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But what is the straight poop about the state income tax?

Just a little insight into her logic:
http://www.window.state.tx.us/news/40628taxcredit.html
...Citizens in Texas and seven other states are denied fair and equitable tax treatment because they have no state income tax,..."The current system is unfair," Strayhorn said. "It discriminates against Texans and the citizens of other states who have decided against a state income tax. As a result, Texans pay a higher percentage of taxes to the federal government than their neighbors in Oklahoma and Arkansas, which have a state income tax. That's wrong.

"An Oklahoman who pays a state income tax can deduct that amount from her or his federal tax return. But the antiquated federal law punishes those of us who pay state and local sales taxes rather than state income taxes," Strayhorn said. "If Texas taxpayers could deduct sales taxes and motor vehicle sales taxes, the playing field would be level...."

Yes, Ma Richards the second thinks it's unfair that Texans don't have a State income tax they can deduct from their federal income tax.. Her logic is off the wall..

You are right, not just convoluted, but stochastic. Superstitious learning. Why is it that major corporations, one right after another, move here. Yes, we are in the middle. Life is good. The weather is mostly good. But this is Texas! That is the difference. Deductions? Work for yourself, get all the deductions you can handle.

Yes, Ma Richards the second thinks it's unfair that Texans don't have a State income tax they can deduct from their federal income tax.. Her logic is off the wall..

And also incorrect! Starting with 2004 income taxes, there is now a chart, unless you have better records for the deduction of a portion of sales taxes, as if they were a state income tax.

Since reconstruction, the Texas governorship has been a relatively (to other states) weak position. Little more than ceremonial. Kinky Fierdman's campaign slogan, "how hard can it be?" is absolutely true insight. I can easily vote for Kinky as governor, but, not as Lt. Governor.