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

How does the richest country in the history of the world fail to pay its bills?

As long as it's not me, I'll be cool.

We must do right and risk the consequences.

And I have a message for the liberals and the defenders of the status quo: we're just getting started.

Texas has long been known as the nation's largest energy producer, but we are equally proud of our distinction as the nation's leading energy innovator.

I would do away with Education, Commerce, and let's see - the third one I can't. I can't. Oops.