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Inside Texas Politics began with Texas’ unsustainable property taxes. Most tax revenue goes to area school districts with cities and counties receiving the rest. Each year, taxpayers pay more money to these taxing entities and now are demanding relief from lawmakers. Next week, legislators will resume the debate on how to lower property taxes across the state. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins is closely watching the deliberations. He joined host Jason Whitely and Bud Kennedy of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott now says he wants to increase the state’s sales tax rate by one-percent. This extra revenue would help pay for education and lower Texas’ high property taxes as well. Texas Tribune reporter Alan Rocha, filling in for Ross Ramsey, joined host Jason Whitely to discuss Governor Abbott’s proposal. Alan and Jason also discussed the new push in the legislature to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco products and…
