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THE VISION, MISSION AND PHILOSOPHY OF TEXAS STATE GOVERNMENT
Governor Rick Perry's Vision for Texas
We must continue to critically examine the role of state government
by identifying the core programs and activities necessary for the
long-term economic health of our state, while eliminating outdated
and inefficient functions. We must continue to adhere to the priori-
ties that have made Texas a national economic leader:
- ensuring the economic competitiveness of our state by adhering
to principles of fiscal discipline, setting clear budget priorities,
living within our means and limiting the growth of government;
- investing in critical water, energy and transportation infrastruc-
ture needs to meet the demands of cur rapidly growing state;
- ensuring excellence and accountability in public schools and
institutions of higher education as we invest in the future of this
state and ensure Texans are prepared to compete in the global
marketplace;
- defending Texans by safeguarding our neighborhoods and
protecting our international border; and
- increasing transparency and efficiency at all levels of govern-
ment to guard against waste, fraud and abuse, ensuring that
Texas taxpayers keep more of their hard-earned money to Texas Governor Rick Perry
keep our economy and our families strong.
The Mission of Texas State Government
Texas state government must be limited, efficient, and completely accountable. It should foster opportunity and eco-
nomic prosperity, focus on critical priorities, and support the creation of strong family environments for our children. The
stewards of the public trust must be men and women who administer state govern-nent in a fair, just, and responsib e
manner. To honor the public trust, state officials must seek new and innovative ways to meet state government priorities
in a fiscally responsible manner.
Aim high ... we are not here to achieve inconsequential things!
The 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:
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- 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 under-
takes.
- 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.Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation 1
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Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Strategic Plan: Fiscal Years 2015-2019, book, 2014-22~; Austin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth639698/m1/9/?rotate=90: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.