The Texas Democratic Party serves as a vehicle for bringing together the political aspirations of a large and diverse group of people who share a set of common core political values.  It is important to take a moment to reflect on what it means to be a Democrat. 

Democrats are people you see in your community: at work, at church, at the store and at the ballpark. We come from all walks of life, but our shared beliefs and values help shape a strong state and nation where every citizen has the opportunity to succeed. 

We believe: 

• In equal opportunity for all citizens. 

• In rewarding, honest, hard work with a living wage and in a tax system that is fair. 

• In family values that are more than a political slogan.  

• In quality education that gives all citizens the opportunity to reach their potential 

• In freedom from government interference in our private lives and personal decisions.

• That individual strengths in our diverse population are a benefit. 

• In security in our homes and safety on our streets. Criminals should face swift and certain punishment. 

• In separation of Church and State to preserve the freedom to pursue our beliefs. 

• In a strong United States—morally, economically and militarily. 

• In support of laws which protect our environment, including common-sense reforms that give us cleaner and safer air and water.

To preserve these values and to ensure that our state continues to provide economic opportunity to all Texans, we must be able to conduct effective election campaigns.