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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Gov. Rick Perry is threatening to call a special legislative session if lawmakers don't send him a budget with $1.8 billion in tax cuts.

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.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  An expert witness says the poorest school districts in Texas tax at a rate that is 7.8 percent higher than the state's wealthiest districts but receive 35 percent less in per student funding.

Saturday, August 18, 2012  Tax free weekend helps families in the Panhandle area save money.

Friday, July 20, 2012  Some very unexpected and welcome news for state lawmakers as a windfall of $5 billion is being added to the state's bank account.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  The Texas comptroller's office says it now expects the state to collect at least $5 billion in unanticipated revenue during the present two-year budget cycle.

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.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011  An extension has been made on the ever-so-popular 2010 energy-saving tax credits for home improvements.

Friday, August 19, 2011  Tax free weekend in Texas starts midnight Friday... Here are some important tips to help you!

Monday, August 15, 2011  At ten o'clock Monday morning, the walkways in the mall were practically empty. But you can bet that this weekend, that will not be the case.

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

Friday, April 29, 2011  The Texas Senate moved forward on legislation that includes more than $4 billion in one-time revenue sources to help balance the budget.

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

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?