Americans for Economic Freedom

"Comparing California and Texas" +

:30 TV ad run in CA, March 17-19, 2014.

[Music] Gov. Rick Perry: California's ranked the worst state in the country to do business because of tax-and-spend policies and liberal leadership.

Jobs and opportunities are fleeing...to places like Texas. [music up tempo]

I'm Rick Perry.

Texas is number one for doing business.

Why?

Our taxes are lower, our legal system is fair and our energy is affordable.

Texas.  Creating jobs.  Creating success.  Leading the way.

Notes: This ad was run coinciding with Perry's visit to California.  See March 20, 2014 press release:

Gov. Perry Completes Successful Economic Development Trip as Texas Continues to Lead Nation in Job Creation

AUSTIN – A year after Texas Gov. Rick Perry sparked a national conversation about competition between states, Texas continues to lead the nation in job creation, adding more jobs than any other state in January, while California lost the most of any state. The governor today completed his latest economic development trip to the Golden State as a guest of Americans for Economic Freedom (AEF).

Texas continues to see significant in-migration of jobs and wealth from across the nation, with 60 California based companies moving to or expanding in Texas since July 2012, creating more than 14,000 jobs. Texas has also surpassed California as the top exporter of technology products in the U.S., shipping $45 billion worth of technology products in 2012.

“Elected officials should have no greater priority than building an economic environment that encourages innovation, job creation and opportunity,” Gov. Perry said. “As states continue to compete for jobs and investment, it’s clear the formula for this success exists in red states where leadership is laser focused on building a strong economic foundation.”

Gov. Perry visited Los Angeles, Orange County and Silicon Valley while in California from March 17-19. The governor met with business leaders to discuss Texas’ competitive economic policies, which allow employers to risk their capital, keep more of what they earn, invest in their businesses and create jobs.

Coinciding with the governor’s trip, AEF ran radio and television ads in California, highlighting Texas’ successful combination of low taxes, smart regulations, fair courts and skilled workforce. This foundation has helped the state attract employers and families from across the country and around the world.

AEF operates as a 501(c)(4) that examines and promotes policies that work to create opportunity, and does not engage in direct political advocacy. Board members include Marc Rodriguez, chairman of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Newt Gingrich, Carly Fiorina, August Busch III and Dr. Art Laffer.

To view or listen to the ads, please visit http://www.usaeconfreedom.org/. For more information please contact Jeff Miller at jeff@a4ef.com or 512-716-8500.

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The :60 radio ad.

[Music] Gov. Rick Perry: This is Texas Governor Rick Perry.

A year ago, I was here, in California, encouraging companies to look to Texas for expansion and relocation.

Over the past year and a half, more than 50 California Companies have announced plans to expand or relocate in Texas, creating more than 14,000 jobs.

Now, I love California and I want folks to succeed here, but you’ve got the highest income and capital gains tax rates in the nation. 

In Texas, we passed nearly $1.4 billion in tax cuts last year.

And Texas offers a lot more than just low taxes.

One example? Get ready Silicon Valley, this is a tough one…

Texas now tops California as the number 1 exporter of tech products in the nation with $45 billion in 2012. That’s a lot of computers, semiconductors and other products shipped out of Texas.

California’s a great state, but when you compare Texas and California as a return on investment you’ll come to the same conclusion other companies have, that Texas is the best place to do business.