Texas war lange bekannt als der größte Energieproduzent des Landes, aber wir sind genauso stolz auf unseren Ruf als der größte Innovator des Landes.
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.
Demokratie funktioniert am besten mit einer aktiven Bevölkerung.
Democracy functions best when we have an active citizenry.
Dark economic clouds are dissipating into an emerging blue sky of opportunity.
According to a study by Achieve Incorporated, Texas is the first state to make a college-prep curriculum the standard coursework in high school, starting with this year's ninth grade class.
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.
Reforming public education, cutting property taxes, fixing adult and child protective services and funding our budget can all occur when Democrats and Republicans engage in consensus and cooperation - not cynicism and combat.
