diff --git a/main.lua b/main.lua
index 60e72a8..3cc6337 100644
--- a/main.lua
+++ b/main.lua
@@ -33,9 +33,6 @@ end
 function App.initialize_globals()
   -- tests currently mostly clear their own state
 
-  -- a few text objects we can avoid recomputing unless the font changes
-  Text_cache = {}
-
   -- blinking cursor
   Cursor_time = 0