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When Texans suffered from the collapse of the oil market in the 1980s, they could rely on the fiscal union to help them. When Texas boomed with rising oil prices in the 2000s, it contributed to the union to help harder hit regions.

We can't have deficit spending in Texas. You have to balance your budget every two years.

Texas created more jobs in 2008 than the rest of the states - combined.

Leading economists have shown that by shrinking Texas, we can actually create more income for Texas in the long run.

The people of South and Central Texas and the Coastal Bend need jobs, they need health care, they need water infrastructure improvements, they need a quality education, and they need the resources to keep our borders safe and secure.

I'm from Texas, and one of the reasons I like Texas is because there's no one in control.

In Texas money goes further, with one of the lowest costs of living, one of the lightest tax burdens as a percent of income, and one of the lowest debt-per-capita ratios.

You know, to preserve our job-friendly climate the Texas legislature didn't raise taxes this last legislative session while balancing their budget and maintaining their reserves - and might I add that our budget leaves $6 billion dollars in a rainy day fund?

Gov. Perry has led the way in Texas on creating an environment for job growth.