As spring arrived in Texas, I’ve been traveling through our state and listening to Texans from all walks of life. While we’re not immune to national economic trends, I am struck by the ongoing vitality of Texas, in contrast to deteriorating economic times in other parts of the country and I’m always impressed by the optimism and pride of Texans everywhere. It’s clear that we’re doing a lot of things right in Texas: That’s why we’re growing, and that’s why people want to move here.