Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – “Lawmakers passed a conservative budget that meets the needs of the state, puts us on a sound financial footing, and cut taxes and fees by $1.4 billion,” said the Texas Taxpayers & Research Association’s (TTARA) President Dale Craymer (right) today, releasing an analysis of Texas’ 2014-15 budget, finding it to be one of the leanest in the nation, with the state’s fiscal outlook is strong.
“The evidence continues to mount that the Texas way of doing business is the best way of doing business,” Gov. Rick Perry said.
“Our core philosophy of fiscal responsibility has enabled us to address the largest challenges facing our state, 
like transportation and water, while simultaneously cutting taxes and keeping cash on hand for emergencies.
“It enables us to meet these challenges from a position of economic strength, with an eye toward continuing our growth well into the future,” Perry said.
