Our work is before us. It cannot be passed to future legislatures and must not be passed to future generations. May we boldly seize the moment with singular unity. And may we build a Texas of unlimited possibility.

I've always believed the mission is greater than the man.

Spreading the wealth punishes success while setting America on course for a greater dependency on government.

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.

Whether you agree or disagree with Barack Obama, he is getting some things done, though not in the way most Americans would prefer or what is actually best for them.

Democracy functions best when we have an active citizenry.

We don't have to apologize for American exceptionalism or western values.