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The Best Choice for a Prosperous Texas: A Texas-Style Personal Income Tax

  

Author:
Dick Lavine /(512) 320-0222 x 101

June 3, 2008

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The quality of life in Texas depends on our producing a well-educated workforce that can meet the demands of a global economy. A strong and vibrant public education for all Texas children is an essential precondition for a prepared workforce and a prosperous, competitive economy. In fact, providing public education is one of the constitutionally mandated charges of the state legislature. However, the state’s current revenue system is not providing adequate funding to fulfill this charge. Adding a personal state income tax to our tax mix is the best way to meet our needs.