Carole Strayhorn Quotes (7 Quotes)

The governor's tax increase plan does not work.

This governor likes to talk about a pay-for-performance plan. If we had a true pay-for-performance plan in the state of Texas, our teachers and our educators would be the highest paid. This governor would be the lowest paid. In fact, Rick Perry would owe us money back.

I respect what he's got to do, he is still my good friend. He's got to do what he's got to do. My focus is Texas.

It would be wrong to use this session to only cut property taxes when Texas needs long-term solutions for our fundamental priorities.

As a mama and a grandma, I appreciate, understand and absolutely believe in the sanctity of life. But I recognize that there are those tough situations where heartbreaking decisions have to be made.

As the state's chief fiscal officer, I am committed to making sure tax dollars are spent wisely and in absolute accordance with the law. If during my audit I find that Cassidy Associates inappropriately used tax dollars, I will immediately suspend all future payments and take the necessary steps to make sure these dollars are returned to the state.

The people, not professional politicians, know best.