The text of the bill is here.
It's simply a bunch of new taxes. And, another income tax just like the so-called corporate franchise tax is that was passed a few sessions back. The Texas Constitution prohibits an income tax unless it's approved by in a statewide referendum . See here.
The hook on all of this is more of the "for the children" pablem we hear so often. That this is for "education". Well, it's not. I called the bill sponsors office, James L. "Jim" Keffer" (512-463-0656) and talked to Tori Lange (she was very nice). All the money gets dumped into the general revenue fund. None of it is in any way shape or form specifically earmarked for education.
By the way, if you want to call someone in the Legislature go here. Don't just call and talk to whoever answers the telephone, ask for a specific staff member.
Don't get me wrong, I don't mind paying taxes. But until the state of Texas ejects every illegal mooching off of my hard work fromm this state and send them back to where they came from I'm going to be very negative to them raising more money from me to give away to people I should not be supporting.
KILL THE TEXAS FATA$$ TAX!!!!
I propose we start sending Rick Perry Snickers Bars in protest. But I'd doubt he'd get the point unless someone carefully explained to him that we were not sending him candy because we like him.
Rick Perry, nice hair but nothing under there.
I predict...some form of this "rallying call"...will become prevalent across the nation.
The congresscritters of all stripes better get on the "right" side of this too......
FRegards,