Pledge with Texans Review
Read the Pledge with Texans Review report
Prior to the start of the 82nd Texas Legislature, seventy-nine conservative state legislators, along with Governor Perry and Comptroller Combs, signed a conservative agenda – the Pledge with Texans. These legislators and leaders pledged to:
- Balance the Budget without Raising Taxes
- Limit Federal Intrusion
- Improve Election Integrity
- Cut Taxes & Encourage the Free Market
- Secure the Texas Border
This report details the final status of the Pledge at the conclusion of the 82nd Legislature, including measures that were signed by the Governor, as well as conservative priorities that failed to win final passage.

