Government Spending is out of control at the federal level and the state level, and action is needed. We urge Congress and the Texas State Legislature to become fiscally responsible by immediately enacting the following items: 1. Adopt a balanced budget by cutting spending without increasing tax rates, debt, or adding new taxes and capping spending with a percent of gross domestic product (GDP) as calculated prior to 2009
2. Support the implementation of a federal balanced budget amendment only if the above criteria are met
3. Adopt zero-based budgeting at all levels of government
4. Adopt a policy of requiring public audits of each governmental department at least every three years
5. Oppose the use of “earmarks†as a part of the budget and spending process