas Bond Review Board Strategic Plan: Fiscal Years 2013-2017, book, July 2, 2012; Austin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth531984/m1/6/?q=%22%22~1&rotate=0: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.