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Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Gov. Rick Perry will use his State of the State address to call for amending the Texas Constitution to allow the state to return tax money it collects but doesn't spend back to its citizens.

Monday, April 16, 2012  More than eight months before the Texas Legislature reconvenes, Gov. Rick Perry is warning lawmakers he'll oppose any new taxes and boosts to levies already on the books.

Tuesday, August 09, 2011  Expanding Emergency personnel, maybe slight property tax increase

Monday, January 10, 2011  New poll looks at messages Texans' are sending state lawmakers.

Tuesday, January 04, 2011  The State of Texas like most state's is facing a huge budget deficit. State lawmakers will soon be tackling the budget in Austin, but what do they think is the best approach to balancing that budget, and what do you think is the answer?

Monday, June 28, 2010  Lawmakers may let margin tax cap drop by $400,000, affecting thousands of Texas businesses

Tuesday, September 22, 2009  Gov. Rick Perry today underscored the need to pursue innovative energy sources as an alternative to the burdensome regulations associated with proposed federal cap and trade legislation that would increase the cost of living for Texas families and crush Texas and the nation's energy producing sectors.

Thursday, August 20, 2009  Governor Perry is asking Hutchison to release her tax returns and make them public.

Monday, April 06, 2009  Congressman Mac Thornberry made a stop in Amarillo today.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009  A Dallas legislator today proposed allowing local-option elections for some urban counties to impose taxes and fees for road, bridge and rail projects.