https://freerepublic.com/tag/famoustexans/ en-us Fri, 1 Apr 2005 01:12:15 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1375060/posts AUSTIN — This time, leading Republicans and Democrats agreed. They joined together at the Texas Capitol on Thursday to proclaim that they don't want an expansion of gambling. "Empty promises to get rich quick do nothing but bring devastation and addiction," said Tina Benkiser, chairwoman of the Texas Republican Party. "We're being asked to gamble away our children's future in the biggest con game of all times." Legislators looking to cut property taxes while giving more money to schools are considering more than 20 gambling proposals, including video slot machines at racetracks and Las Vegas-style casinos. Conservative Republicans and a... Austin American-Statesman https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1375060/posts#comment Fri, 1 Apr 2005 01:12:15 GMT