1/6/2010 – Fort Worth – Gov. Rick Perry today emphasized the need to protect Texas taxpayers and solidify the states commitment to fiscal discipline by amending the Texas Constitution to require a supermajority of the Legislature to raise taxes, and limit the growth of state spending based on inflation and population growth. The governor also called for the establishment of a statewide inspector general to maximize cost efficiency and effectiveness at state agencies.

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Key Points:
Gov. Rick Perry discusses proposals to enhance state fiscal responsibility.

Gov. Perry proposed that two-third vote will be required of the entire Texas Legislature to raise any taxes.

Gov. Perry proposed that Legislature be required to ensure spending growth does not exceed the combined growth rates of inflation and our poplualtion.