Texas Insider Report: HUMBLE Texas Today State Representative Wayne Christian (R-Center) announced that Governor Rick Perry and State Comptroller Susan Combs have joined him in signing Texas Conservative Coalitions Pledge with Texans.
The Pledge which has been signed by fifty-eight state legislators to date outlines five conservatives principles that will serve as a roadmap to Texas long-term success.
Conservative leadership over the past decade has made Texas the most successful state in the nation and we must continue to adhere to the principles that have led us here said Rep. Christian. We are honored to have statewide officials such as Governor Perry and Comptroller Combs recognize the importance of such a pledge and offer their commitment to uphold it.
By signing the Pledge with Texans signatories promise to support the following policies:
Balance the budget without raising taxes
Limit federal intrusion
Improve election integrity
Cut taxes
Secure the Texas border
As President of TCC I have traveled to town hall meetings across the state talking with thousands of citizens about the issues that are most important to them continued Rep. Christian. People want a limited government that protects individual liberties defends states rights and promotes fiscal responsibility. They also want their elected officials to be held accountable to these values. The Pledge with Texans is principled guide for how to address our most pressing issues and provides our constituents a clear picture of how we plan to tackle them.
Following a press conference announcing the new signatories Rep. Christian joined Judge Andrew Napolitano Governor Rick Perry Lieutenant Governor Greg Abbott and members of TCC for a town hall meeting in Humble to discuss the five policy priorities outlined in the pledge.
To read the Pledge with Texans in its entirety or to view a list of signatories please visit the Texas Conservative Coalitions website at www.txcc.org.