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SJR 12 by Patrick - Pulling the Plug on Texas

  

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Scott McCown /(512) 320-0222 x 109

April 8, 2011

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Yesterday, Senate Joint Resolution 12 by Patrick, proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a two-thirds vote for any tax increase was set for Senate deliberation as soon as Monday. SJR 12 is bad governance and bad tax policy.

SJR 12 would be a disaster for Texas and should be rejected.