- Value [1] Texas First
- 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.
- Value [2] Limited but Effective Government
- Government should be limited in size and mission, but it must be highly effective in performing the tasks it undertakes.
- Value [3] Community Decision-Making
- Decisions affecting individual Texans, in most instances, are best made by those individuals, their families, and the local
government closest to their communities.
- Value [4] Competition
- 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.
- Value [5] Openness, Accountability, and Honesty
- 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.
- Value [6] Stewardship of Tax Revenues
- State government has a responsibility to safeguard taxpayer dollars by eliminating waste and abuse, and providing efficient
and honest government.
- Value [7] Humility
- 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.
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