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Texas Governor Proposes VLTs

AUSTIN, Texas – As reported by the Houston Chronicle: "Gov. Rick Perry today called the Legislature into a much-anticipated special session on April 20 to tackle school finance and related educational issues.

"…The governor repeatedly had said he would schedule a special session after he had reached consensus with legislative leaders on a new plan for funding the public schools. So far, no agreement is apparent.

"…The governor has proposed cuts in local school property taxes to be replaced by new state revenue sources, including a higher cigarette tax, video lottery terminals at racetracks and on Indian reservations, a new $5 state tax on admissions to adult entertainment clubs and closing a loophole in the state franchise tax…"

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