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Thursday, February 21, 2013  The Texas House is expected to take up a supplemental spending bill to close a $4 billion budget deficit.

Thursday, February 17, 2011  As Texas faces a budget crisis many supporters of legalized gambling think that it could happen this time around.

Monday, January 31, 2011  Could allowing liquor sales on Sunday really help Texas get out of the red? Some lawmakers think it could.

Thursday, January 20, 2011  The proposed two-year state budget, would close several community colleges including Frank Phillips in Borger and Perryton. Students and faculty are up in arms over the news.

Monday, January 10, 2011  State facing $15 billion budget shortfall

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

Wednesday, January 05, 2011  Dist. 87 Freshman Rep. ready to take on challenges at state capitol

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?

Wednesday, December 29, 2010  Texas lawmakers to consider changing the 22-1 student-teacher ratio to save money

Wednesday, December 29, 2010  A quarter-century-old law that has held most elementary school classes in Texas to no more than 22 students is on the endangered list as the Legislature looks for solutions to the state's massive budget deficit.

Wednesday, November 03, 2010  Out on the campaign trial, Gov. Rick Perry hammered hard on the theme that Texas' economy was doing better than many other states and that hundreds of thousands of jobs were created on his watch.

Thursday, October 14, 2010  Elected Officials hold Q&A sessions with seniors

Tuesday, October 05, 2010  A new poll  found that 55 percent of Texans would support a state measure similar to the one in Arizona to crack down on illegal immigration.

Friday, August 20, 2010  Governor Rick Perry made a stop in Amarillo to encourage everyone to take advantage of the sales free tax weekend. But the governor also talked about the projected $18 billion budget deficit when the legislation convenes in January.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010  Texas Lawmakers expect to tackle an $18 billion shortall when they go into session early next year, and school districts like AISD could be affected.